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Looking for new Zero Turn - this is a scam right?

Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:14 am
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25700 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:14 am
been researching zero turns as my cub cadet lawn tractor is getting old and i've never really liked the way it cut in the first place.

Came across this website and they have this Gravely ZTX 52" Stealth Zero Turn for $1300, and free shipping.
There's no way this is legit.

Nurtilawn

website looks legit. the company was just started in 2023. website name doesn't look legit https://2c5ebe.myshopify.com/


They have a ton of zero turns on the website. Some look like they have somewhat regular pricing, some are discounted deeply.
I don't know much about Gravely, but i've heard the name before and figured they were decent enough, but $1300 for a 52" 23HP Kawasaki Zero Turn seems way too good to be true.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9817 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:24 am to
If it seems too good to be true....

I picked up a barely used Gravely ZTR a few years back from FB Marketplace.
Posted by magicman534
The dirty dell
Member since May 2011
1578 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:25 am to
Is this for a new mower?

If it is, too good to be true. 52” New they are around 4500$ I believe.
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 8:26 am
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25700 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:36 am to
i can't find anythign that says the website is a scam, but there's no way this is legit.
I could almost understand the low pricing, as i figured it was a tactic to get you to their website, then you'd go to shipping and the shipping would be $2,000 or somethign ridiculous, but it says it's free, which is generally the tell tell sign this has to be a scam.
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25700 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:37 am to
quote:

I picked up a barely used Gravely ZTR a few years back from FB Marketplace.



Do you like it?
I really don't want to go with a big box store zero turn, but i'm almost not going spend $7k+ on a lawn mower. I was looking for something in the $4-5K range.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9817 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:41 am to
quote:

Do you like it?
I really don't want to go with a big box store zero turn, but i'm almost not going spend $7k+ on a lawn mower. I was looking for something in the $4-5K range.

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Yes it is a 48 inch ProTurn. I've had it four years and it's great. I just clocked 200 hours on it.
Posted by WilsonPickett
St Amant, LA
Member since Oct 2009
1656 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:46 am to
What's located at that address

The address on that website leads to a house that sold in 2022 for $294K. LOL That mower list for $6999.

Posted by finchmeister08
Member since Mar 2011
35700 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 8:51 am to
that $2,000 price seems too good to be true as well.
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15126 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:08 am to
quote:

website looks legit. the company was just started in 2023. website name doesn't look legit https://2c5ebe.myshopify.com/


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Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166391 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:23 am to
[quote]website looks legit. the company was just started in 2023. website name doesn't look legit LINK ] define legit?
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18307 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:29 am to
quote:

website looks legit


Look at the URL. No way that is legit. I can 100% guarantee this is a scam. You couldn't buy a good used 52" Gravely for $1300.
Posted by TeddyPadillac
Member since Dec 2010
25700 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:49 am to
i said the website looks legit, as in looks professional.
then said the actual website uRL does not look legit.
Posted by TigerDeacon
West Monroe, LA
Member since Sep 2003
29321 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 12:32 pm to
Top of page: "The Best Place to Find Equipments Professionals"

Also, check out their "About Us"

Also: Hey, free shipping too!
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 12:35 pm
Posted by WilWood
BFE Louisiana
Member since Apr 2023
166 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 12:49 pm to
quote:

really don't want to go with a big box store zero turn, but i'm almost not going spend $7k+ on a lawn mower. I was looking for something in the $4-5K range.


I bought a John Deere from Lowe’s about 7 years ago and that thing ate belts like crazy. I had to keep extras on hand just so I wouldn’t have to run to the dealer to get a new belt in the middle of mowing

I got a Bad Boy Magnum 54” from Tractor Supply 3 years ago and have had zero problems with it, still on the original belt.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
933 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 2:04 pm to
Check out the bad boys just purchased a ZT elite. Best components/hardware at the 5-6k price point.
Posted by lsujunky
Down By The River
Member since Jun 2011
2266 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 2:09 pm to
I really doubt you are going to get anything other than a hard time getting your money back from that website.
Posted by BiggerBear
Redbone Country
Member since Sep 2011
2924 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 2:56 pm to
If you go to the actual Nutrilawn website, you won't see anything about them selling lawnmowers.

Nutrilawn
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30082 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 3:27 pm to
other than going there to look at them in person, i would never buy anything i didnt see with my own eyes first

it could be real if its the base level cheap model, but you should never buy something like this on a website

often they have those just to get you in the door, but the decks are thinner, and its less quality and craftsmanship than with their regular models.

the places you can go see them, they all have a cheapo version, you just need to find out why its that cheap.
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 3:34 pm
Posted by AyyyBaw
Member since Jan 2020
1062 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 4:00 pm to
1000% scam website. I don't think I would ever buy a mower online. Service availability nearby is important, so might as well purchase from that same dealer. Base your decision on what you want the machine to do - mowing hours/acreage, hills, etc. Pay attention to which transaxles and engine - reliability and serviceability are important.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
25024 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 5:28 pm to
I have a gravely 34 waw and paid more than that for it 12 years ago.
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 7:02 pm
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