Hillside Mower Warning

Buyer warning · September 26, 2026

AIWEIYA: Invoice Mismatch and Unanswered Questions

After approximately twelve days of regular discussions about a mower for my Washington property, I was left with inconsistent paperwork and unanswered questions about the people and companies involved. As of the morning of September 26, Maggie had not replied to me for approximately 48 hours. I had not paid.

An update to my earlier account

On September 23, I wrote positively about Maggie and the proposed purchase. My confidence has since changed. This page explains why.

How the discussions began

I had previously compared AIWEIYA-branded mowers on Amazon. During my search for a replacement, I began discussing a direct purchase with a contact using the name Maggie and presenting herself as connected with AIWEIYA.

We discussed the machine, delivery to my home in Washington, spare parts, red paint and custom graphics. I wanted to know who would build it and who would support it after delivery. I also asked to be put in contact with the person responsible for the decals. I never received that person's name.

The proposed direct transaction involved WhatsApp communications and an Alibaba order. It was separate from my original FenkeYiHui purchase on Amazon and from the mower involved in my injury.

The paperwork did not tell one consistent story

A pro forma invoice supplied during these discussions was addressed to another business in Nicosia, Cyprus. I am in Kalama, Washington. That document did not identify me as the buyer.

The separate Alibaba order did identify me and my Washington delivery address. It named Shandong Nuoyu Machinery Co., Ltd. as the supplier, showed a price of $2,990 and was marked “Waiting for payment.”

The pro forma invoice also contained a shipping line reading “CIF Sarajevo Port.” The Alibaba order showed sea freight to Washington, with dispatch 90 days after full payment and estimated delivery within 60 calendar days after dispatch. These were details I needed explained before paying.

What these records establish

I received a pro forma invoice naming a different customer in Cyprus, while my Alibaba order listed Washington. They do not establish that my mower was shipped or redirected to Cyprus, or that payment was to be made to an individual there.

Who was I dealing with?

My discussions involved the AIWEIYA name and Maggie, while the Alibaba order named Shandong Nuoyu and the associated contact was identified as Levi Zhang. I asked how these people and businesses were connected.

I also contacted a WhatsApp number I found on the Aiweiya website. A person identifying herself as Winnie replied that Maggie was her colleague. That reply acknowledged a connection, but did not answer my questions about Levi Zhang, Shandong Nuoyu and Aiweiya.

I had not independently verified who was operating Maggie's account or which company would be responsible for manufacturing, delivering and supporting my exact machine.

Then Maggie stopped replying

For approximately twelve days, I had been in regular contact about the proposed purchase. Maggie had shown concern when the invoice was not paid. I held off because I wanted the questions answered.

After raising those questions, I stopped receiving replies from Maggie. As of approximately 8 a.m. Pacific time on September 26, the silence had lasted about 48 hours, including after the day off she had mentioned.

In my own experience dealing with suppliers in China, that abrupt change after sustained communication was unusual. It undermined my confidence that I would receive dependable answers or support after paying.

The 48-hour period is my account of the communication gap with Maggie as of that morning. Winnie did respond separately, as described above. I do not know why Maggie stopped replying.

Why I am warning other buyers

I was impressed by the machines and by the attention I initially received. Those impressions did not resolve the invoice mismatch or establish the roles of the businesses and people involved.

My warning is straightforward: get clear answers about the seller, the invoice, the delivery terms and responsibility for support before paying. A warm conversation and an impressive-looking machine were not enough for me.

I have not established that Maggie and Levi are the same person, that anyone impersonated someone else, or that this proposed machine comes from the factory associated with my original mower. This account documents my experience and unresolved concerns; it does not claim those suspicions have been proved.

I am leaving the invoice unpaid. If I receive a substantive explanation or further records, I can add a dated update.

The records behind this update

—Lenny Pechner

Read my September 23 account · Return to the original story and evidence