Scooters were first known as a child's stand-up vehicle that dates back to before 1920. Although scooters were manufactured, the majority of older children fashioned their own out of miscellaneous used parts. Remember the Little Rascal movies with scooters made out of produce crates? Basically, push scooters are similar to skateboards with handle bars. It's a great way to get around quickly with little effort for children or adults.

Push scooters, sometimes called kick scooters are operated by standing on the foot board and pushing off with one foot, while the operator holds on to a small handlebar. Since the push scooter is not operated by a motor, there is little chance for the user to get hurt from going at a high speed, however the same precautions taken and protective gear that is worn by roller skaters and skate boarders, should apply to the operator of the push scooter.

Modern push scooters are manufactured from lightweight metal and feature smoothly operating wheels. Competition among scooter manufacturers has led to unique design features such as a handle bar that folds flat. Competitive pricing allows for many models to be found for as little as $10. Modern push scooters like the pre-depression era scooters are primarily for recreational use or transportation over short distances in good weather conditions.

Scooters can easily be found in the retail market; however not all retailers may carry all styles. Major discount or department stores may only carry a couple of models that they believe will be the most popular among their shoppers. Any style or brand of scooter can be purchased online for retail pricing. The current market demand for scooters makes it hard to find them at wholesale prices for a single purchase, but there are many opportunities for an individual to become a scooter dealer.