Interior/Exterior Why are the ebay lights so inexpensive?
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Why are the ebay lights so inexpensive?
I'm looking at a set of the clear/white Altezza lights for the rear of El Kabong.
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Here's an example of what I'm looking at getting. This seller has a 98.8% positive rating.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05...spagenameZWDVW
Annette
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Here's an example of what I'm looking at getting. This seller has a 98.8% positive rating.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05...spagenameZWDVW
Annette
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Originally Posted by BoCRon
I'm looking at a set of the clear/white Altezza lights for the rear of El Kabong.
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Annette
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Annette
Altezza is a style of light. Often found on cheap import cars (rice) as aftermarket upgrades, they were at first used on the Lexus Altezza (as an OEM part)which is where they got their name.
Here are a few pics of altezzas:
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The only real complaint I have heard is that they aren't always well sealed and get condensation in the lenses.....But then again so do the ones from NAM vendors
Im sure the only diffrence between ebay and your high priced auto parts store is overhead and profit margin.....Anytime you buy anything retail you are usually paying several hundred percent markup. The closer you can get to the source the better for you as a consumer. ebay often allows you to get very close to the manufactuer on some items
Im sure the only diffrence between ebay and your high priced auto parts store is overhead and profit margin.....Anytime you buy anything retail you are usually paying several hundred percent markup. The closer you can get to the source the better for you as a consumer. ebay often allows you to get very close to the manufactuer on some items
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If you're going to park your car outdoor (under the sun) most of the time, you may want to consider a better quality aftermarket one (may be more expensive) or the OEM lights because I saw the trasparent cover turn yellowish on some cars with those cheaper lights. I think that is due to the lower quality of plastic they use and stay under the sun most of the time.
BTW, to be politically correct Altezza is Toyota, not Lexus, the Lexus version is the IS model.
BTW, to be politically correct Altezza is Toyota, not Lexus, the Lexus version is the IS model.
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Originally Posted by BoCRon
I'm looking at a set of the clear/white Altezza lights for the rear of El Kabong.
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Here's an example of what I'm looking at getting. This seller has a 98.8% positive rating.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05...spagenameZWDVW
Annette
I am finding them in the $40-$60 range on ebay. When I search for them on auto supply sites they are in the $200 range.
I know alot of people have bought these off ebay, and it seems like the majority are happy with their purchase. Is there a valid reason for the huge price difference?
Also, what does "Altezza" mean exactly, is it a brand name or a style of light?
I'm probably going to grab a set off ebay and if they end up as a bad choice at least it's only $50, and I can always put my originals back on I guess.
Here's an example of what I'm looking at getting. This seller has a 98.8% positive rating.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05...spagenameZWDVW
Annette
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