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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Just like the title says, kids....

I was doing some research on tail lights and it seems to me that there are multiple vendors out there that sell the L.E.D. tail lights.

Now i'm sure that you already knew that, but did you know that there is a heavy, HEAVY varying price range?

I know that I cannot post links to website that sell products, so i'll mask it somewhat:

kingsource sells these L.E.D. lights for - $248.98
adjureinc sells these L.E.D. lights for - $529.99

THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME LIGHTS!!!!


The moral of the story:

Whenever you go to purchase a mod, MAKE SURE you research the heck out of it. Furthermore, no matter what anyone says or claims ("Lowest Price Guarantee!", "Price Matched!" etc.), there will almost ALWAYS be someone more economical.

Just a tip!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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You are correct. I bought mine from a auction site for around 165-170 shipped. It was a few years ago and I was one of the first to install them, but I just can't believe all the lowest price "Guarantee's" out there. The wholesale mark up on these must be fantastic
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlieB1979
Just like the title says, kids....

I was doing some research on tail lights and it seems to me that there are multiple vendors out there that sell the L.E.D. tail lights.

Now i'm sure that you already knew that, but did you know that there is a heavy, HEAVY varying price range?

I know that I cannot post links to website that sell products, so i'll mask it somewhat:

kingsource sells these L.E.D. lights for - $248.98
adjureinc sells these L.E.D. lights for - $529.99

THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME LIGHTS!!!!


The moral of the story:

Whenever you go to purchase a mod, MAKE SURE you research the heck out of it. Furthermore, no matter what anyone says or claims ("Lowest Price Guarantee!", "Price Matched!" etc.), there will almost ALWAYS be someone more economical.

Just a tip!
Kinda falls in the category of "common sense" but it is refreshing to hear every once in awhile. Thanks for posting
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Yeah I shopped around to seeing how I have and am doing lots of mods myself, I bought mine last year for right around $200 off a member here on the forum



Very nice addition too might I add.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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This is consistent with anything in the Automotive industry, not just after market mods. Whenever I am repairing my car, I call around to several different Auto Parts stores in my area and look on-line. The prices always vary drastically for the same part and brand. Not to even mention the price differences in the same part, but different brand.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Thanks for the tip!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Luckily, the "Halo's", which I consider to be the best looking LED tail light out there, runs rather consistent in price.



A forum supporter, Richard over at Corvette Enhancements sells them and is a excellent vendor to deal with. Great guy too.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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BOBRIDE HERE:
Really enjoy all your posts and the you tube segment.
How hard are the LED halo's to install? I have a '04 coupe. any hyper flash problems?

Thanks
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BOBRIDE HERE:
Really enjoy all your posts and the you tube segment.
How hard are the LED halo's to install? I have a '04 coupe. any hyper flash problems?

Thanks
Hey Bob, the Halo install is so simple, you'll be done in 20 minutes. You simply remove the old tail lights (two torx screws), remove the bulb from the socket and plug the socket into the Halo tail light. DONE.

Now you may experience the hyperflash issue but Richard provides a harness that totally eliminates the hyperflash problem. If you can follow directions, you can install the harness because Richard has instructions that show you how to do so. A beautiful mod to do. You'll find yourself showing them to everyone.
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
Luckily, the "Halo's", which I consider to be the best looking LED tail light out there, runs rather consistent in price.



A forum supporter, Richard over at Corvette Enhancements sells them and is a excellent vendor to deal with. Great guy too.
I got mine from Richard, though I got the black cherry ones
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Good point. The Forum Vendors tend to look after us on price
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Good point. The Forum Vendors tend to look after us on price
most of the time anyway, forum vendors all the way !!
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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The old saying "It pays to shop around" really applies when buying things for the Corvette.
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