It is nice to be appreciated once in a while. PM in regards to REPLICA thead
It is nice to be appreciated once in a while. PM in regards to REPLICA thread
I received this message today and it really made my day. I've also noticed that fellow my350z.com members actually read the Replica thread in my signature and came out enlightened and more knowledgeable which is awesome. The link to that thread will more than likely stay in my signature for a long time to hopefully educate as many people as possibly on the subject.
On to the PM that made my day:
On to the PM that made my day:
Yoyoyo Rickdogg!
I just read through the thread in your signature about the aftermarket debate and all I have to say is wow!
Haha, it's awesome to find some more people who feel the same way I do. I remember doing the same kind of postings on a Nismo thread. It was about the idiot selling Nismo products on eBay for rediculous prices that were below Nissan USA wholesale and claiming they were legit...
Haha I think you replied to it too actually
Anyways, I am starting up a new blog about the automotive industry and it's finer aspects. I wanted to know if you were down to work on some articles for the blog and represent us. So far I am working with the guys from Vertex and maybe ****from Cipher Garage.
The blog is going to be setup at "www.e******.com" short for "*********** and will talk about a variety of automotive subjects including VIP cars, euro style cars, conterfeit products, the industry in general, and some finance topics.
Let me know if you are in and if you want to help contribute to the automotive industry.
Holler!
P.S. Do you have AIM?
I just read through the thread in your signature about the aftermarket debate and all I have to say is wow!
Haha, it's awesome to find some more people who feel the same way I do. I remember doing the same kind of postings on a Nismo thread. It was about the idiot selling Nismo products on eBay for rediculous prices that were below Nissan USA wholesale and claiming they were legit...
Haha I think you replied to it too actually Anyways, I am starting up a new blog about the automotive industry and it's finer aspects. I wanted to know if you were down to work on some articles for the blog and represent us. So far I am working with the guys from Vertex and maybe ****from Cipher Garage.
The blog is going to be setup at "www.e******.com" short for "*********** and will talk about a variety of automotive subjects including VIP cars, euro style cars, conterfeit products, the industry in general, and some finance topics.
Let me know if you are in and if you want to help contribute to the automotive industry.
Holler!
P.S. Do you have AIM?
Last edited by Rickdogg; Sep 29, 2006 at 09:50 PM.
Originally Posted by JhayRCruz
The nismo exhausts on ebay werent replicas but were 50% cheaper than retail. Who wouldnt jump on that kind of deal!...
Anytime I say something about replicas in the numerous replica group-buy threads, invariably a mod come in a tells me to go away. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks replicas = sh*t.
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
Anytime I say something about replicas in the numerous replica group-buy threads, invariably a mod come in a tells me to go away. Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks replicas = sh*t.
. Both sides of the argument are being respectful to one another rather than someone immediately trying to make implications on their first post about it. Awesome thread
Ageed --But I think that our manufacturers need to do their part too. There is a frenzy on Asian aftermarket weather it be BBKs or Turbos or whatever. Just a little less greed feeding off that frenzy would help elimate a lot of replicas.
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Ageed --But I think that our manufacturers need to do their part too. There is a frenzy on Asian aftermarket weather it be BBKs or Turbos or whatever. Just a little less greed feeding off that frenzy would help elimate a lot of replicas.
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Ageed --But I think that our manufacturers need to do their part too. There is a frenzy on Asian aftermarket weather it be BBKs or Turbos or whatever. Just a little less greed feeding off that frenzy would help elimate a lot of replicas.
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
Nonetheless great post
Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Hate to get into politics but its our own gov. That has helped create that sleeping Giant-----Same thing---Greed
Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Ageed --But I think that our manufacturers need to do their part too. There is a frenzy on Asian aftermarket weather it be BBKs or Turbos or whatever. Just a little less greed feeding off that frenzy would help elimate a lot of replicas.
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
I mean, Come on Guys-----4000.00 + for BBKs ?? 5-6-7,000.00 for FI ?? 500.00 for a hi capacity oil pan ?? I know foundry costs, I know machine work costs, And -Yes I know R@D Costs.
Its the responsibility of the buyers and the sellers to eliminate the pirates
i find it pretty retarded that people who pay $3k for rims won't pay just over half of that for authentic quality bodykits. I know I'll never buy replica.
edit: read the first page of that thread from motoring...about the generic drug thing...that's perfectly legal since it's public domain. The difference with replicas is that these things aren't suppose to be public domain.
edit: read the first page of that thread from motoring...about the generic drug thing...that's perfectly legal since it's public domain. The difference with replicas is that these things aren't suppose to be public domain.
Last edited by noodleman; Oct 4, 2006 at 09:01 PM.
Many times, these replica companies are "virtual" companies with no rent, employees, insurance, etc... If we continue to buy from replica companies, pretty soon there'll be nobody left to copy. If I can't make a reasonable profit, I'm not going to stay in this business.
I can see ur point, But Im still awed by the prices on some of the Asian Parts--I can, as a rule look at a part, and quess the price within less than 10%. But somethings in the Asian Marketplace---Im off by 50.---Thats what, I guess throws my Red Flags up.
I can see ur point, But Im still awed by the prices on some of the Asian Parts--I can, as a rule look at a part, and quess the price within less than 10%. But somethings in the Asian Marketplace---Im off by 50.---Thats what, I guess throws my Red Flags up.
I understand all this brand loyalty, but replicas exist everywhere and not just in the automotive industry. A lot of people buy fake armani, gucci, etc.
You will always have authentic and fake products in the world. Brand loyalty is what companies look for these days because of all the replicas that are being produced.
A great example are the AC Schnitzer rear lip wings for the M3. They sell those for $900+ whereas the replica is $35 bucks on ebay. Honestly, that part is not worth $900, but some people think it is worth it, I personally don't.
In some cases, the authentic piece is actually a better product because of the materials and labor hours used which brings me to my last point. The price of an item isn't always about markup. Usually overpriced items are made of great quality and expensive materials, which compensate for the high asking price.
Arin
You will always have authentic and fake products in the world. Brand loyalty is what companies look for these days because of all the replicas that are being produced.
A great example are the AC Schnitzer rear lip wings for the M3. They sell those for $900+ whereas the replica is $35 bucks on ebay. Honestly, that part is not worth $900, but some people think it is worth it, I personally don't.
In some cases, the authentic piece is actually a better product because of the materials and labor hours used which brings me to my last point. The price of an item isn't always about markup. Usually overpriced items are made of great quality and expensive materials, which compensate for the high asking price.
Arin