Either way no one here knows until you try a seat and smash your Z if its worth it you just assume the worst and will never know because of that. Not to mention this is not for a daily driver, I have only driven my Z 1k miles the last year and 6 months that I have had it. This is just a project car and is nothing but a hobby to me. You people need to lighten up and open your mind a little.

 

Sorry but members know about the products, many vendors here are people in another state selling from CA.

 

Its rather funny how people have these EBAY blinders on and can not see true safety hazards when its in your face. Lets talk about CF hoods. It does not matter if its VIS, CS, or Seibon all without hood pins are far greater safety hazards than a seat.

 

I agree with OP on how some vendors are charging more than an ebay price. But sometimes vendors give you a better deal than on ebay. I think it depends on the product and how well your searching for a deal. I just got a Borla True Dual for $925 on ebay

 

another reason EBAY parts can be cheaper is they can be:

1)Used
2) Refurbished
3) Fake (Borla style)
4) No overhead costs. These are guys just sitting in front of their computer, selling to make $10 off the part.

What your also getting is no service, if you have an issue with your part...it would be hard for you to get warranty support on it. So it boils down to risk vs thriftness

 

The part you're not getting is that I'm not buying cheap replica crap from the vendors anywhere. I buy quality parts. Yes, they cost a bit more, but I know they've been put through the testing to ensure safety/performance/durability. If I were interested in a CF hood, I wouldn't buy VIS, CS or Seibon. I'd shop for C-West, or Ings+1, Varis, etc.

I understand the value of quality, you sir, do not. Enjoy ebay-modding your car, I'm sure the resale value is skyrocketing.

 

heres a review of another seat they make http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1

but honestly this was abot NRG not my seat, guess I should of left what I bought out of the thread. LOL

 

this was the point I wanted to make. I understand why companies that employ full time people can't price match middle men on ebay.

 

Although it's hard to listen to anyone who says seat belts do not save lives, the op's original point is in fact very true. If you are willing to do the research and know exactly what brand/model of a product that you want (not just in car products, but anything), Ebay is generally cheaper due to reasons previously stated. You also have the benefit of Paypal covering your butt in the event of a problem, and they almost always rule in favor of the buyer in Ebay related issues.

I've used Ebay for over 5 years now to buy a few name brand car parts, but mainly things like laptops, higher end apparel, etc. The savings can be huge if you just know exactly what you want and buy from reputable sellers.

To state the op's original point better and without ridiculous ignorant stupid (insert adjective) claims about seat belts being unsafe:
If you can buy one product at a higher price with no third party insuring the arrival of your product or you can buy the exact same product at a lower price with the insurance of reputable third party, which you would choose? Seems to be pretty clear to me.

This isn't to say vendors are always more expensive. I've gotten competitive quotes and bought from vendors on here, and it's also nice to support those who really contribute to the Z community. But if there is even a question about the stability and reliability of a vendor, why buy from them if the product is sitting on ebay for a similar price?

 

Sorry buddy but I do not get service when dealing with vendors as they live in another state as well, mostly referred to the manufacturer. Course I am only referring to many that I have dealt with and can not imply that all are like this.

 

this thread has nothing to do with a seat or it's safety. it is all about robbinsj crying about vendor prices over ebay prices.

simple solution: if ebay is cheaper, then frickin buy from ebay. there is no need for a thread like this crying or calling out vendors. you don't like the price, don't buy it.

 

LOL always love your warm additude, well spoken ***** now go poke ur nose in another thread. There is no diff in me crying about vendors and you crying about me making this thread that is messing with the flow of YOUR forum. I am posting to members who think they will be flamed from buying off EBAY and not price checking our local vendors. Just because they tell you its a discounted "special forum price" does not mean it is really a good price.

 

if the guy wants to build an ebay Z, let him. Get some varrastone wheels while your at it.

 

Your mentality is exactly the reason for this thread. So if you get a NRG seat from EBAY as apposed to paying more from a vendor then its automatically cheaped out and referred to as an EBAY Z?

Further clarifies what I mean when I referred to EBAY blinders. Furthermore research a member before disrespecting there Z, I have more money in just the mods on my car than your Z is worth.

 

Just face the facts robbinsj, any name brand products that you have purchased through ebay are clearly inferior to the exact product bought from a random person online with no third party insuring the arrival of your product. And since you engage in this type of buying, your car is clearly a POS.

But seriously, I understand not buying knock off crap(although 4k+ and volk stickers are not necessary for good performing rims/tires as is the view by many here), but what experiences have you guys had to make you despise ebay? I personally have come to hate it as a seller, but it's perfect for buyers with a little common sense.

 

Your right, your right. Does not matter that I have an great parts from Seibon, VIS, Nismo "V3", turbonetics, XXR, mastergrade, Injen, Blox, AEM, C-West and Greddy. Because I bought a "carbon fiber" seat and did not spend over $2000 for 1, now my car is a masive POC with 400 whp. Thank god its my car and I dont care what anyone else thinks just commenting on many vendors on this site. Your right buying the same seat for more does take very little common sense.

 

OP, you and anyone else that is a member of this forum are free to spend your money wherever your heart desires. It is not the job of any vendor to force you to purchase from us simply because we support this forum financially. It would be nice for you or anyone else to purchase your goods from our respective shops in a show of support to us vendors but again you are not obliged too. In the end it is your prerogative and I wish you best of luck. Lastly, I would like to say that if for any reason you might require assistance on an eBay purchased product then I don't think you should expect assistance from any of this forum's many vendors.

I just read your other thread regarding not receiving this item and I wish you too the best of luck as well.

https://my350z.com/forum/entertainme...9-from-me.html

 

Please go here and explain how lucky they all are to have picked a forum vendor. https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...am-thread.html

Least the EBAYed issue will be resolved quikly if he pushes it to paypal via a claim. Please advise what all these many people who where shafted by AI should do???

Honestly there are a couple vendors on here that I absolutly enjoy working with and will buy from them again. Still does not make sence to avoid EBAY even if it is only a 20$ savings. It was a 125$ savings on a seat style I actually want with ebay/paypal protection so I rather go with EBAY on this case. Either way I much rather buy from EBAY than some and would rather buy from some than EBAY. Every situation is a differant story and in no way am I recommending people go and shop ebay only. Simply implying people to open there minds to some rare deals found there and not alowing themselfs be brain washed by EBAY blinders.

 

Trust me I would not require assistance from any vendors reguarding my EBAYed seat and even if I bought it from a vendor they are no assistance and simply forward me to the vendor. A vendor here could not even tell me the size messurments of the seat and just forwarded me to the vendor again. The shop in CA I bought the seat from has contacted me twice to confirm my size and weight to mae sure my seat is perfect. Furthermore they set the expectation letting me know the moment it was shipped and when I could expect it. In the end thus far on my seat the EBAY seller or "middle man" as some call it has helped more than the vendors here.

On the other hand I would like to take a moment to THANK A VENDOR from this site.

CuztomPartZ
www.ZSpeedPerformance.com

They are very helpfull and actually create new parts:

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...-needed-4.html

This vendor has been the only one to step forward to do this and I thank them greatfully and with great respect I will always buy from them.

Another vendor:
CVR Motorsports for the best price on Seibon!

https://my350z.com/forum/body-exteri...stributor.html


I like some vendors here, simply tring to get others to pull the blinders off and open there eyes and mind to the possibility that EBAY may have a better deal.

 

Body parts seem to be the only problem area for My350z vendors, at least for as long as i have been a member.

Almost all vendors on here are top notch in every other area, there is no debating that. As stated earlier, price point is due to overhead.