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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-07-SCION-tC-MESH-UPPER-LOWER-FRONT-GRILLE-JDM-BLACK_W0QQitemZ120400174903QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item120400174903&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-08-09-TOYOTA-SCION-TC-UPPER-LOWER-MESH-GRILLE-BLACK_W0QQitemZ120401187047QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item120401187047&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Looking to buy a VRD Grill for a good price. I don't know if the one for $57 is the real deal.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:36 AM
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They appear to be. However, I wouldn't do business with anyone with less than a 99% feedback rating.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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They appear to be. However, I wouldn't do business with anyone with less than a 99% feedback rating.
With over 24k feedback I would say chances of getting ripped of are very slim.
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It's just my personal preference, regardless of the number of transactions.
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I went through maybe 10 pages of feedback and found a couple saying that these are VRD grills and they were happy with them. Some of the bad reviews are over headlights for trucks and some other random stuff.

I'm going to go for it. it comes out to $75 shipped which is great. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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go with fig grilles!
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by asnstyle3
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They appear to be. However, I wouldn't do business with anyone with less than a 99% feedback rating.
With over 24k feedback I would say chances of getting ripped of are very slim.
yeah.....I'm an eBay buyer AND seller myself...and PaaaLeezzz.... a seller that has been on eBay for over 7 years and over 24K transactions to have a 97.5% rating... I'd call that pretty damn good.....as you're always going to run across a few bad apples that it is their personal mission in life to do nothing but b1tch.... just IMO....
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Originally Posted by Mouse
Originally Posted by asnstyle3
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They appear to be. However, I wouldn't do business with anyone with less than a 99% feedback rating.
With over 24k feedback I would say chances of getting ripped of are very slim.
yeah.....I'm an eBay buyer AND seller myself...and PaaaLeezzz.... a seller that has been on eBay for over 7 years and over 24K transactions to have a 97.5% rating... I'd call that pretty damn good.....as you're always going to run across a few bad apples that it is their personal mission in life to do nothing but b1tch.... just IMO....
x2.

the grilles look to be the same if not identical to vrd.

i mean just look at how many people are rocking VRD/apt foglights nowadays. you cant even tell anymore.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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The second ones look like to be the best, I have seen that seller a lot.
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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let me know what one you decide to go with.. IF its a good set im off to this route :D
Old Apr 6, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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i got mine for the second seller, but when they were listed for like 70
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Wow, what a great deal if its legit VRD. Someone buy it!
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wow the first ones are dirt cheap man if u get them let us know wats up id definatly buy it
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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How do the real VRDs fit? What holds them in place? Bolt? Clip?
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by luuserface
How do the real VRDs fit? What holds them in place? Bolt? Clip?
Should fit in just like the OEM grilles. Direct replacement.

Oh ya... I don't think the first ones are VRD - appear to be a knock off. Might not be awful though.
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someone order the top ones and give us input into it with pictures!!
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x2 with muunkey if there good ill order them for that price
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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Sweet deal, I also read the feedbacks for the grill and it seems like it is legit, and if it is then that is a really awesome price.

Thanks TruAmbitionz for posting the links to the sale, I've been wanting the black VRD grill for the longest time.

Bit the bullet and processed my order. Can't wait for it to get here so I can see how they fit.
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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^lemme know ASAP! watching! ordering as soon as i see the gewd feedback!
Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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