WTB - Cheapest AEM Wideband IN STOCK??
02-21-2006, 01:47 PM
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WTB - Cheapest AEM Wideband IN STOCK??
There was a sponsor on here for $260 shipped, but they are not in stock. Any other good lead except ebay? May have to go that route before the end of the week. D'oh.
02-21-2006, 03:51 PM
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It's an old thread (january) but it looks like ZPI has some in stock. Of course, you'd probably have to ask before ordering to be sure. And the price isn't really near $260... but worth a shot?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99919
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=99919
02-21-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mattssi
TurboCustomz comes through like the peoples champ! - $255 shipped baby.
02-21-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mattssi
How else can the ebay stores and the like get them that cheap? $245+$10/$15 shipping?
Not that I'm gonna argue
Not that I'm gonna argue
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02-21-2006, 09:48 PM
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It says this...
Even while participating in MAP, you retain the ability to be price competitive. MAP pricing only pertains to your publicized Internet prices (such as those listed on your website). You can still be very price competitive against other sellers in your market by advising them to call your company for the best price or offering price match guarantees. You set your final sale price however you choose. You simply agree to keep your advertised prices in line with our Client’s Internet MAP policy.
So, I assume its ok as long as its not advertised on the site for less.
Even while participating in MAP, you retain the ability to be price competitive. MAP pricing only pertains to your publicized Internet prices (such as those listed on your website). You can still be very price competitive against other sellers in your market by advising them to call your company for the best price or offering price match guarantees. You set your final sale price however you choose. You simply agree to keep your advertised prices in line with our Client’s Internet MAP policy.
So, I assume its ok as long as its not advertised on the site for less.
02-21-2006, 09:50 PM
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It says this...
Even while participating in MAP, you retain the ability to be price competitive. MAP pricing only pertains to your publicized Internet prices (such as those listed on your website). You can still be very price competitive against other sellers in your market by advising them to call your company for the best price or offering price match guarantees. You set your final sale price however you choose. You simply agree to keep your advertised prices in line with our Client’s Internet MAP policy.
So, I assume its ok as long as its not advertised on the site for less.
Even while participating in MAP, you retain the ability to be price competitive. MAP pricing only pertains to your publicized Internet prices (such as those listed on your website). You can still be very price competitive against other sellers in your market by advising them to call your company for the best price or offering price match guarantees. You set your final sale price however you choose. You simply agree to keep your advertised prices in line with our Client’s Internet MAP policy.
So, I assume its ok as long as its not advertised on the site for less.
Some manufacturers are more liberal about this than others.
02-21-2006, 10:23 PM
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Paul,
MAP pricing only applies to vendors that are direct with that company and sell their product in quantity to the public. I can sell a single wideband that I have on the shelf at my shop for whatever price that I wish.
If you would like, I can wholesale them to you for an excellent price as well. Thanks for your concern though.
Charles
MAP pricing only applies to vendors that are direct with that company and sell their product in quantity to the public. I can sell a single wideband that I have on the shelf at my shop for whatever price that I wish.
If you would like, I can wholesale them to you for an excellent price as well. Thanks for your concern though.
Charles
02-21-2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboCustomz
Paul,
MAP pricing only applies to vendors that are direct with that company and sell their product in quantity to the public.
MAP pricing only applies to vendors that are direct with that company and sell their product in quantity to the public.
I am not trying to start a fight...........So in your theory, it would be better to buy from a WD or rebuy through a chain organization rather than direct not have to deal with MAP? No true. By using an image or anything even involving AEM's name is technically their intellectual property for rights to you to use through an unspoken, unsigned agreement, which might not be direct with AEM, nor the distributor but is implied and explicitly expressed.
No thanks, we do just fine on AEM products, I could have matched the price, but I will not hurt the bottom line and sacrifice my account for one small sale. Years ago we had a price violation for one company, and it was not pretty. So I will not ever do that again.
02-21-2006, 10:32 PM
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I would have a VERY hard time believing that any place could sell them for 190 shipped and actually be selling the same product. Thats right about on par for direct AEM pricing with no middle man. I'd look into it further and make sure its not refurbished units or some of the older style that dont read the range that the new 6 in 1's read.
Just a thought,
Charles
Just a thought,
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02-21-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboCustomz
I would have a VERY hard time believing that any place could sell them for 190 shipped and actually be selling the same product. Thats right about on par for direct AEM pricing with no middle man. I'd look into it further and make sure its not refurbished units or some of the older style that dont read the range that the new 6 in 1's read.
Just a thought,
Charles
Just a thought,
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02-21-2006, 11:56 PM
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if you want to buy one legitimatly you can go here...
www.mentaladdictionmotorsports.com
they have it for 260 plus shipping. gauge and sensor. they make a lot of custom mazda parts and mazda turbo kits and are an amazing company. i dealt with them a lot when i had my mazdaspeed protege
www.mentaladdictionmotorsports.com
they have it for 260 plus shipping. gauge and sensor. they make a lot of custom mazda parts and mazda turbo kits and are an amazing company. i dealt with them a lot when i had my mazdaspeed protege
02-22-2006, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Simplyscion
you guys are all spoiled 
The cheapest I have ever gotten an AEM wideband for was around $375...this was also at least a year ago to though
The cheapest I have ever gotten an AEM wideband for was around $375...this was also at least a year ago to though
02-22-2006, 01:28 AM
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Paul is right we can sell products for whatever we want but the advertised can only go so low. What ends up happening is you get the Ebay guys and non registered dealers selling products for WAY too cheap and it kills the market. When that happens the dealers start beating on the manufacture for a bigger discount to compete. It's all a huge cycle that ends up hurting the whole industry. Keep in mind that companies like AEM and Injen only warranty products bought through an actual dealer. So while it looks like a "good deal" it may end up costing you in the future.
02-22-2006, 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by zer0
Originally Posted by Simplyscion
you guys are all spoiled
The cheapest I have ever gotten an AEM wideband for was around $375...this was also at least a year ago to though
The cheapest I have ever gotten an AEM wideband for was around $375...this was also at least a year ago to though
Hope its going to a good home