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sklimo · 03-26-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GH05T

Damn if I knew these existed I wouldn't have invested $100 on clear ones

Same here!!

Derik210 · 03-26-2013, 11:02 AM

nice find. might have to pick me up a set!

JPxM0Dz · 03-26-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by post_break

How much do you think it costs to manufacture a reflector in China? The markup on these things is probably 200% or more.

I don't know, I've never had anything manufactured in China, so please enlighten us ??

Too assume there is 200% markup would be pure speculation, unless you know something about the manufacturing process that we're all missing. It's not as simple as how much it cost to make something, there are other dynamics that refect the pricing also...

13 FR-S Veteran · 03-26-2013, 11:21 AM

Sorry for the poor light, but here's one of mine installed on my Raven 6 mt.

Love the look of these over the orange marker.

JPxM0Dz · 03-26-2013, 11:25 AM

^^^Yeah that pic doesn't help, thanks anyways

13 FR-S Veteran · 03-26-2013, 11:27 AM

sorry man...i'll try and get a better shot up later today

post_break · 03-26-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

I don't know, I've never had anything manufactured in China, so please enlighten us ??

Too assume there is 200% markup would be pure speculation, unless you know something about the manufacturing process that we're all missing. It's not as simple as how much it cost to make something, there are other dynamics that refect the pricing also...

Well to give you an idea just hop on Alibaba, I source a lot of stuff from China and you would not believe how cheap it is to get this stuff made.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/26...ight_With.html

For example a reflector with LEDs for between $1-$5 a piece.

CrazyWookiee · 03-26-2013, 12:01 PM

I'll wait for the $29.99 version to pop up. It's bound to happen.

NorseLegend · 03-26-2013, 12:05 PM

Wouldn't mind a red pair..

infinite012 · 03-26-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by post_break

Well to give you an idea just hop on Alibaba, I source a lot of stuff from China and you would not believe how cheap it is to get this stuff made.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/26...ight_With.html

For example a reflector with LEDs for between $1-$5 a piece.

No, you can buy a lot of at least 500 for $1-$5 per piece. You're looking at spending $500-$2500 + shipping + customs. Sure, once you receive the package you could then sell each of those at cost to cover your costs, but that's not how a business operates.

BRZranger · 03-26-2013, 12:31 PM

Ordered the clear, what a good deal! Hopefully it fits OEM...

Lee358 · 03-26-2013, 12:35 PM

Good find!

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post_break · 03-26-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite012

No, you can buy a lot of at least 500 for $1-$5 per piece. You're looking at spending $500-$2500 + shipping + customs. Sure, once you receive the package you could then sell each of those at cost to cover your costs, but that's not how a business operates.

And then you mark them up 200% like I said in my first reply.

JPxM0Dz · 03-26-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZranger

Ordered the clear, what a good deal! Hopefully it fits OEM...

Hopefully! They may stick out a little from what I've seen and heard with all other aftermarket sidemarkers

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