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Need New HID bulb

Old 02-04-2014, 08:00 AM
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Brand new from them is $45, but they have used "like new" for $37. Would it be worth getting the like new one? It's fullfilled from amazon, does that mean it's just not in it's original packaging or something?
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Originally Posted by LMSI-G35X
Searching on Amazon for these:

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Xenon-...ID+bulbs+85122

Brand new from them is $45, but they have used "like new" for $37. Would it be worth getting the like new one? It's fullfilled from amazon, does that mean it's just not in it's original packaging or something?
It's a hassle putting in bulbs and really over the difference of $8 it's definitely NOT worth it! Buy the new ones and be done with it...since you have NO idea how the 'like new' ones were handled and how much life expectancy you should expect. The old saying 'Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish', could not be more apt in this case.

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Originally Posted by raj99
It's a hassle putting in bulbs and really over the difference of $8 it's definitely NOT worth it! Buy the new ones and be done with it...since you have NO idea how the 'like new' ones were handled and how much life expectancy you should expect. The old saying 'Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish', could not be more apt in this case.
I agree. Warehouse deals at amazon is hit or miss. Most really are just returns with bad packaging. I have gotten tools for 30% off the amazon discount price because the box was torn up. But I have had to send back warehouse deals brake pads three times until I one that were not damaged. And many warehouse deal parts are mislabeled. At least shipping both ways is free and returns are painless, if you have the time to spare. For 8 bucks and a sensitive electronic part, not worth it. Otoh, half price Zimmermann rotors -- go for it.
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