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Old 10-07-2010, 04:50 PM
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Really hate doing this, but comes down to I think most of you already got your lights so orders have been slowing down dramatically. Just barely broke even last month and made a rule for myself that if I get 2 consecutive months where I'm in the red, I'll close down shop as really just doing this to help the community instead of as a fulltime job. I'd really be making more just working overtime at my current company
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Mike did u say your not selling these anymore? Didn't understand your post!! I have already paid.. Have you posted them out to me?

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Mike did u say your not selling these anymore? Didn't understand your post!! I have already paid.. Have you posted them out to me?

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No, yours already shipped out like I said.

What I said was more public musing on how much longer I'll sell these LEDs or at least be a sponsor here on MBWorld. Spending hundreds per month just to sponsor here.
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No, yours already shipped out like I said.

What I said was more public musing on how much longer I'll sell these LEDs or at least be a sponsor here on MBWorld. Spending hundreds per month just to sponsor here.
I Just ordered mine : ) : )
i so excited now~ first mod for me : )

take your time and don be stressed out mike`
we all appreciate your help!!!!!
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Originally Posted by AZN Optics
No, yours already shipped out like I said.

What I said was more public musing on how much longer I'll sell these LEDs or at least be a sponsor here on MBWorld. Spending hundreds per month just to sponsor here.
Do you have a website where people can submit paypal orders (besides ebay)? I think you would benefit from having a home-base where people can see your products outside of being a member of this forum.
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That was one of the things I was considering as costs of advertising here is what's really killer lol.
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All weekend orders have just been shipped out. Due to Columbus Day Holiday post office closure, orders had to be shipped out Tuesday.
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I sent you payment last week for 2 sets of bulbs, and have not received any indication from you (email or PM) that my order had been processed and/or shipped. Can you please confirm this for me?
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Responded to your PM

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I sent you payment last week for 2 sets of bulbs, and have not received any indication from you (email or PM) that my order had been processed and/or shipped. Can you please confirm this for me?
I think I stated that I ship out next business day when order is placed. Your order was placed on the 7th, so order was shipped out on the 8th However, as also stated prior experience with shipping to Canada is your customs can sometimes take rediculously long amount of time to process the package. I've had some customers get theirs in a week, while the longest I've seen has been 3 weeks. That aspect is totally out of my control.
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I think I stated that I ship out next business day when order is placed. Your order was placed on the 7th, so order was shipped out on the 8th However, as also stated prior experience with shipping to Canada is your customs can sometimes take rediculously long amount of time to process the package. I've had some customers get theirs in a week, while the longest I've seen has been 3 weeks. That aspect is totally out of my control.
No worries. Just wanted to ensure that you had received my payment and that all was well. Thanks!
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I LOVE the look of the LEDs, but one may have already burnt out. Mike, you mentioned something about not pushing the LEDs in too far? I haven't had the chance to look, maybe the one that isn't working is loose?

Any news on the turn signal bulbs? That will be sure to boost up the business
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I LOVE the look of the LEDs, but one may have already burnt out. Mike, you mentioned something about not pushing the LEDs in too far? I haven't had the chance to look, maybe the one that isn't working is loose?

Any news on the turn signal bulbs? That will be sure to boost up the business

Two of mine burnt out already, both within a week of each other, they lasted about 2 months for me ...
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Originally Posted by alexlev
I LOVE the look of the LEDs, but one may have already burnt out. Mike, you mentioned something about not pushing the LEDs in too far? I haven't had the chance to look, maybe the one that isn't working is loose?

Any news on the turn signal bulbs? That will be sure to boost up the business
Originally Posted by LiC300
Two of mine burnt out already, both within a week of each other, they lasted about 2 months for me ...
Take the LED out and take a look at them. If any of the components have separated, they were pushed in too far as the heat generated from the voltage plate touching the resistor compromised the solder. It's very easy to push the LED in too far if you're not paying attention and even more easy to get pushed in while plugging them back into the housing if you're not holding it correctly. Quite often, it'll be connected fine, but when plugging them back into the housing, jabbing it around finding the hole will cause the LED to be pushed deeper into the socket. The proper way to insert it is to use your thumb and index finger holding on to the LED and the socket together tightly as you push it back into the housing.

Either way, shoot me a PM and I'll send replacements

As for turn signals. My manufacturer has come up with a new front turn signal design. They're currently undergoing clean room longevity testing and will shoot me a test set when they finish their rounds of testing for me to do real world testing.

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Mike, just received my LEDs.
Thanx again bro, really appreciate it.
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one of mine our out in the eyelid. I ordered these on the first batch, so its also been about 2-3 months. I havent had to time to check it out yet but will report back
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Yup. Shipped out.

Originally Posted by joshg1001
one of mine our out in the eyelid. I ordered these on the first batch, so its also been about 2-3 months. I havent had to time to check it out yet but will report back
I know especially for those in the first batch, we didn't know about some of the potential install issue. I sent an email out to all in the first GB to double check this, but yeah, just double check to see if any components separated. Usually if you see the second resistor separate, it's due to over insertion. Why the second resistor and not the first? Cause over inserting the LED to the point where the voltage plate covers over the first resistor not only heats up the unit, but also holds the first resistor in place, thus only second one appears to have moved and separated.

Either way, shoot me a PM and I'll shoot you a replacement, just pay extra attention to your install.
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Originally Posted by AZN Optics
That was one of the things I was considering as costs of advertising here is what's really killer lol.
dude im telling u, u can make a killing on ebay selling these.... the product is too good to toally abandon... the forum is limited with its ridic high overhead, but setup a solid listing on ebay and get a paypal debit card and you will have all your meals covered for free every month at least just from ebay sells...

ive been selling custom made sports training dvds on ebay for years and basically all my food is free each month
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All orders have shipped.

Today is the LAST DAY to get these LEDs at the lower prices. All orders must be submitted before midnight PST today. Afterwards, we will be moving to our new pricing structure.
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SO how many sets would I need to do my headlights, side markers, the inetrior, and license plate lights? Also, do you ship USPS up to canada? How much to lethbridge alberta? Gimme a numebr and if it sounds good, you got yourself another big order. (5,000 K)

Edit, jsut read shipping is free

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Hey Mike, do your LEDs fit in the little footwell bulb sockets? I'm looking to change those. But I hear of flickering issues since they're normally so dim. But if they do, please chime in. I'd be down to order a pair of blue LEDs then.
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SO how many sets would I need to do my headlights, side markers, the inetrior, and license plate lights? Also, do you ship USPS up to canada? How much to lethbridge alberta? Gimme a numebr and if it sounds good, you got yourself another big order. (5,000 K)

Edit, jsut read shipping is free
2 sets for eyebrows
1 set for sidemarker
1 set for license plate
1 set for interior footwell
1 set for trunk light (leaves you one LED as backup)

Total 6 sets. Free shipping.

Althought the correctly 194 bulb, unfortunately these LEDs will be too big for your dome lights. Also note that there is a single festoon bulb in your rear dome light

Originally Posted by rb23lb
dude im telling u, u can make a killing on ebay selling these.... the product is too good to toally abandon... the forum is limited with its ridic high overhead, but setup a solid listing on ebay and get a paypal debit card and you will have all your meals covered for free every month at least just from ebay sells...

ive been selling custom made sports training dvds on ebay for years and basically all my food is free each month
Yeah, I do sell these on ebay. What sucks is the 12% ebay fees for automotive sales. I have to sell em for higher price on ebay to offset those fees somewhat.

Originally Posted by snarlingchicken
Hey Mike, do your LEDs fit in the little footwell bulb sockets? I'm looking to change those. But I hear of flickering issues since they're normally so dim. But if they do, please chime in. I'd be down to order a pair of blue LEDs then.
Yes, they do fit your footwell. If you want to see how they look to make sure you're cool with the brightness, take one bulb out of your brow and plug it in your footwell to see
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Alright, put me down for 4 sets. Too bad about the dome lights


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