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We will be offering a set of AutoPreme Floor Mats starting at a low price of $280 (only for Early Birds).The KickStarter prices will be very discounted from our retail price, so make sure to purchase them as soon as we launch!*The early bird deals will run out very quickly!
Kickstarter Starting Early Bird Price: $280
Retail Price of a set of AutoPreme Floor Mats: $450-$550
are these the same ones from China that sell for $130-$180 on aliexpress.com? I have their rear cargo mat and it has a terrible chemical/glue smell, to the point that I had to get it out of the car (still there after 3 weeks in the garage) and the material that they call durable synthetic leather is simply cheap vinyl with backing that peels off easily.
are these the same ones from China that sell for $130-$180 on aliexpress.com? I have their rear cargo mat and it has a terrible chemical/glue smell, to the point that I had to get it out of the car (still there after 3 weeks in the garage) and the material that they call durable synthetic leather is simply cheap vinyl with backing that peels off easily.
Photos are the same so I would say yes. They can be purchased on amazon.com as well.
We realize the pictures may be similar, however we can assure you that our product is different.
Why AutoPreme > Other Similar Chinese Mats?
Although the pictures of our products may look similar, the quality of the products are extremely different.
Here are just a few reasons why they are different:
1. Just from the pictures, anyone can see that the stitching on the other Chinese mats is with only one thread (making it less durable) while AutoPreme mats have more than one stitching
2. The heel grip for the other Chinese mats are plastic while AutoPreme mats use metal heel grips with rubber nibs. We will also be offering a carbon fiber heel grip option.
3. The molds for the other Chinese mats are not firm because they do not have a mold to help it retain its shape. They simply stitch pieces together, rather than making one whole firm mold on the bottom. This can make a big difference when it comes to durability and waterproof ability. AutoPreme mats are custom made with the specific molds of each car to ensure a perfect fit
These 3 reasons are just from the pictures themselves. If you were to compare the two products in person, there would be a clear difference in quality. We encourage you to make a purchase from both parties and see the differences yourself. If our customer service, product quality, warranty policy, turnaround, packaging design and delivery speed cannot beat theirs, we are more than happy to give you a full refund.
We realize the pictures may be similar, however we can assure you that our product is different.
Why AutoPreme > Other Similar Chinese Mats?
Although the pictures of our products may look similar, the quality of the products are extremely different.
Here are just a few reasons why they are different:
1. Just from the pictures, anyone can see that the stitching on the other Chinese mats is with only one thread (making it less durable) while AutoPreme mats have more than one stitching
2. The heel grip for the other Chinese mats are plastic while AutoPreme mats use metal heel grips with rubber nibs. We will also be offering a carbon fiber heel grip option.
3. The molds for the other Chinese mats are not firm because they do not have a mold to help it retain its shape. They simply stitch pieces together, rather than making one whole firm mold on the bottom. This can make a big difference when it comes to durability and waterproof ability. AutoPreme mats are custom made with the specific molds of each car to ensure a perfect fit
These 3 reasons are just from the pictures themselves. If you were to compare the two products in person, there would be a clear difference in quality. We encourage you to make a purchase from both parties and see the differences yourself. If our customer service, product quality, warranty policy, turnaround, packaging design and delivery speed cannot beat theirs, we are more than happy to give you a full refund.
Thanks for reverting back, what about the product SMELL what the other poster mentioned.
I ordered some very similar mats from Aliexpress for around $120. Took almost two months to float their way over, but they are actually fantastic. No odor and the diamond stitching complement the Designo seats very well.
They are calling it "PremeLeather". Ricardo Montalban used to call it "Corinthian Leather". Most people call it vinyl. Same thing as the Chinese sellers.
That said, I'm sure there are qualitative differences. Perhaps it is thicker, or has a better driver's side pad. But for the price, it's hard to beat the cheaper ones.
I ordered some very similar mats from Aliexpress for around $120. Took almost two months to float their way over, but they are actually fantastic. No odor and the diamond stitching complement the Designo seats very well.
We haven't gotten a lot of snow this season, but what little we've gotten the mats have done fine. One thing I hadn't considered, since they are leather-like, a simple vacuuming isn't sufficient, they also have to be damp wiped to look decent. Not a huge deal, but a factor.
05-03-2016, 10:50 PM
