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Old 02-21-16, 11:34 PM
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Default Osram Xenarc 66440 CBI - is Amazon the best deal?

Just wondering if the ones on Amazon.com are legit? Normally I would assume fake but these are "Shipped and Sold by Amazon.com" and not from a third party reseller. Usually stuff sold by Amazon directly is good quality, legit stuff.

It's selling for $118.78 on Amazon, compared to $151.29 on Xenondepot (using WC15 code) and $170 on TRS (anyone have a code besides free shipping?) Looking to pick up a set for my 06 IS350 and just seeing what the best deal is out there.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

http://www.xenondepot.com/d4s-cbi-66...i.htm?CartID=1

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...l#.Vsqwy8dDl8A
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You'll want to check with them on whether that's for a pair or for a single bulb. If it's a single bulb, obv go with XenonDepot or TRS.
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Good point. There aren't any reviews so gotta ask amazon directly. Thanks
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I bought $50 (pair) Toshiba bulbs 5 years ago. They work fine, but I feel like they are dim now. Never had any issues, but I feel like my light output is much lower than what it used to be. I'm wondering if new cars are just that much brighter, or my bulbs are truly sucky. Thinking about these OSRAMS, but not sure if the cost is justified.
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Originally Posted by mr.intel
Just wondering if the ones on Amazon.com are legit? Normally I would assume fake but these are "Shipped and Sold by Amazon.com" and not from a third party reseller. Usually stuff sold by Amazon directly is good quality, legit stuff.

It's selling for $118.78 on Amazon, compared to $151.29 on Xenondepot (using WC15 code) and $170 on TRS (anyone have a code besides free shipping?) Looking to pick up a set for my 06 IS350 and just seeing what the best deal is out there.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

http://www.xenondepot.com/d4s-cbi-66...i.htm?CartID=1

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...l#.Vsqwy8dDl8A
I like to buy from http://www.powerbulbs.com/us (Authorized dealer for Osram)
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"Customer Questions & Answers" said only one bulb.
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This seems to be a pair:

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...A2YHKV6NZ50CJA
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Ehhh... At that price point, I'd just spend the extra $2 and use XenonDepot's WC15 code. Up to you though.

edit: I'm not paying attention to who is posting... He'll need D4S bulbs guys. If OP's link is a single bulb, as someone mentioned above, just buy from XD and use that WC15 code.

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Originally Posted by Zmon
Ehhh... At that price point, I'd just spend the extra $2 and use XenonDepot's WC15 code. Up to you though.

edit: I'm not paying attention to who is posting... He'll need D4S bulbs guys. If OP's link is a single bulb, as someone mentioned above, just buy from XD and use that WC15 code.
My bad, those are D2S bulbs I had in my cart for my truck, sorry about that.
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@mr.intel just be careful... There are many fakes being sold online for both the Osram CBI bulbs, and the Philips Ultinon and X-treme Vision line. We buy many many CBI bulbs, and I can tell you that the Osram price you're seeing on extremely low.

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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
@mr.intel just be careful... There are many fakes being sold online for both the Osram CBI bulbs, and the Philips Ultinon and X-treme Vision line. We buy many many CBI bulbs, and I can tell you that the Osram price you're seeing on extremely low.

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Okay so I'm assuming you're an authorized dealer for these bulbs then, how's the shipping to the US? Any issues you being in Canada?
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Hi,

Not at all; We ship to the US daily, and you will not incur any additional customs/duties charges.

We are an authorized Philips dealer / WD for the Philips products that we sell. The Osram products we sell are purchased directly from master Osram WD.

Steve
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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
Hi,

Not at all; We ship to the US daily, and you will not incur any additional customs/duties charges.

We are an authorized Philips dealer / WD for the Philips products that we sell. The Osram products we sell are purchased directly from master Osram WD.

Steve
Thanks Steve! I'll gladly pay the slight premium for authentic bulbs rather than gamble with a fake trying to save a few buck. Appreciate the feedback.
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My pleasure. Please let me know if you require any further information.

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Originally Posted by XenonDepot
My pleasure. Please let me know if you require any further information.

Steve
We're all good, just placed my order!


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