CinCiTY Designs Custom Headlight Order Journal

marcussoori · 10-19-2009, 04:03 PM

FWIW:

Just spoke to Nic about ordering a set of headlights for my red 370Z. Getting the satin black internals with color-coded headlight and turn signal surrounds for $650, plus a fully refundable $700 core deposit. For LEDs (which I didn't order, as I feel this is an "Audi" thing), it's an extra $400. Note, the fee is for the housings only, so I have to move over all the headlight components from my car to the housings he sends me, then ship him my old housings.

I overnighted a money order for $650, and will be placing the deposit via credit card through Nic's bank (he says Paypal charges too high an interest rate...?). He says he'll get back to me within a day or two with details about the deposit as well as when I can expect the headlights here.

More info as I get it...feel free to chime in with questions or opinions on this topic or vendor...

Thanks.

nogoodname · 10-19-2009, 04:06 PM

where are they located ??

FuszNissan · 10-19-2009, 04:19 PM

Money order = bad

phelan · 10-19-2009, 04:21 PM

don't understand why paypal or something wouldn't work. money orders are a thing of yesterday and...well, ebay scamming, honestly. but good luck! CinCiTY's done some nice work already, hope yours goes well

Caravanshaka · 10-19-2009, 04:24 PM

wow, $1,150 for paint and some LED's? I did mine myself for less than $100 in parts, and less than a weekend of time...

Without the LED's, that is at most 4 man hours and $50 in paint...

Modshack · 10-19-2009, 04:33 PM

There's another thread here somewhere where Cincity failed to deliver after similar payments and lots of ignored emails and phone calls.... I hate to say it, but.......

(maybe you'll be luckier......Unfortunately you're out the money with no chances of re-couping it if it goes bad). Paypal and Credit cards charge 2.5-3%. Most (all) legitimate businesses build this into their pricing structure and at least offer you some protection....A business asking for a Money order. a direct bank or Western Union transfer is a LARGE red flag. Good luck.

Caravanshaka · 10-19-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

There's another thread here somewhere where Cincity failed to deliver after similar payments.... I hate to say it, but.......

(maybe you'll be luckier......Unfortunately you're out the money with no chances of re-couping it if it goes bad). Paypal and Credit cards charge 2.5-3%. Most legitimate businesses built this into their pricing structure...

370Zsteve · 10-19-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

Agree 2x

earwicker7 · 10-19-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

don't understand why paypal or something wouldn't work.

The general reason (it may not be the case with this particular vendor) is because paypal is really good about getting your money back if you get screwed. When I hear "I won't take paypal" I usually go somewhere else.

JakeZ34 · 10-19-2009, 05:05 PM

I personally agree with everyone. Most vendors will also want to protect "themselves" from a fake or bad money order ( work for a bank so I've seen quiet a few of those ). I usually would go to a different vendor if they won't accept paypal or other safer transaction methods (ones where you can trace them to). But hey not everyone is out to scam people. Unfortunatly most are. But goodluck and keep us posted

bullitt5897 · 10-19-2009, 09:24 PM

GL Nic ad them do great work!

10-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 16	CinCiTY Designs Custom Headlight Order Journal FWIW: Just spoke to Nic about ordering a set of headlights for my red 370Z. Getting the satin black internals with color-coded headlight and turn signal surrounds for $650, plus a fully refundable $700 core deposit. For LEDs (which I didn't order, as I feel this is an "Audi" thing), it's an extra $400. Note, the fee is for the housings only, so I have to move over all the headlight components from my car to the housings he sends me, then ship him my old housings. I overnighted a money order for $650, and will be placing the deposit via credit card through Nic's bank (he says Paypal charges too high an interest rate...?). He says he'll get back to me within a day or two with details about the deposit as well as when I can expect the headlights here. More info as I get it...feel free to chime in with questions or opinions on this topic or vendor... Thanks.

10-19-2009, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Money order = bad __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-19-2009, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	don't understand why paypal or something wouldn't work. money orders are a thing of yesterday and...well, ebay scamming, honestly. but good luck! CinCiTY's done some nice work already, hope yours goes well __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	wow, $1,150 for paint and some LED's? I did mine myself for less than $100 in parts, and less than a weekend of time... Without the LED's, that is at most 4 man hours and $50 in paint... __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

10-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	There's another thread here somewhere where Cincity failed to deliver after similar payments and lots of ignored emails and phone calls.... I hate to say it, but....... (maybe you'll be luckier......Unfortunately you're out the money with no chances of re-couping it if it goes bad). Paypal and Credit cards charge 2.5-3%. Most (all) legitimate businesses build this into their pricing structure and at least offer you some protection....A business asking for a Money order. a direct bank or Western Union transfer is a LARGE red flag. Good luck. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 10-19-2009 at 04:41 PM.

10-19-2009, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	where are they located ??

10-19-2009, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	I personally agree with everyone. Most vendors will also want to protect "themselves" from a fake or bad money order ( work for a bank so I've seen quiet a few of those ). I usually would go to a different vendor if they won't accept paypal or other safer transaction methods (ones where you can trace them to). But hey not everyone is out to scam people. Unfortunatly most are. But goodluck and keep us posted

10-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	GL Nic ad them do great work! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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