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Cheap Bumpers on eBay!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ColeRedRubi, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. Oct 16, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    ChemDawg

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    Is there a difference between the ebay listing? (The ebay one claims to have 12 instock?)
     
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  2. Oct 17, 2016 at 2:34 AM
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    TexasInfidel

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    No it makes it unlabeled
    It allows a mfg to expose and sell more product to the public.
    These are not cheaper knock off copies of anything that I can find.
    They are AP bumpers, price is all that matters.
    Cant wait till mine arrive,I already have plans for extra gussets and reinforcements before install.
    Ive broken a few bumpers,I know where they break
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    I'm pretty sure AP stopped by this thread and denied that these are theirs.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    windsor

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    I may be missing some info, I haven't read all 248 pages. Is this seller approved by AP to sell their bumpers? Did AP give the "mfg" authorization to sell their bumpers through a different outlet? Last I thought, this was an unauthorized COPY of the AP bumper.
    Let me get this right. You/they reverse engineer a product from a company you/they use to work for. You/they get the metal cut in China, then shipped to the shop in CA where it gets welded together. Am I about right on that?
    If it is not approved/made by AP (who the design belongs to), that makes it a COPY. Even if you/they reverse engineer the bumper and welding jig. Even if you/they get the metal cut from the same company. If it is not built through AP (or AP approved source), it is a COPY.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:35 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    ^^

     
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  6. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:36 AM
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    I'm seeing where it says 0 available. Am I missing something somewhere?
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Yes, it's an unauthorized copy made in China. OP bought an AP bumper. His uncle's company reverse engineered it and had it produced in China. Said uncle is the distributor of these copies. I don't doubt they are a perfectly good bumper - I just think the way it went down is bogus. AP doesn't have a copyright though (I don't think), so...
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    The ebay link is from page 1.
    I messaged seller and he says they have 12 ready to ship. He also said they have more on their way.
    I'm not sure why members stopped buying on ebay and started buying through the private seller? Maybe @TexasInfidel knows?
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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    As soon as they post one up on ebay I'll snag the rear.
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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    Sorry, I Shoulda been more specific.
    I only linked and sent messages on front bumper.
    They had 12 front bumpers as of this morning.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    do they have cheap running boards on ebay?
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    Well I'd assume, I don't know how good of quality or why you asked me this.
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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    Call John and he will tell you what he thinks you need to know.
    Buy the bumpers,for the price you cant beat them.

     
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  14. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    So, I have to ask. Are you the seller, a family member, friend, or ?
     
  15. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    Roll Tide COO COO KACHOO

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    Head unit. That's it.
    herrrrrrre we go......
     
  16. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    Head unit. That's it.
    ALL HANDS ON DECK.
    CRANK OPEN THE SAILS BOYS
    BATTON DOWN THE HATCHES
    DIS BITCH GONNA GET FUN AGIAN
     
  18. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    Every now and then, you have to stir the shit to keep things interesting.
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    Roll Tide

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    Head unit. That's it.
    Will this bumper fit an 01-04?
     
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  20. Oct 17, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    what is going on in here o_O
     
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