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Misleading product pictures from vendors

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoMec, Jan 31, 2022.

  1. Jan 31, 2022 at 3:43 PM
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    TacoMec

    TacoMec [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I don't know about you guys, but scrolling through websites that are selling Tacoma parts and mods seem to be misleading at times. I'm new to this world and when looking up parts I see price points that seem good for what the picture is portraying but at the same time they're putting parts in the pic that don't come with what is listed. Is anyone else annoyed or confused when companies do this.

    truck rear bumper.jpg
     
  2. Jan 31, 2022 at 3:51 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    Caveat emptor.
    Know what you're buying - don't just look at the pretty pictures.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM
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    TacoMec

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    How would I know what I'm buying when they put in extra parts that are not apart of the product that are attached to the listed part and not putting a description "swing outs sold separately". I know what swing outs are but don't attach them to the bumper if they're not apart of the price point.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    It's clearly stated in the ad you posted: "This variation does not include swing arms."
     
  5. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    Cudgel

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    ICON8 Lift -285s. upTOPoverland rack.
    Shocking.
     
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    Tacospike

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    I feel the same about porn and tinder
     
  7. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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    Crow41

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    buyer beware!
     
  8. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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    Cudgel

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    Fucking hilarious. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    TacoMec

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    lol ops did not see that. I like shopping at tacomabeast though bc they don't add extra component's to their listings.
     
  10. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    cosmic65charlie

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    nice!! :rofl::thumbsup:
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:52 PM
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    Gen2Tacoma

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    Not a fan! Not because he's misleading but just because I think he's a not so cool of a dude. Seems to be into himself and his wallet. and his videos suck. IMHO! Usually a 15 minute vid of someone else doing an install. Or he doesn't do a very descriptive install if he does it him self. If you like him good for you. That's what makes the world go around. Youtube and Google seems to like him for some reason. Very generic vids.
     
  12. Jan 31, 2022 at 4:53 PM
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    Some companies will have a disclaimer to the effect that the item pictured is not representative of the actual product. You want to do your own due diligence. Any doubt about what you're getting in return for your $$$ e-mail the vendor to ascertain. Then you have it in writing if they don't deliver as promised. :thumbsup:
     
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    Lt. Dangle

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    There's your second mistake.
     
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    You Know He's was banned from here or something to that effect right! Not that that matters just filling in the blanks.
     
  17. Jan 31, 2022 at 6:35 PM
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    why are they banned on here and why does this forum dislike him so much? The videos are entertaining and his product website is straight foward. I've gotten one part of there and had no issues but I do try to support my local shops as well. My whole under armor for the truck is RCI.
     
  18. Jan 31, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    Sometimes it's better to not know what I'm getting myself into. The surprise admittedly works more frequently than it probably should...
     
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