Directly importing HIDs?

[Ryan from Ohio]

I was approached by an HID company rep about directly importing HIDs.

I normally wouldnt consider such a thing as it would require me to buy "stock" items that may not sell quickly.

However I can get the common 9006 bulb 3,000k-30,000k kits (35w) for $18... or the 55w kits for $19.50 Plus shipping custom and such. I can get in with a 10 pc order.

6,000K 8,000K and 10,000K seem to be the main colors...

This is pretty tempting. It would allow me to offer you guys a better deal and it appears (reads) like this company is a top tier manufacturer in China (where else of course?).

Thoughts or opinions?

[widbyj]

What kind of warranty? I paid more but have lifetime coverage for ballasts AND bulbs. Digital or not? What about H1 bulbs for projectors? just curious...

[XanderWiFi]

I tried buying HID bulbs from a chinese/japanese from eBay. Didn't turn out well, it didn't even fit the stock. The reason I went with what you gave me is I felt more secure that with the ballasts and regulators I wouldn't fry things. I vote no.

[Vella's Alero]

I would say to see what other people say on the brand and go from there. If they are ok then I would be in for a set of highs at 55w 6000k.

[Philbar71]

Would they be wiling to sell you one of their kits so you can see what the quality is like?

[Ryan from Ohio]

Minimum order quantity is 10 kits.

Warranty is 6 months only.

They claim a 3% defective rate and the bulbs are "b stock" at this price.

Digital ballasts, A stock bulbs, 18 month warranty and 1% defective are $26 a pop.

I highly doubt I will do this as it requires me to invest money and take a risk on it for little to know reward. Never know though I guess... My better judgment says no.

[Silentalero]

now is that 10 per bulb type?

[Ryan from Ohio]

They simply stated 10 pc minimum order quantity. I think its overall.

I know you run a bix if you want the email forwarded hit me up:

ryan@caraudiocentral.net

The better half said no. So this thread needs to be flushed.