I don't negotiate with terrorists ...

[ppbon]

… and even posting this seems like I'm caving, but there are too many 986forum members that have stood up to defend me while others believe the slander that's been thrown my way.

I hate the Internet because it's so easy to hide behind a pseudonym and accuse someone of whatever and tarnish their reputation.
This 986forum member that's accused me of misleading advertising and price gouging calls me out by my name but hides his.

I'll only post here and not on the original post and this may very well be my last post on this forum. I'm tired of the BS.

I've been accused of misleading customers and price gouging.

My involvement with the Porsche (and especially the Boxster) community has been mainly for enjoyment and to help other owners have a pleasant ownership. Those of you that have contacted me via telephone or e-mail know that I will give you as much time as you need in order to help out. BTW that time has always been free. Maybe I should rethink that now since I'm a price gouger.

Regarding the particular accusations:
The TechnOBD-II product IS unique although it does come from iCarSoft and was rebranded. I can say that it is unique because I had been working directly with their technical staff to modify and develop new and different diagnostic software from the basic iCarSoft package. We also corrected several glitches that the OEM software had.
It was also a new product for my website.
The offer on my Board (PedrosBoard.com) said that it would be sold for $250.00, since that was the MSRP given to me by the manufacturer. Actually I ordered 10 units that had been pre-sold at $199.99. I never lowered the price to $199.99.
Needless to say those have been the only units sold by me to this day because although the initial response from iCarSoft was very good (when we were negotiating my initial order that was going to be much larger than 10 units), they dropped the ball on several other important topics that we had discussed, and agreements that we had made, so I have not ordered any more units beyond the initial 10.
I may not order any more if they maintain that very amateurish customer support and customer service.

The TechnoFix DOF is exactly the same product as the DOF from TuneRS. I have never claimed that it isn't. Miguel Potolicchio (TuneRS CEO) and I are business partners and we decided to offer the products under both of our brands.

Some of you have also stated that you are happy with these attacks because you have learned about my product. If you want information regarding my products why not ask me directly? My contact info is stated very clearly on my website.
My accuser instead of calling or writing me to ask about his doubts just assumes and accuses.

Regarding the price gouging accusation I assure you that my cost is not $20 as has been claimed for the set of HID lights. There may be some kits in the market that sell for that price, but not the ones I offer.
Also when you purchase any of my TechnoLite products I will send you a free replacement bulb or a free ballast transformer if it fails within 5 years of purchasing.
Additionally, the time I spent to develop the complete kit, write the detailed installation instructions for each particular Porsche model and the over-the-phone help to customers also has a real cost. And why do I even have to explain this?

I have not promoted my products on this 986forum. If someone else brings it up I may comment for clarification, but I do not advertise or merchandise here or in any other board except my own (where it's very measured).

I was under the impression that we lived in a free country with a free market. I thought wrong!
I am now told what I can call my products, how I must advertise them and what I can sell them for because someone decided to promote himself as protector of the members of this 986forum because they aren't smart or savvy enough to figure out for themselves if they are getting a good deal from me or not.

Haven't I seen this on CNN and Fox?

Happy Boxstering
Pedro