Ebay Wheel Crests

[thstone]

Just remember that the point of the crest goes towards the air valve or the concours judges will subtract points. (there should be a font called "sarcasm")

[b55er]

I got SUCKERED by this on eBay.

Seller said they were OEM, original Porsche part. Had nice picts, and the exact same packaging including the bar code, Porsche Part #, etc..

I bought them for $99. After placing my order, I began digging really deep into these and realized that all the photos on eBay (and some independent parts houses) have the same Porsche Part# sticker. There are several posts on other Porsche Forums about identifying the fakes. I canceled my order, but was too late as the item shipped. Seller allowed me to return as long as I didn't open. I refused shipping and back it went. The seller actually sells tons of wheel caps for various cars including antiques. I believe the seller may have actually thought they were real.

Yes, I did pony up for the originals from Suncoast for $169. (Techquiptment packaging) Why? Because I'm OCD of my 986.

You got to love the real cheapies on eBay, selling for under $20 or so.. "Made in Italy".. shipped from China direct! At least they're honest of origin.

[Tucker2]

Originally Posted by thstone

Just remember that the point of the crest goes towards the air valve or the concours judges will subtract points. (there should be a font called "sarcasm")

Running down to the garage to see if my 'real' inserts are like this.....

Nicely done....sarcasm or not...nicely done.