Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

[DkN]

I appreciate everyone's support and good spirits despite the delay

dvestate is correct though, PayPal is at least fair about that - if you refund someone money they will also refund the fee. So, I refund you $720, the ~$20 fee they charge me gets refunded to me, and everybody's a happy chap.

[Fatherless One]

Now this has me worried:

Aftermarket Touchscreen/DVD/Reverse Camera (RCD510 copy) for 2006 Jetta

Need some positive feedback now.

[moda]

I'm not entirely sure which way I swing on the whole discount vs free units debate, still gotta have a think about it. What is easiest to deal with from Sandys POV/gets me a unit quicker? :p

Now this has me worried:

Aftermarket Touchscreen/DVD/Reverse Camera (RCD510 copy) for 2006 Jetta

Need some positive feedback now.

Why? What has got you worried?

The one he's talking about in that thread is a generic chinese unit. They're everywhere, they all use the same hardware, they all have the same (****ty) chinese OS, and they're all cheap and rubbishy (the only thing they change is the connection for the various systems and the housing to fit the car).

Completely different to the ANS/DNS units, which has better hardware and software, and has been designed by someone who actually knows what they're doing.

[DkN]

Just to add to the above, Audiosources sold exactly those types of generic units, about 5 years ago. They have gained tremendous experience and knowledge since then, and have been steadily working to distance themselves from that market. They're not looking for a quick easy buck, they're seeking to establish their own brand. In the long term they hope to become a brand you can find in your local stores just like Pioneer, Kenwood etc.

As to the speed of delivery, it won't be affected by the discount option - I only ship a unit that is paid, but whether you get the full unit price refunded or a portion, the refund can be done later. Although, it is more effort for me to refund everyone $40, especially those who paid by bank transfer

[daveaus]

delivery

Hi DkN, who will you use the send these things? Just if its anyone other than Australia Post I might get it sent to my work address rather than the home address I gave you. Thanks.

[DkN]

Hi DkN, who will you use the send these things? Just if its anyone other than Australia Post I might get it sent to my work address rather than the home address I gave you. Thanks.

I was going to use Star Track Express, but it seems Australia Post just started offering door to door courier services too, so I'm still considering. It should be the same either way though, unless your work address is a PO box? AFAIK most local couriers will drop off items at the Post Office anyway.

[Fanaki]

I'm in for the raffle. I'm looking to add the DNS to the boxes of donuts I've won over the years haha

[moda]

Just to add to the above, Audiosources sold exactly those types of generic units, about 5 years ago. They have gained tremendous experience and knowledge since then, and have been steadily working to distance themselves from that market. They're not looking for a quick easy buck, they're seeking to establish their own brand. In the long term they hope to become a brand you can find in your local stores just like Pioneer, Kenwood etc.

As to the speed of delivery, it won't be affected by the discount option - I only ship a unit that is paid, but whether you get the full unit price refunded or a portion, the refund can be done later. Although, it is more effort for me to refund everyone $40, especially those who paid by bank transfer

Yea I referring to what option is easier for you to deal with, which seems to be the raffle since you only have to refund 4ish people as opposed to 70 :p

Seems most people are still preferring the raffle, according to the poll.

I was going to use Star Track Express, but it seems Australia Post just started offering door to door courier services too, so I'm still considering. It should be the same either way though, unless your work address is a PO box? AFAIK most local couriers will drop off items at the Post Office anyway.

Any discount for picking it up directly from you? Haha :p

[asa572]

I was going to use Star Track Express, but it seems Australia Post just started offering door to door courier services too, so I'm still considering. It should be the same either way though, unless your work address is a PO box? AFAIK most local couriers will drop off items at the Post Office anyway.

I thinks you will find that they won't delivery to the post office Sandy.

[moda]

I thinks you will find that they won't delivery to the post office Sandy.

Star Track is actually owned by Auspost, so that's why they deliver to the local post office (or in my area the local delivery center), but you're right, they're the only ones that i'm aware of that actually do that.