Anyone interested in saving a few bucks on some "cosmetically challenged" pannier systems? ::024::
We currently have two 40L Defender pannier systems in black for the Super Tenere that incurred minor damage during shipping from Bulgaria. Not sure if they got the raw end of the deal when the pallet was loaded into the plane, but there are very shallow depressions/dings where the latch body is bolted to the pannier body. As the latch is the highest point on the side of the case, if the freight guys get a little careless, this is typically where it's going to be damaged.
These cases are fully functionally and with a block of wood, a rubber mallet, and about 5 minutes of your time, you can probably get 95% of the ding out of the sidewall of the case. Those that have stopped by the shop and seen firsthand my definition of "scratch and dent" usually laugh out loud, as I am overcritical to a fault - if it's not perfect, it's not going out the door, or at least without a sizable discount. Please note - these are a final sale item, so if you are bothered by small imperfections irrespective of savings, these might not be for you.
The full Defender system for the Super Tenere (racks and panniers) would normally run you $1,079.99 plus $119 Lower 48 USA shipping for a total of $1,198.99. For the dinged cases, I'll take $200 off the shipped total, getting them down to $998.99 shipped to the lower 48 USA. If you're in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, or Mexico, I'll also pro-rate a shipping discount if interested.
Sample pictures of the "damage" are below (I've tried to pick the two worst ones to show). You'll see a very small outline of the latch body on the inside of the pannier where the powdercoating was stressed, and I've tried to show the depth of the ding by holding a straight piece of cardstock next to the outside wall.
Any questions, please feel to call the shop at (585) 310-ADVM or email me.
Thanks!
We currently have two 40L Defender pannier systems in black for the Super Tenere that incurred minor damage during shipping from Bulgaria. Not sure if they got the raw end of the deal when the pallet was loaded into the plane, but there are very shallow depressions/dings where the latch body is bolted to the pannier body. As the latch is the highest point on the side of the case, if the freight guys get a little careless, this is typically where it's going to be damaged.
These cases are fully functionally and with a block of wood, a rubber mallet, and about 5 minutes of your time, you can probably get 95% of the ding out of the sidewall of the case. Those that have stopped by the shop and seen firsthand my definition of "scratch and dent" usually laugh out loud, as I am overcritical to a fault - if it's not perfect, it's not going out the door, or at least without a sizable discount. Please note - these are a final sale item, so if you are bothered by small imperfections irrespective of savings, these might not be for you.
The full Defender system for the Super Tenere (racks and panniers) would normally run you $1,079.99 plus $119 Lower 48 USA shipping for a total of $1,198.99. For the dinged cases, I'll take $200 off the shipped total, getting them down to $998.99 shipped to the lower 48 USA. If you're in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, or Mexico, I'll also pro-rate a shipping discount if interested.
Sample pictures of the "damage" are below (I've tried to pick the two worst ones to show). You'll see a very small outline of the latch body on the inside of the pannier where the powdercoating was stressed, and I've tried to show the depth of the ding by holding a straight piece of cardstock next to the outside wall.
Any questions, please feel to call the shop at (585) 310-ADVM or email me.
Thanks!