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GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« on: August 04, 2008, 04:44:42 PM »
RPM is proud to bring you yet another group buy for the Shark Fin Antenna from Visual Garage.

This is a fully functional and very stylish shark fin antenna that comes pre-painted to match your car. Hundreds of customers have already purchased this antenna and have been very pleased.

Utilizing fractal antenna technology, VG was able to develop a functional antenna that fits inside the shark fin and retains radio reception within normally acceptable ranges.  A fractal antenna is created using fractal geometry (repetition of a simple shape to form a repeating pattern) and has reception that rivals antenna designs 50% to 150% larger in size.  Through testing, they have found that the VG Shark Fin Antenna performed consistently better than any stubby antenna fitted on the same car.

A custom die-cut 3M double-sided adhesive gasket is designed to secure the VG Shark Fin Antenna in place, overtop of the antenna base.  This 3M adhesive is used because of its bonding strength to the car and its nature of being removable without damaging the paint. Also it has good weatherability and is insensitive to contamination.

The VG Shark Fin Antenna is made of sturdy and high quality ABS plastic by injection molding process. Each VG Shark Fin Antenna is painted and clear coated to color match the OEM color code of your car.  VG has reputable body shops working with them, so you can be assured that you are receiving a high quality paint job!


GROUP BUY PRICING

Our original shark fin group buys always used a stepped pricing model, but last time, we offered a single low price and it worked out very well, so we're trying it again! A price this low was previously only offered when we received more than 50 orders!

VG's MSRP --> $81.00
RPM's Retail Price --> $79.95

Group Buy Price --> $64.80 (20% off MSRP!)

This price includes USPS Priority Mail shipping within the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii). Shipping to Canada will be an additional US$5.00, but they will be shipped via Canada Post from British Columbia, so as to avoid customs fees. Canadian orders should use the shipping quote code: C35X

This group buy will accept orders until August 26, 2008. All orders will be sent to Visual Garage at that time. Once submitted, they will be made and custom-painted and will take approximately 4-5 weeks to ship. If you take part in this group buy, you should not expect to receive your antenna until late September, 2008! Yes, I know that's a long time. You can pay full price if you want your order to be processed right away. Normal orders are currently taking about 4-5 weeks from the time the order is placed, or less than a week if the "Rush Order" fee is paid.


HOW TO ORDER

You may order directly from our website via the link below. Do NOT choose the "Rush Order" option if you are participating in the group buy. When checking out, use the coupon code "SHARKFINGB" in order to be included in the group buy. If you do not redeem this coupon code, your order will be processed normally at full price. Canadian orders should use the shipping quote code: C35X

http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=294

« Last Edit: August 06, 2008, 03:15:55 PM by falcontx »
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2008, 05:05:09 PM »
I'm in!

I'm actually located in Richmond, BC where VG is from. Can I just pick up instead of having to pay another $5 for shipping...it kinda makes no sense for me to do that.

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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2008, 05:46:31 PM »
I'm in!

I'm actually located in Richmond, BC where VG is from. Can I just pick up instead of having to pay another $5 for shipping...it kinda makes no sense for me to do that.

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They do not allow local pickup.

Also, there is no need to start a list. Anyone who wants in needs to place their order prior to the end of the group buy.
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2008, 11:32:07 AM »
Just purchased mine! Cant wait to get it!
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2008, 10:43:09 PM »
is the price gonna be the same regardless of how many ppl purchase it?

doesn't seem to be much interest for some reason
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008, 03:31:34 PM »
is the price gonna be the same regardless of how many ppl purchase it?

doesn't seem to be much interest for some reason
Yes, this is a fixed GB price.
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 04:29:36 PM »
sweet, i'm in....
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2008, 04:54:49 PM »
will buy this once i get my credit card bill
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2008, 11:57:07 AM »
purchased!

can't wait till this arrives

hope it works well
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2008, 10:15:28 PM »
yeah... I'm getting impatient already cus im so excited :P, really cant wait to get this :P
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2008, 10:47:56 PM »
FINALLY !!!! a shark fin gb ^_^ thanks!
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2008, 03:15:51 PM »
im down with this, thanks  :P
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2008, 03:18:40 PM »
Just a few days left! Don't miss out!
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2008, 07:01:16 PM »
Make that ONE day left!
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2008, 09:57:22 PM »
woohooo...
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2008, 11:05:30 AM »
AUG 26? That's yesterday :(
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2008, 02:21:43 PM »
AUG 26? That's yesterday :(

you missed it ? :( :klavergreg: :klavergreg: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2008, 07:38:07 PM »
is it done yet ? have been over a month!
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2008, 10:20:53 PM »
GB is closed
just waiting to get it now.
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2008, 09:52:40 AM »
well i know that its over lols :P just waiting to get it too
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2008, 10:16:11 PM »
is it coming soon???

i havne't gotten it yet
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2008, 10:32:45 PM »
well apparently it supposed to be last week of september :) it says on first page that it takes nearly 4-5weeks to make these antennas and to be shipped after the gb ends which was like i think last week of august :) but who cares bout the wait....i think that it might be somewhat good to receive it w/o having it in mind...when u'll see the package u'll go wtf is this o_O and then would open the box and WOW a shark fin antenna finally! LOL
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2008, 11:19:29 AM »
yah i was actulally thinking that...i like to get mail and when something is addressed to me, i get all excited..lol

i dont' think they have to make them...they're just getting them painted
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2008, 01:13:36 PM »
ya...either way xD u know what i mean =D perhaps we could say that it takes 4-5 weeks to prepare them ;)
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #24 on: September 22, 2008, 04:06:06 PM »
We received some of the VG antennas today and the rest are supposed to arrive later this week. You guys should start receiving tracking numbers tomorrow and we'll try to have all orders shipped by the end of this week.
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« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2008, 04:20:05 PM »
Great to hear! Thanks for the update! Will we be recieving the information via PM or e-mail?
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« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2008, 06:08:51 PM »
Great to hear! Thanks for the update! Will we be recieving the information via PM or e-mail?

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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2008, 12:16:27 AM »
aw..should have kept this as a surprise so we would get that "wtf somethings for me" effect when we receive the package :D
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #28 on: September 25, 2008, 04:40:07 PM »
Got mine today! Thank you very much for the product, great quality, paint match is excellent!

Now I just gotta wait for this overcast to clear so I can install it!
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Re: GB: Shark Fin Antenna by Visual Garage (functional)
« Reply #29 on: September 26, 2008, 05:31:05 AM »
got mine today.  thanks!  i wasn't expecting it since i just got the notification email yesterday that it was shipped out...right before i leave my house for my friend's at 11PMish, i go out and check the front door.  lo and behold, there's a box at my doorstep.  and VOILA!  put it on after i came back
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