2006-2007 Prius Leather Seat Covers

Hi,
One of my Boss's former employees ordered Leather Seat Covers for his Prius on eBay.....and ordered the wrong color! The seller will not take them back and now we are stuck with grey seat covers that cost $530 (plus $30 for shipping), and it is my job to try and sell them (the box is taking up alot of room in my office!)
I found this chatroom while Googling and wondered if anyone out there is interested in making us an offer for these new and unused 2006-2007 Leather Seat Covers???
Thanks for looking!
itsjustmyjob

Hi itsjustmyjob,

It would be useful if you post a link to the ebay page showing and describing these covers.

Good luck.

itsjustmyjob
If you can't find an ebay link, it would help if you could post the brand name on the box, and list any descriptive information it has. Most importantly people will want to know if they are side air bag compatible and if they are meant to go over the existing seat covers, or are meant to be installed instead of the existing cloth (eg remove cloth first).

Good luck
Fernsmom

boo & pmanza,
Thanks for the advice. I can't give the eBay auction listing since it is from last May (too old) but, I do have a copy of the original listing, it says:
"Brand new original seat covers, never been installed, fits 2006-2007 Toyota Prius with or without front seat mounted side airbags. Factory color Charcoal (grey/burgundy) replaces current cloth seats in your car. These kits are sold directly to Toyota dealers when people requested leather in their car. Includes: All seats front to back, five headrest covers, front and rear armrest covers, four door panel covers, two rear side bolster covers."
The box says "A.L.I." and I can't get the Seller's name, since the printout I have cut the name off and I can't go back into the ebay account, since we closed all ebay accounts (too much spending!)
Hope this helps any possible buyers!
Thanks,
itsjustmyjob

I was shopping for leather interior a while back. I recognize the name "ALI".
The seller's eBay name could be
"alileather" (if I recall correctly).
He/She has been selling Prius leather interior kit for $530 consistently.

Thanks, ceric!
You are probably right. Hope this helps to sell those seat covers ... gettin' tired of lookin' at 'em!

I might be interrested if they are discounted below the original e-bay price. Need to confirm they are light gray and not darker grey.

Hi NoMoShocks,
We probably will go down on price as time goes on, can't say how much yet (my boss still wants full price for now).
I have looked at the color myself and I would say it looks like a MEDIUM grey to me ... not as dark as a charcoal, but not as light as a light grey - right in the middle of these two colors. I will keep you posted as I get a reduced price.
Thanks,
itsjustmyjob

Okay All,
Today my boss agreed to go down to $450, any takers let me know. I will update again, if he let's me go down on price again.
Thanks!
itsjustmyjob
:attention:

Just curious.
Why don't you listed it on eBay and explain why you need to sell it?
I am sure you could reach a bigger audience.

Hi ceric,
The former employee I mentioned previously pretty much destroyed our eBay account (unsent items, bad feedbacks, purchased items not accounted for, ...) my boss closed our eBay account. It would be nice, but short of putting an ad in the paper, I thought I'd try this.

Thanks for asking!
itsjustmyjob
:whip:

FYI:

I looked in the box and all I have is a warranty tag and a packing slip that says:

Auto Leather Inc.

Toyota Prius Hybrid SRS FE0060-EXP


1 REAR CUSHION 100%
1 REAR BACK 60%
1 REAR BACK 40%
1 FRONT CUSHION DRIVER
2 FRONT HEADREST
2 REAR HEADREST
1 REAR HEADREST CENTRE
1 FRONT CUSHION PASSENGER
1 REAR ARMREST
1 FRONT BACK DRIVER
1 FRONT BACK PASSENGER
6 DOOR TRIM
1 FREEZER

All 20 pieces are accounted for.

Thanks,
itsjustmyjob
:violin:

Itsjustmyjob,

FYI:

This looks like the current eBay page for the seat covers:

eBay Motors: 2006 - 08 Toyota Prius Leather Interior (item 190200855993 end time Mar-02-08 14:25:14 PST)

I think the eBay seller only recently increased the price to $550 + shipping.

Almost everyone will need a professional auto upholsterer to install these seat covers (they are not slip covers; they replace the OEM cloth fabric covers and thus the seats have to be partially disassembled and reassembled, the OEM fabric and 100s of hog rings have to be removed, and the leather seat covers are then installed with new hog rings).

Yes, Tom!
This is the exact photos and description I have a copy of (which cut off the seller's name) and yes, his price is $549! We are selling ours for $450, that is a $100 savings that will pay for a professional install!
What a deal!!!
Any takers?
itsjustmyjob

Hi all!
Thank you for your entertaining and informative replies to my postings. I got a new job (yay!) and will not have to concern myself with these seat covers anymore (after tomorrow!)
Happy Prius driving to all and thank you!
itsjustmyjob....not!
:whoo:

You're funny. :lol::rofl:

Come back any time re things Prius.
Congrats and good luck with your new job.:cheer2:

Congrats...

Since you are moving on, care to leave your Boss' contact info in case there is a taker?

Yes, please contact Sharon at (586) 296-6980 to discuss these seat covers.
By the way, my boss (soon-to-be-former boss) said he will go down to $400!!!!
Woohoo!
Thanks Prius Owners!
itsjustmyjob
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