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Question About Prolong Grid Charger

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by DavidinNevils, Oct 19, 2021.

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  1. DavidinNevils

    DavidinNevils New Member

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    They aren't responding to an email via their CONTACT US box.

    Question: Anyone know why they'd charge more for online than retail?

    Retail represents a higher overhead - so online is 99% of the time cheaper.

    Retail price 449 $ 00

    Your cost 469 $00
    + Shipping
     
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    not sure they have retail, maybe just recent inflation?
     
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    Just done.

    Thanks.
     
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    OK, from the source, about $400. new with warranty for our 2008 - found at hybridautomotive on the prolong-battery-charger page. Plus, a little over $100. for a cable harness to share between our 2011 and 2012 ... should we decide to go that way. The basic discharge kit is just a couple of light bulbs - though they offer a more sophisticated alternative. Good stuff all around.
     
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