Mina Galleries vs. Adamesh
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Hey all, looking for everyone's $.02 on products from Mina Galleries vs. Adamesh. Specifically, I'm looking at purchasing a mesh grille (upper and lower) for my 05. Both Mina and Adamesh offer the upper and lower (Pic below only shows upper for Adamesh).
Adamesh Lower: USD$153.00
Adamesh Upper: USD$248.00
Mina Lower: USD$175.00
Mina Upper: USD$225.00
So, they're basically the same price. So it comes down to quality, really. Does anyone have a personal experience with either of these products, or the companies in general? I've heard good things about both, but thought I'd pose the question anyway. Thanks!
Adamesh Lower: USD$153.00
Adamesh Upper: USD$248.00
Mina Lower: USD$175.00
Mina Upper: USD$225.00
So, they're basically the same price. So it comes down to quality, really. Does anyone have a personal experience with either of these products, or the companies in general? I've heard good things about both, but thought I'd pose the question anyway. Thanks!
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I use both as they do sell a few different items. I can tell you if you call or email Chris at mina and ask his best price for members, he usually gives a discount and shipping is better for US customers. The mesh grilles are essentially the same. Chris is also interested in new product ideas if you're looking for something.
Adamesh has been great as well but I've not really received any discount.
Adamesh has been great as well but I've not really received any discount.
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Adamesh are fine, Mina are good too....
Adamesh - we waited quite a while for the exhaust finisher for my sons X Type!
No personal expeience with Mina, but Chris seems like a great guy and has helped many members here.
Just for reference, Mina are Now FORUM SPONSORS too, so there may be a forum members discount ( mention JF when speaking to them ) and you'll be supporting a JF vendor.
Good luck whichever way you decide to go
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Adamesh - we waited quite a while for the exhaust finisher for my sons X Type!
No personal expeience with Mina, but Chris seems like a great guy and has helped many members here.
Just for reference, Mina are Now FORUM SPONSORS too, so there may be a forum members discount ( mention JF when speaking to them ) and you'll be supporting a JF vendor.
Good luck whichever way you decide to go
Jim
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Many many positive reviews on here and other sites.
I'd always at least give them a chance at my business and go from there....
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Thanks for the input everyone! I was pleasantly surprised at all the replies overnight! I love this forum. Well, looks like I'll be giving Chris at Mina a call.. I'll let you know how it goes. And Blindside, that's a good idea. What kind of paint did you use? Philhef, I'll probably mention your name if you don't mind, since it seems like you've been working personally with him a lot lately.
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I have not used Mina but I use Geoff at Adamesh all the time, not so much for grilles as I often make my own but I have no issues, the biggest problem is the shopping costs, sure you can get the VAT taken off but sending stuff to the other side of the pond is not cheap, I have this problem all the time...... Whatever your choice I am sure you will be happy
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I must say, Chris is fast with his email. Offered them both to me for $325 shipped, which is about $100 off list if you factor in shipping costs. Very happy, and ordering them today! Unfortunately, since the Jag is all wrapped up for winter still (which doesn't want to leave in Chicago), it will be at least a month, maybe longer, before I'm able to tackle installing them
. I'll be sure to update y'all when I do get them on though.
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Thanks for the input everyone! I was pleasantly surprised at all the replies overnight! I love this forum. Well, looks like I'll be giving Chris at Mina a call.. I'll let you know how it goes. And Blindside, that's a good idea. What kind of paint did you use? Philhef, I'll probably mention your name if you don't mind, since it seems like you've been working personally with him a lot lately.
Geoff at adamesh has been helpful too for things I can't find for my XF.
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Glad to hear they're holding up well and that you've been happy! Looking forward to having the same experience
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Yes both companies appear to make good products for sure.....
Having spoken with both companies I can only comment as follows....
Chris at Mina seems to be both more readily available to contact and is also more willing to "deal" with customers in reagrds to price.
There definitely seems to be some "come & go" as well as offering good service and a forum sponsor supporting the forum to boot.
Having tried to contact Adamesh several times I have had difficulty, they tend to be more intransigent on price as well, as far as I can see.
The lower mesh grille that Peter ordered in fact came from Lockwoods as it tended to be better priced, arrived quickly and fitted extremely well.
Lockwood International as it happens will be a forum sponsor too shortly, offering a selection of grilles as well as dial fascias for many types of vehicles
Having ordered the exhaust finisher tail pipe for the diesel from Adamesh, the delivery time was poor especially considering we are in the same country and not exactly the opposite end of the world.
Having spoken with both companies I can only comment as follows....
Chris at Mina seems to be both more readily available to contact and is also more willing to "deal" with customers in reagrds to price.
There definitely seems to be some "come & go" as well as offering good service and a forum sponsor supporting the forum to boot.
Having tried to contact Adamesh several times I have had difficulty, they tend to be more intransigent on price as well, as far as I can see.
The lower mesh grille that Peter ordered in fact came from Lockwoods as it tended to be better priced, arrived quickly and fitted extremely well.
Lockwood International as it happens will be a forum sponsor too shortly, offering a selection of grilles as well as dial fascias for many types of vehicles
Having ordered the exhaust finisher tail pipe for the diesel from Adamesh, the delivery time was poor especially considering we are in the same country and not exactly the opposite end of the world.
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