Zaino MF towel was released
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wfedwar said:
:bigups
I agree, maybe it's because a lot of Zaino users are so adamant about Zaino and think nothing comes close, but anyways back on topic about the towels. My question to those who have used them is if the price is worth it. What makes the towels better than other Microfiber towels costing $25 per 3 towels? I guess I'm wondering why I should switch from even cheaper towels, lets say $25 for 6, that work very well, are these that much better?
imported_rydawg1
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This thread is too funny.
If Megs, AG, DD, etc., made these towels, they would be praised as the best things out there by a ton of people.
I personally don't care who makes what, but if it is a superb product, I will buy it from any company. An open mind is a positive mind.
If Megs, AG, DD, etc., made these towels, they would be praised as the best things out there by a ton of people.
I personally don't care who makes what, but if it is a superb product, I will buy it from any company. An open mind is a positive mind.
imported_FJF
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dan46n2 said:
Personally, I think their pricing is congruent with other premium MFs. Whether that pricing is in line with one's realm of acceptance is a purely personal concern.
imported_FJF
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dan46n2 said:
What would be an example of that? You have a pic, a description, and user reviews and comparisons. I can't recall any vendor posting a white paper on his towel offerings - most offer less info than Zaino - so where is the problem?
Setec Astronomy
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This is a no-win argument. People don't really buy Zaino on a cost-effectiveness basis (although you do use very little of the chemical products to get the job done). They are buying on a reputation, a community, an assurance that the product is top-notch, and a mystique, if you will. If you have to make a cost justification, you aren't really the Zaino target market, and they're not trying to prove anything to you, nor do they have to to sell all the towels they can make.
imported_FJF
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dan46n2 said:
Fair enough. By the same token one can only assume that you're not convinced to buy any towels from any vendor who sells his wares at a similar price point. There's certainly nothing wrong with that. It just seems silly to single out a specific manufacturer, when he offers more info than many others, as that seems like the point of contention.
To number of folks, $25 for 3 premium MFs is perfectly acceptable. Monster Fluffy, as just one example, has been selling at that price point for years. Zaino caters to the same market. Choosing to do so, in lieu of trying to offer something to everyone, is their option to take.
Setec Astronomy said:
Well I think most people buy Zaino sealants because they claim to be very long lasting and make the car look good which are perfectly acceptable traits for me to buy a sealant so it is partly cost effectiveness. Using Zaino every 6 months will make a bottle last years making it cheap per application. However with the towel I just don't see any selling points unless you just want to have a "Zaino" towel. I'm not singling out Zaino, there are other manufacturers that make towels where I don't see a price to benefit justification. I was simply asking why would someone spend more on a microfiber towel if cheaper ones don't scratch and work well, what else does a towel do? So I'm wondering what all the hype about these towels are. Is the selling point just that they are softer? I guess I don't get it.
Setec Astronomy
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Seems like one of the selling points is that they are "made in the USA", as well as being truly edgeless. I have a hard time spending that much on a towel, but I imagine I will try a pack eventually when I need to order something else. But at least two of them may just wind up keeping my Monster Fluffy company, as I alluded to earlier in the thread, LOL!
EDIT: I guess it's fortunate they come in pack of 3, so if I buy a pack, I'm sure to use one.
EDIT: I guess it's fortunate they come in pack of 3, so if I buy a pack, I'm sure to use one.
imported_FJF
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Setec Astronomy said:
Same here. I got some Monster Fluffies in a trade a few years ago and liked them enough to buy three more. I thought they were worth the money, even though I often buy BOGOs, sale items and closeouts. If I order from Zaino, I'll grab a 3-pack of the towels, too.
I love that fact that Zaino offers towels now. I've only been on Autopia for a short time but I have been using Zaino for over 10 years. I think being able to get nice towels that a Zaino user can have confidence in right from the same source is awesome. The only reason I found Autopia was because I was doing a little digging on another vendor who is acting shady. I have learned much the last few weeks reading stuff here, but for those who have not found Autopia yet, towels are now less of a concern. Professional detailers and avid enthusiasts probably won't need them, but for the regular users on their personal vehicles it works out well.
Just my .02
Just my .02
SuperBee364
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Having the fluffiest, softest, most Made-in-the-USA towel in the world doesn't mean diddly if you already marred the paint during the wash. JMO. 
wannafbody
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SuperBee364 said:Having the fluffiest, softest, most Made-in-the-USA towel in the world doesn't mean diddly if you already marred the paint during the wash. JMO.
Well, nothing worse than using some QD with that super duper new MF towel you grabbed at the Automotive store and instilling micromarring on a freshly polished
hood. Been there, done that. Some MF from the same manufacturer varies widely in quality. The chinese factory worker making 10cents an hour doesn't give a crap about your paint.
wannafbody said:
So why spend $25 on 3 towels if the quality varies so much? Also I have never scratched my paint with cheaper towels or noticed a difference in quality (from the same manufacturer) , I'm not talking about Costco towels but good quality towels, most are about half the price or less than the Zainos however.
imported_FJF
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dan46n2 said:
We get it; you don't like Zaino. Prolonging the negativity by purposefully uploading inflammatory text isn't exactly productive. For some unknown reason, you still want to keep it going. :sadpace:
FJF said:
No I just don't see all the hype around an expensive microfiber towel that from what I have read here has no real benefit compared to others in its price range or cheaper. Isn't it strange that the release of a "new" towel has almost 5,000 views? I had to check it out for myself and when I question the merit of paying so much for a towel I am accused of being inflammatory.