Ordering direct from Giesemann

[KJAhp098]

It looks like the Giesemann Spectra units are discontinued, so I'm looking to buy a unit directly from company. I've been emailing one of their reps and have received a quote along with their bank info to do what looks like a wire transfer in Euros.
Has anyone done this before with a foreign company? Is it as simple as me going to the bank and figuring out the conversion rate and sending the funds?

 

[Uncle99]

The bank will do all that for you, minus the service fee.
The transfer is safe,

 

[Brucealmighty]

There may be import taxes too

 

[Tumey]

I was able to order replacement parts for my Aurora directly from their website. The transaction processed normally and surprisingly my order arrived from Germany in just 4 days.

 

[Midrats]

I wish someone would manufacture some non-ugly halide fixtures in the U.S. My Giesemann stuff looked and worked like new after 15 years of continuous service. I regret selling it.

 

[KJAhp098]

Thanks, all. I've had a 250w Spectra in the past instead of the 400w. By far my favorite fixture since I've been in the hobby from 2004.

 

[jda]

You can trust them, at least it worked for me. I have done it with them (for parts) and also AquaMedic.

 

[smiley28]

Don’t forget your vat fee.

 

[ingchr1]

Don’t forget your vat fee.

Do non EU residents have to pay VAT? Several years ago I ordered a pair of shoes and didn't pay any VAT.

 

[smiley28]

2 yrs ago paid 3-400$ vat fee for a giesemann

 

[smiley28]

72” spectra

 

[MartinM]

I’ve ordered from them three times. You’ll wait about two months for Spectra’s (they’re made to order) but you’ll get them. They’re definitely worth it If you want halides (there aren’t many halide options anymore, especially ones that look good)

 

[A. grandis]

We are still fortunate to be able to order directly from Giesemann. It is a shame to have to do that though! I wish Giesemann would have representatives in US with their products and parts with a great customer service. I guess we'll need enough orders til they can do something about it.
I've got one of the last 48" Spectras fom BRS before they discontinue. It has been a great experience with the Spectra. One of the best halide/T5 fixtures with great distribution, passive cooling and with it's luxurious look for the right price IMO. Great choice!!

 

[MartinM]

Well not everyone lives in the USA. I don’t

 

[Guttersnipe]

It looks like the Giesemann Spectra units are discontinued, so I'm looking to buy a unit directly from company. I've been emailing one of their reps and have received a quote along with their bank info to do what looks like a wire transfer in Euros.
Has anyone done this before with a foreign company? Is it as simple as me going to the bank and figuring out the conversion rate and sending the funds?

I bought a spectra from them last October. I’m in Los Angeles. You pay through PayPal. It was easy.

 

[Dakota_reef]

I was super happy to see this thread. I want one of their 60" Infinity fixtures, but I don't even see that available on their site. Does anyone know why?

 

[Guttersnipe]

I was super happy to see this thread. I want one of their 60" Infinity fixtures, but I don't even see that available on their site. Does anyone know why?

They don’t make them anymore. I asked about it too before ordering the spectra.

 

[Dakota_reef]

They don’t make them anymore. I asked about it too before ordering the spectra.

crap, so no more MH fixtures these days? This is an atrocity! So Spectra AND Infinity are gone?

No other pendant comes close to how the Giesemann's look, and the combo of T5/MH is still such an incredible spectrum. I'm super sad now.

I've been in contact with an LFS in Germany that said they can get it for me, but they will charge over 300 Euros to convert it to 110.

 

[Guttersnipe]

crap, so no more MH fixtures these days? This is an atrocity! So Spectra AND Infinity are gone?

No other pendant comes close to how the Giesemann's look, and the combo of T5/MH is still such an incredible spectrum. I'm super sad now.

I've been in contact with an LFS in Germany that said they can get it for me, but they will charge over 300 Euros to convert it to 110.

They still make the spectra. I just got one made and sent to me last October.
they don’t just have them already laying around. They will make you one once you place your order.

 

[Guttersnipe]

crap, so no more MH fixtures these days? This is an atrocity! So Spectra AND Infinity are gone?

No other pendant comes close to how the Giesemann's look, and the combo of T5/MH is still such an incredible spectrum. I'm super sad now.

I've been in contact with an LFS in Germany that said they can get it for me, but they will charge over 300 Euros to convert it to 110.

Email geisemann direct to get your light. They don’t charge extra for any conversions.