Selling old Car Thing stock

[snorlaxhf]

I am associated with a vintage museum in my country, and since the Car Thing is now discontinued, we would like to get an unit (or two - as backup) to add to the collection.

Already spoke with Spotify support, who told me I could probably get some help regarding this, if I posted here and someone official from Spotify replied.

We can buy them on eBay used for a bit over $100 each with VAT and import fees, but that's a bit too much for us.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

[the_garniiics]

I am attempting to buy this as a Christmas gift but there does not seem to be an option to add it to the cart. Where can I purchase this? I found out way too late that this was a free item for premium users, but now wondering if it is still available to own. Thanks

[MattSuda]

Hey @the_garniiics 

Unfortunately, Spotify has discontinued Car Thing and is no longer taking new orders for it.

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23280357/spotify-stops-manufacturing-car-thing-q2-2022-earnings

[#4]

I'm interested in buying a Car Thing.

[kaworu_bloodpaw]

Spotify has stopped production on Car Thing according to this article on The Verge.

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[AlejaR]

Hey there,

Thanks for posting in the Community and welcome.

Just jumping in here to clarify the current Car Thing situation. 

The goal of Spotify’s Car Thing exploration was to better understand in-car listening, and bring audio to a wider range of users and vehicles. Based on several factors, including product demand and supply chain issues, we have decided to stop further production of Car Thing units. Existing devices will perform as intended. We’ve learned a lot from Car Thing, and will continue to focus on the car as an important place for audio.

Hope this clears things up. If you have any questions or need anything else, the Community is here for you.

[vaZark]

That’s a shame. i would’ve loved a battery powered Spotify thing to use a desktop device at work

[Blumdidium]

Screw you guys for getting rid of it, one of the biggest mistakes you've ever had as a company. Just when I was financially able to get one I, see them in ebay for 200$ BS the demand issue was your fault. The product was NEVER advertised on any sizeable level. 100% failure on your part. 

[Rafaelccosta]

god, this idea was awesome to have in setup, all i want is one to put below the monitor, it would just be awesome, danmmmmmm

[BroCanUNot]

You can buy one on ebay for 20 dollars right now. 

[05jds]

Can’t believe it’s not for sale. Spotify what the **bleep** are you doin?! U have all this support and help section about car thing yet u are not even selling it. How silly must u be. Please get it back on the market we need it! 

[AinsleyS]

You can find similar things in Amazon, and they don’t cost an arm and a leg 

[dropdeadnicknoc]

Can you link some examples that are similar to it and have reasonable reviews? I'm curious to get something like this since they aren't available anymore.

[Clos310]

I have one still factory sealed I don’t have Spotify so no need for it if your still interested 

[Clos310]

 

 

 I’ll let it go for cheap I got it in an auction lot of don’t plan on using it. Not a Spotify person so whoever interested just reply here and I can post it on eBay or Facebook marketplace for a secure shipment 

[projectpowers]

Hey Clos310

this available still, looking to grab one.

[lukas003]

still aviable?

[Clos310]

Yes it is. Will you want me to post it on eBay or Facebook market place 

[acas7]

Hey! Did you ever end up selling your car thing? If not I'd be down to buy it off of you

[Clos310]

No I still have it. Send me a private message