for several months, the chrome key was being sold mail order by a dealer in
Maryland. one needed to show proof of car ownership and the Smartkey
was shipped by FedEx to your door. the few lucky individuals who were
able to take advantage of this was able to get Smartkey for $60, including
blade key.

then, in early March, they price doubled to $115, though one can still order
with proof of car ownership (eg VIN) mail order. this is still approx 50% or more
savings compared to face-to-face purchases through your local dealer.

oempartsdirect dot com is the vendor. they are mail order offshoot of the
MB dealer Hammersley out of Virginia.

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