+The Spindoctors Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Does anyone have experience in ordering a GPS unit from the USA. I'm considering an eTrex Legend from offroute.com; one to support geocaching.com, and two the exchange rate at the moment makes it very competitive. If you have oredred, what should I watch for? Are maps a problem - both purchase and upload? Quote Link to comment
+HardUnits Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 If you order from the US and your unit has mapping it will include US base maps and cities data base. The warranty will not be valid in Australia and the unit would have to be sent back to the US if there was any problems. GME the local Garmin distributor, like distibutors for most products, will only support what they have distributed. That said the chances of problems are small. The mapping won't be a problem if you buy the Australian Metroguide but that is another $235-270. As far as offroute, I don't know anything about them but be mindful of the considerations above. Why not support a local geocacher like Alex from Cartographics? You can check his web site at www.cartographics.com.au. He doesn't do online order but you can give him a call or email for pricing. Quote Link to comment
Bronze Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 A bank cheque from the commonwealth cost an extra $20 and more if over $500Au. The mail insurance with notification of reciept will start a $11 as well. A $5euro pin ended up costing me just under $50Au. Came from Germany and took a month and a half airmail via Ebay. I have sent your mate an Email HardUnits as I'm in the market for an eTrex. Cheers. Bronze. Dubbo - Central Western NSW. thebronzemailbox@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment
+The Spindoctors Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 I ended up buying a GPS from the USA. First attempt on eBay was a fizzer. Instead of getting a GPS I got a can of peas. Unlikely to my money back. There's a lesson for everyone buying through online auctions. Check, check and triple check the seller (I only double checked). My second attempt throughout Offroute.com was succesful, however I was hit with a $100 customs fee! In the end the choice is order from within Australia, or buy it overseas and bring it home or have someone bring it across for you. Another lesson in life. Quote Link to comment
Bronze Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Double bugger! Bronze. Dubbo - Central Western NSW. thebronzemailbox@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment
+ToolkiT Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 quote:My second attempt throughout Offroute.com was succesful, however I was hit with a $100 customs fee! In the end the choice is order from within Australia, or buy it overseas and bring it home or have someone bring it across for you. Another lesson in life. I bought my eTrex when I was in the US for US$119 (plus sales tax) which ended up being about half of what you pay here... but if you add import tax and shipping that gap gets a lot smaller Quote Link to comment
tolmh Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 Picked up a Magellan SporTrak Pro from Offroute.com during a recent visit to Washington DC. Total cost, including next day shipping to where we were staying - AUS$390 . Quote Link to comment
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