+Camping Hoosiers Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 This morning while thumbing through the paper I tripped over the Garmin GPS III Plus on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods for $179. Reading the fine print, it said that these units are reconditioned and have a one year warrenty. So I picked one up... everything about it looks new, I wouldnt have known that it was reconditioned unless they had disclosed it. Does anyone know what "reconditioned" actuall means? see ya, jeff' Camping Hoosiers Memphis, Indiana. USA Quote Link to comment
+KatieBTrekkers Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 It probably had a glitch that would take to long to fix. So Garmin set the customer a new one and when this one was fixed they sold it to Dick's to sell as reconditioned..Just like a reconditioned starter for your car. Dave B. Quote Link to comment
+RangerRick Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 While I was talking to a Dell Computer rep, he told me that if a unit is returned to the warehouse for any reason, even if it was not opened, they could not sell it as new. If the box was opened, they would test the unit, repair it if it needed it and mark it reconditioned or refurbished and send it out. If the box was unopened, they would stamp it reconditioned and send it out at a discounted price. So my point is even if you buy a refurbished or reconditioned item, it may be brand new anyway. My two cents Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 I had a Magellan 4000XL, that I broke. I sent it in, and got back a reconditioned unit, that looked alot cheaper than the one I sent in. The case was cheaper made, and the Backlight was not as good. I just sent in my poor GPS V for repair, and I hope that the replacement or repair, get me back a quality looking unit. Of course function is better than looks. Quote Link to comment
OFF RODE Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 I bought a G III+ reconditioned from an internet gps reseller and it has worked flawlessly for months. Like you I wouldnt have ever known it was not "new". But I paid $199 ! I want a rebate "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there." Yogi Berra JeepNAz@aol.com Quote Link to comment
Atilla the Pun Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Jeff n Dana: This morning while thumbing through the paper I tripped over the Garmin GPS III Plus on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods for $179. Dick's wouldn't happen to have a Web page, would they? AtP Quote Link to comment
qman2 Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/home/index.jsp Quote Link to comment
+Camping Hoosiers Posted March 25, 2002 Author Share Posted March 25, 2002 From the horses mouth... thanx, jeff' Thank You for contacting GARMIN: We appreciate your inquiry. A reconditioned unit simply means that the unit has been returned to GARMIN for one reason or another and "reconditioned" or fixed to like new condition, and sent back out. The units are still good and useable in every aspect. If you have any problem within the first year of ownership, GARMIN offers a one year warranty on all manufacturer defects, and is the same as the warranty you would receive from a new unit. Best Regards, David Hubbs Product Support Specialist GARMIN International 1.800.800.1020 www.garmin.com Camping Hoosiers Memphis, Indiana. USA Quote Link to comment
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