Delaypat Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hey all, Just got my tax refund and i'm ready to spend it all in one place...HEHE...I have been a pretty broke college stuident, but screw it, I WANT A GPS!!! So I was wondering where a good place to buy from was... So far I have found: getagps.com offroute.com tigergps.com Which one is the best?? I just dont want to get screwed and not get anything in return...Thanks SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! I CANT WAIT TO GEOCACHE!! Pat www.myspace.com/delayedsleep Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Opps didnt see that I had a sig allready...Sorry to double post it..... pat Quote Link to comment
+ricstone Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 WWW.adventurestation.com is were i got my new Gps60. very pleased with there service an the shipping was very fast. like 2 days. the prices was as cheep or les than the others Quote Link to comment
+Westerner Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I just got a Garmin Etrex Vista from Amazon.com for $200. It's the best price I have seen. They also give $30 off if you sign up for their credit card (which you can then cut up). It amazes me to see the prices people are paying for used units on E-Bay. It's often more than you would pay for a new gps. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Amazon.com seems to consistently have the best prices. Offroute.com sometimes beats them on certain units. Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 amazon is saying $404+rebate........I think i have to pass from them....but thanks...the cheapest I have seen is from getagps.......thanks though Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I've bought GPS units from http://www.gpsnow.com and http://www.tigergps.com and they were both terrific experiences. Prices are always fluctuating so at any given time, one of the popular vendors will be lower then the others. Might search using http://www.froogle.com and then sort by price (low to high). Quote Link to comment
+Mudinyeri Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I almost hate to say it but don't overlook your local Wally World when looking for GPS's. They had the absolute lowest price of anyone on my eTrex Yellow - including new ones on eBay. Quote Link to comment
+jon & miki Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Or look at TVNAV.COM. Their prices are usually within a few bucks of the competition and they can offer a lot of individualized advice based on their personal experience with the various units. I've purchased from them several times and never been disappointed in the equipment or the advice. Jon Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Thanks!! i'm gonna get a 60cs from getagps.com.....$382.95...the lowest I have seen...Thanks for all the help everyone!!!!! Delay Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I just got a Garmin Etrex Vista from Amazon.com for $200. It's the best price I have seen. They also give $30 off if you sign up for their credit card (which you can then cut up). It amazes me to see the prices people are paying for used units on E-Bay. It's often more than you would pay for a new gps. that's the place - got thee there one at a time - lowest prices found on the web and free shipping on all of them. Quote Link to comment
+hardwire Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Got mine a few weeks ago.... TigerGPS 1 010-00322-20 Garmin GPSMAP 60C Color Hand Held GPS 352.00 I think Garmin has a rebate alos... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Thanks!! i'm gonna get a 60cs from getagps.com.....$382.95...the lowest I have seen...Thanks for all the help everyone!!!!! Delay Check GPSexplorer.com. They have a $50 rebate on the 60CS now and if you add in Garmin's current $50 rebate it's something like$330 there.. Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Just saw that, thanks!!!! I'm hanging on the page with my credit card out....OH BOY...OH BOY............What to do????? I WANT TO BUY IT, but..........AHHHHHHHHH................I mean $100 off is a great deal..............Ive printed the rebates off.....I hate choices....Hummmmmmmmm..............Oh man, this is tough................HEHE i'm such a dork sometimes.......LOL................... Thinking hard Delay Quote Link to comment
+GrnXnham Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 We have purchased both of our GPSr's from getagps.com No problems. Great prices. Quote Link to comment
RoosterBoy Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 (edited) i have ordered from http://www.gpsnow.com in the past and i just got my 60cs by fedx yesterday from them. i have never had a problem with them they ship same day everyday and everything was bran new in the box i give them a 10 out of 10 good luck Edited March 15, 2005 by RoosterBoy Quote Link to comment
Raoul Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Hey all, Just got my tax refund and i'm ready to spend it all in one place...HEHE... I can give you my account-number!!!! (If it makes you feel better... always nice to help someone!!!) Quote Link to comment
+outdoorman63 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 wal mart, gpscity, and amazon all are great places..just buy what you think will cover your needs for now and in the future the first time and dont make the mistake's i did and keep upgrading and changing in the first year i currently own a geko201, yellow etrex, vista c and a 60c just sold the vista original i also had...if you can find someone who has one of what you want and play with it..try it out and make an informative decsion..lol wish i had bought the 60c first...and dont get me statrted on my pda's and that stuff Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 (edited) Compuplus had the best price for MeriGolds, found via Amazon.com. Ordered on a Tuesday night (processed Wed), got it on Monday. Eastcoast to Westcoast. Around 173 shipped. Goto Amazon.com or Nextag.com Edited March 15, 2005 by Marcie/Eric Quote Link to comment
guanavalleyguy Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 (edited) Beware of ebay. I don't know what might happen to your warranty if you buy from an ebay auction. Personally, I love ebay, and I go there first when I am thinking of buying something. But, I am getting the shaft from a kayak paddle company on their warranty because I didn't buy from one of their dealers. It has caused me to re-think buying expensive items from an individual on e-bay. Plus, with the gps units I have looked at, the prices are not much better on e-bay than with other e-tailers. I agree with everyone else, Amazon truly has the best online price. Edited March 15, 2005 by guanavalleyguy Quote Link to comment
+jacques0 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Sometimes it's worth a few extra bucks to buy from a local retailer. If you have a problem, you can usually get immediate resolution, you're supporting the local enonomy and helping someone to keep their job, you can spend time comparing products in-hand, and you avoid excessive packaging (even though I'll be the first to admit that it's fun to get a package in the mail). Geocaching is, after all, an outdoor sport, so why not go outside, drive to a local store, and spend your dollars locally. Quote Link to comment
+ZingerHead Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Amazon has the 76CS for less than the 60CS right now - $399 vs $404. Get the credit card deal for an additional $30 off, plus the Garmin rebate and you have a very nice GPS for about $325. Free shipping, and you don't need to worry about tech support/warranty coverage that you might run into with an auction purchase. Quote Link to comment
Pipanella Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Compuplus had the best price for MeriGolds... Ordered on a Tuesday night (processed Wed), got it on Monday. Eastcoast to Westcoast. Around 173 shipped. Ditto! And I also got Mapsend Streets and Destinations plus a bonus 64MB SD card for an extra $25.99. Quote Link to comment
Starship1 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I recently purchased a Meriplat from Compuplus and was very pleased. They appear to have absolutely the best pricing I have seen anywhere. But one word of caution, keep your eye on the shipping charges, they may seem unreasonalbly high, they are fast however. Best of luck with whatever purchase you make. cheers Quote Link to comment
Pipanella Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I recently purchased a Meriplat from Compuplus and was very pleased. They appear to have absolutely the best pricing I have seen anywhere. But one word of caution, keep your eye on the shipping charges, they may seem unreasonalbly high, they are fast however. Best of luck with whatever purchase you make. cheers Yes, the shipping charges are high, and I hated that, but even with high shipping charges, they had the lowest price. And yes, they are FAST! Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 thanks to everyone who has responed, you guys(gals) have helped me out totally....still not sure what I want to do yet...Im thinking about waiting, but dont want to wait...LOL.......I'm crazy sometimes when money is involved...I just put this into things: I have been smoking pot for sometime now, That is a total waste, I could buy a GPS...And then I think about my credit card, do I want to put more on it??? HEHEHE I'm nuts...Sorry!!! I'm sure you all are saying that is too much info..LOL....thanks again guys!! Delay Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 OK I DID IT!! I bought from gpsexplorer.....WOOHOOO....so You will see me on here many times and whatnot.....................Wow I cant wait!! this is totally going to rock...I'm way excited.....God I'm a nerd...LOL...............thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Delay Quote Link to comment
Raoul Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Which model did you get??? Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 60cs....Can't wait!!!!!!!! my parents totally think i'm retarted, but oh well!! Delay Quote Link to comment
Raoul Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) Very good choice!!!!!You won't be disappointed,that's for sure!! Next time your parents get lost by car or on foot and they don't have a small superior GPSr with them,which will guide them back to the front door of their house,they won't think you're that retarted...I swear!!! Greetings from the Netherlands.. Edited March 16, 2005 by Raoul Quote Link to comment
+Kenr74 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) I'm not real happy with GPSExplorer but I did finally get my 60CS from them. Some people have had good luck with them though so I hope you get yours quickly. All of their guarantees and claims of customer service are BS.(Atleast from what I've seen from them) Now I'm just hoping they actually honor their own rebate. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=92722 Edited March 16, 2005 by Kenr74 Quote Link to comment
IceKnight (aka VectorJoe) Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Got my MeriGold from CompUplus Jan 2004 and was very happy with the deal I got. Got MeriGold + MS -S & D for $200 after rebate (I think). Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Yeah I still havent got my tracking number and stuff.....I would like at least a confirmation that my order is in the mail........ DelAY Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) Sometimes it's worth a few extra bucks to buy from a local retailer. If you have a problem, you can usually get immediate resolution, you're supporting the local enonomy and helping someone to keep their job, you can spend time comparing products in-hand, and you avoid excessive packaging (even though I'll be the first to admit that it's fun to get a package in the mail). Geocaching is, after all, an outdoor sport, so why not go outside, drive to a local store, and spend your dollars locally. I could find no competetive prices around town for a MeriGold or Plat. Cheapest I saw was Wallyworld for 199$. Plus the place also had combos with Topo or Direct route and a power cable for some extra dough. Extra stuff: By the time your tracking number is emailed to you, hopefully the s*** is already halfway to you. You want to see it as it goes? I'd rather it just get here. The delay is usually in their updating, not the actual shipping out. This was the case with Compuplus. Compuplus also has the best average in reviews i've seen. Edited March 16, 2005 by Marcie/Eric Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 yeah it was kinda funny because my credit card company(wells fargo) called me this morning to make sure I charged....thats pretty cool that they made sure I made the deal....Anyway that would be totally cool if when I got home tonight from work its waiting for me...Ahh now that would be awesome....It wont happen, but hey why not dream? LOL....I will let ou all know what happens........ Delay Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 yeah it was kinda funny because my credit card company(wells fargo) called me this morning to make sure I charged....thats pretty cool that they made sure I made the deal....Anyway that would be totally cool if when I got home tonight from work its waiting for me...Ahh now that would be awesome....It wont happen, but hey why not dream? LOL....I will let ou all know what happens........ Delay My credit card company called me, three times in a row, when I was building my latest PC. I told them that I use it regularly for online purchases. Requested that they not call me for online purchases shipped to my billing address. Quote Link to comment
Raoul Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 yeah it was kinda funny because my credit card company(wells fargo) called me this morning to make sure I charged....thats pretty cool that they made sure I made the deal....Anyway that would be totally cool if when I got home tonight from work its waiting for me...Ahh now that would be awesome....It wont happen, but hey why not dream? LOL....I will let ou all know what happens........ Delay Man.....you must really want that GPS to arrive!!!! Hope you don't have a girlfriend,because she's gonna miss out on some serious quality time with you when the GPS arrives!!! Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 HEHE I totally want it now: I got this today from gpsexplorer It shows on your order that we submit that to the warehouse today for next day shipment. We won’t get a tracking number until tomorrow. Once we get the tracking number from the warehouse we will contact you via email with the information. Thank you for your business. Let me know if you have any other questions! Paula www.gpsexplorer.com 800-477-8910 Soooooooo.........It looks like I should get it tomorrow I hope, Otherwise, I'm not going to be a happy camper...LOL I do have a Girlfriend, We will totally be going out and playing with it!! I just hope its here by tomorrow so I can play with it on friday after work...LOL!! I can't wait! Delay Quote Link to comment
+Blind Avocado Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 And believe me, it will be a much better high then smoking pot. Congrats, and good luck! You'll love it! Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Napoleon XIV totally rules...did they ever do anything else? I know its off topic but hey...LOL.........I will let you guys know when it comes.....See ya Delay Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Here is what I got today in my e-mail from gpsexploerer: "We are sorry to inform you the item was out of stock yesterday. We will have this shipped for you. Once the item is shipped we will send you a tracking number via email. Thank you for your business." Now wait a minute, they could charge my card with no problem, but it was out of stock? They even say they wouldnt charge my card untill it was shipped.....Sounds fishy to me..........What do you think I should do? Call them and bitch about charging my card and not letting me know it was out of stock? I mean the lst mail I got from them sounded like it was in the warehouse.....Ahhh it better be here damnit!!!! Delay Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 I sent them an e-mail...I just pretty much said, "Hey guys put yourself in my shoes".....I told them they need to let their customers know when an Item isnt in stock and not to charge their card.......Ahhh i'm mad.....very mad....This company is crap....I am wondering if they will even honor their rebate.....I will keep you posted on what happens.....Oh yeah I told them If its not here by tomorrow, I would like something in return...That would be cool if they threw in a case or something, that way I would be cool with that.....Its not going to happen and I'm starting to wonder if I will ever see my 60cs.........So the moral, DONT ORDER FROM GPSEXPLORER.COM!!!!! Delay Quote Link to comment
+Marcie/Eric Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Call, cancel, and order from compuplus.com Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Newest response: "We are sorry to inform you that we may not give you nay extra items in addition to what you have ordered. Your order will be shipped out today. You will receive the order tomorrow." Ok so it seems like they are rushing it...thats good....If it doesnt show up tomorrow, I will be irrate!!! I will keep you posted!!! Quote Link to comment
+jacques0 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Well, your handle (name) is---after all---DELAYpat !!! You should change it to RUSHpat or something (that would tie in with the pot smoking, too). Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 HEHEH what It really means is that I love to use my Delay pedals to make sound....2 delays at once is great......HEHE I'm such a dork and its fine! Anyway Happy My day!! Pat Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Well guys it has shipped...I got my ups tracking code thinggy, but it doesnt work...HEHE Oh well......It will be here tomorrow....Woohooo!! Delay Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 so now I just hope it rains tomorrow so I can be here to sign for it...my pops is outa the office.....OH maybe I will ask my neighbor if he could sign for it.....Good times...I cant wait! Ps Have a bugged any of you with all these posts?!?!? pat Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 ITS HERE!! ITS HERE!!! ITS THE BEST DAY EVER!!(In the words of Spongebob) Wow this has a lot of stuff......I have my day planed now!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! thanks all for putting up with me! Delay Quote Link to comment
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