Went Geocaching

[iluv cockerspaniels]

I went geocaching in Pennsylvania doing Riding the Rails. I was so close lost my footing slipped and GPS went flying and shattered the inside screen. I couldn't find my receipt, but I highly doubt it can be replaced. Anyone know where I can GPS for a decent price? I don't make very much money and was so bummed out.

[+NoLemon]

You didn't say what brand your GPSr was. I don't know about the other manufacturers, but Garmin has good customer service. Before you rule out having it fixed, at least contact them and ask for an estimate. The cost to repair might be lower than you think.

[+Cardinal Red]

NoLemon Posted on Apr 13 2005, 01:51 PM

Before you rule out having it fixed, at least contact them and ask for an estimate.

Not Exactly. No estimate. Garmin has a "flat rate repair charge". Seems to be about 1/3rd the cost of a new unit plus shipping.

 

I see you posted in the Garage Sale Forum and identified the unit as an Etrex.

 

Assuming we are talking about an Out Of Warranty Repair:

 

Garmin Out Of Warranty Repair

 

Look up a Product and get the price.

Edited April 13, 2005 by Cardinal Red

[+Anonymous']

That sucks. Sorry to hear about your loss.

[iluv cockerspaniels]

I went through Garmin.com and it's going to cost $59+... It's a yellow etrex. I bought it at Wal-Mart a couple months ago. I cant find my receipt. I am so bummed out because I was gonna go out this weekend with it

[+briansnat]

I went through Garmin.com and it's going to cost $59+... It's a yellow etrex. I bought it at Wal-Mart a couple months ago. I cant find my receipt. I am so bummed out because I was gonna go out this weekend with it

It will be like new when they send it back. Still cheaper than buying a new one.

[+CompuCash]

that sucks big time -

 

BUT! that's why I keep the wrist strap on mine and my wife keeps the lanyard around her neck on her Legend.

 

dropped it once - lesson learned -

 

cc\

[Iplayoutside]

I was looking for a cache on a steep hill, almost a cliff, last summer. I was using a stick to look under rocks for the cache. Except I upset a bee-hive! At the time I just carried my etrex without a cord or anything else. After I got stung several times I threw my etrex down and scrambled up to the top of the hill so I could run-away from the bees.

 

I waited for a 1/2 hour in an adjacent to field to make sure I wasn't going to go into shock for have an asthma attack. (I had a cacher who was a nurse caching with me) Taking an inventory I had been stung 8 times! But now I had to climb the 80 feet down the hill to get my etrex that I threw in my flight from the be-hive. Good thing it was yellow, had I had a camoflage one I would have just left it there.

 

When I finally retreived the etrex it was a little dusty, and I still have it. It's a tough SOB. Maybe laughing at my mis-adventure will cheer you up.

[+New England n00b]

I was looking for a cache on a steep hill, almost a cliff, last summer. I was using a stick to look under rocks for the cache. Except I upset a bee-hive! At the time I just carried my etrex without a cord or anything else. After I got stung several times I threw my etrex down and scrambled up to the top of the hill so I could run-away from the bees.

 

I waited for a 1/2 hour in an adjacent to field to make sure I wasn't going to go into shock for have an asthma attack. (I had a cacher who was a nurse caching with me) Taking an inventory I had been stung 8 times! But now I had to climb the 80 feet down the hill to get my etrex that I threw in my flight from the be-hive. Good thing it was yellow, had I had a camoflage one I would have just left it there.

 

When I finally retreived the etrex it was a little dusty, and I still have it. It's a tough SOB. Maybe laughing at my mis-adventure will cheer you up.

At least yours didn't float away down a river...

[+Stunod]

I was looking for a cache on a steep hill, almost a cliff, last summer.  I was using a stick to look under rocks for the cache.  Except I upset a bee-hive!  At the time I just carried my etrex without a cord or anything else.  After I got stung several times I threw my etrex down and scrambled up to the top of the hill so I could run-away from the bees. 

 

I waited for a 1/2 hour in an adjacent to field to make sure I wasn't going to go into shock for have an asthma attack.  (I had a cacher who was a nurse caching with me) Taking an inventory I had been stung 8 times!  But now I had to climb the 80 feet down the hill to get my etrex that I threw in my flight from the be-hive.  Good thing it was yellow, had I had a camoflage one I would have just left it there. 

 

When I finally retreived the etrex it was a little dusty, and I still have it.  It's a tough SOB.  Maybe laughing at my mis-adventure will cheer you up.

At least yours didn't float away down a river...

Thank you n00b, for reopening that painful wound...

(my new eXplorist 600 will be here Monday!)

[+New England n00b]

I was looking for a cache on a steep hill, almost a cliff, last summer.  I was using a stick to look under rocks for the cache.  Except I upset a bee-hive!  At the time I just carried my etrex without a cord or anything else.  After I got stung several times I threw my etrex down and scrambled up to the top of the hill so I could run-away from the bees. 

 

I waited for a 1/2 hour in an adjacent to field to make sure I wasn't going to go into shock for have an asthma attack.  (I had a cacher who was a nurse caching with me) Taking an inventory I had been stung 8 times!  But now I had to climb the 80 feet down the hill to get my etrex that I threw in my flight from the be-hive.  Good thing it was yellow, had I had a camoflage one I would have just left it there. 

 

When I finally retreived the etrex it was a little dusty, and I still have it.  It's a tough SOB.  Maybe laughing at my mis-adventure will cheer you up.

At least yours didn't float away down a river...

Thank you n00b, for reopening that painful wound...

(my new eXplorist 600 will be here Monday!)

You're welcome!