Online GPS Purchase Feedback - Honda Pilot

pilotjoe · 04-12-2006, 01:35 PM

I'm in the market for an aftermarket gps, preferrably a Garmin or a Magellan. In doing a comparative price search online I noticed some online sites with real competitive pricing. However, I just don't know whether these stores will provide me with a hassle-free transaction or not. Since I don't do much online shopping, I just want to get some feedback from fellow members who are avid electronic /computer gadget shoppers as to what online stores are recommendable and what stores to avoid.
Thanks for any feedback.

HDTVEE · 04-12-2006, 02:17 PM

Be very careful that whomever you purchase from is authorized by Garmin or Magellen. I have a 2 Garmins and live them and in the process of buying another.

ramirami · 04-12-2006, 02:26 PM

I have bought a couple from : http://www.bestpricegps.com

just make sure where ever you buy from that you use a credit card. That way if there is a problem you can dispute the charges and not be held liable for them

CMasten · 04-12-2006, 02:26 PM

REI.com is one that comes to mind,they just had a 20% coupon that might still be floating around. CostCo.com is another. There are some great outdoor sites but they tend to be more expensive.

I would also check out newegg.com

ramirami · 04-12-2006, 02:39 PM

moved from General Discussions

LChisum · 04-12-2006, 04:52 PM

I can recommend http://www.gpsnow.com

or

http://www.tvnav.com

You may find slightly cheaper prices elsewhere, but these sites are very competitive, and have been around for some time.

Larry

e2e · 04-12-2006, 05:00 PM

I purchased a Garmin c340 from gpsnow.com about a month ago. It was shipped the same day I ordered, and they only charged $7.26 for 2-day UPS. Their price was very competitive, but not the absolute lowest -- I went with them because of their high seller rating. Very satisfied.

jay · 04-12-2006, 06:25 PM

I bought a Garmin nuvi 350 at Best Buy, and a few days later saw the Costco offer of a $150 Costco Cash Card bundled with the nuvi 350. I talked Best Buy into refunding me $150 in a competitive price match.

BillG · 04-13-2006, 03:41 AM

My Garmin 2610 came from www.gpsdiscount.com.

I bought a factory refurbished one. The first unit I received had a problem and they swapped it out.

rocky · 04-13-2006, 06:26 AM

My Garmin Quest came from www.gpscity.com

beef_jerky · 04-14-2006, 07:09 AM

I checked www.pricegrabber.com for the lowest price on my Garmin Street Pilot c320, and found that www.buydig.com had the best price and decent reviews (4.5 out of 5 stars). I was happy with my buying experience from BuyDig. A co-worker really liked my c320 and she bought one too, also from BuyDig.

Good luck with your GPS purchase! Are you checking out www.gpsinformation.net?

pilotjoe · 04-14-2006, 12:22 PM

Thank you all for your feedback and to all the informative links you have provided.

ramirami · 04-14-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by beef_jerky
I checked www.pricegrabber.com for the lowest price on my Garmin Street Pilot c320, and found that www.buydig.com had the best price and decent reviews (4.5 out of 5 stars). I was happy with my buying experience from BuyDig. A co-worker really liked my c320 and she bought one too, also from BuyDig.

I have bought 2 cameras from buydig... Got them without any problems..

2005exlPilot · 11-09-2006, 04:12 PM

I bought my Nuvi 360 from www.buy.com. Great pricing at $620 and $5 UPS Ground shipping. Ordered one Friday evening, it was delivered next Friday. I'm quite happy with them.

I've bought stuff from BuyDig and GPSCity too, I'll order from them in future when the need arises.

04-12-2006, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
pilotjoe Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 97 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Online GPS Purchase Feedback I'm in the market for an aftermarket gps, preferrably a Garmin or a Magellan. In doing a comparative price search online I noticed some online sites with real competitive pricing. However, I just don't know whether these stores will provide me with a hassle-free transaction or not. Since I don't do much online shopping, I just want to get some feedback from fellow members who are avid electronic /computer gadget shoppers as to what online stores are recommendable and what stores to avoid. Thanks for any feedback.

04-12-2006, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
HDTVEE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Posts: 261 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Be very careful that whomever you purchase from is authorized by Garmin or Magellen. I have a 2 Garmins and live them and in the process of buying another. __________________ RED ROCK PEARL WEBASTO 749 SUNROOF, GARMIN 2610 GPS, FOG LIGHTS, PS/AT COOLERS, HITCH, FULL SIZE SPARE, SIDE STEPS, CROSS BARS, ALL WEATHER MATS, CARGO MAT, PERFECT FIT WIND DEFLECTOR, MB QUARTZ SPEAKERS, KICKER 5 CHANNEL AMP AND SUB, PIE AUDIO IN ADAPTOR, REAR SPLASH GUARDS, 3M FOG LIGHT PROTECTION, 3M DOOR GUARDS, 3M B-PILLAR PROTECTION, CENTER CONSOLE PADS, WHEEL LOCKS, 2004 HORN UPGRADE, THULE MOUNTAINEER CARGO BOX, MICHELIN CROSS TERRAINS, XM Commander with PIE input adaptor and Metra Power harness, LED interior lighting,DVD portable with Suspension theatre, Muth Signal mirrors with heated option, Helios HID hi-lo conversion kit, rear subframe brace retrofit

04-12-2006, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have bought a couple from : http://www.bestpricegps.com just make sure where ever you buy from that you use a credit card. That way if there is a problem you can dispute the charges and not be held liable for them __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

04-12-2006, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	moved from General Discussions __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

04-12-2006, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
LChisum Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain Posts: 422 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can recommend http://www.gpsnow.com or http://www.tvnav.com You may find slightly cheaper prices elsewhere, but these sites are very competitive, and have been around for some time. Larry __________________ 2010 CR-V Urban Titanium Metallic EX-L, Nuvi 2460LMT GPS, also '07 Accord EX-L. Former proud 7 year owner of 2003 Pilot EX-L.

04-12-2006, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	REI.com is one that comes to mind,they just had a 20% coupon that might still be floating around. CostCo.com is another. There are some great outdoor sites but they tend to be more expensive. I would also check out newegg.com

04-12-2006, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
e2e Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago 'burbs Posts: 130 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I purchased a Garmin c340 from gpsnow.com about a month ago. It was shipped the same day I ordered, and they only charged $7.26 for 2-day UPS. Their price was very competitive, but not the absolute lowest -- I went with them because of their high seller rating. Very satisfied. __________________ 2005 Pilot EXL (Black/Saddle) - OEM Foglights, OEM Hitch, OEM Woodgrain Kit, OEM Splash Guards, OEM Full Nose Mask, Wong's Pads, Weathertech Mats, Pilot SS Exhaust Tips, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio

04-12-2006, 06:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought a Garmin nuvi 350 at Best Buy, and a few days later saw the Costco offer of a $150 Costco Cash Card bundled with the nuvi 350. I talked Best Buy into refunding me $150 in a competitive price match. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

04-13-2006, 03:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
BillG Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 137 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Garmin 2610 came from www.gpsdiscount.com. I bought a factory refurbished one. The first unit I received had a problem and they swapped it out.

04-13-2006, 06:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Garmin Quest came from www.gpscity.com

04-14-2006, 07:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
beef_jerky Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 66 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I checked www.pricegrabber.com for the lowest price on my Garmin Street Pilot c320, and found that www.buydig.com had the best price and decent reviews (4.5 out of 5 stars). I was happy with my buying experience from BuyDig. A co-worker really liked my c320 and she bought one too, also from BuyDig. Good luck with your GPS purchase! Are you checking out www.gpsinformation.net? __________________ '05 EX-L Nighthawk Black - fog lights - auto dimming mirror - tow package - cargo cover (added 8/15) <a href="http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26905krLT2&i=173329"><img src="http://www.solisearch.net/ims/pic.php?u=26905krLT2&i=173329" border="0"></a>

04-14-2006, 12:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
pilotjoe Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 97 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you all for your feedback and to all the informative links you have provided.

11-09-2006, 04:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
2005exlPilot Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought my Nuvi 360 from www.buy.com. Great pricing at $620 and $5 UPS Ground shipping. Ordered one Friday evening, it was delivered next Friday. I'm quite happy with them. I've bought stuff from BuyDig and GPSCity too, I'll order from them in future when the need arises.

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