Garmin 500..

scazzer
scazzer Posts: 254
edited October 2013 in Road buying advice
Ive decided to go for the Garmin 500 and looking around for deals just want to know if anyone has bought this unit through fleebay from Taiwan or should i stay clear and pay the extra and buy from this country?

cheers

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  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Steer clear! Buy from UK.
  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    That was quick lol,yeah ok cheers i'll do just that worth a try to save abit of money lol.

    cheers
  • stu-bim
    stu-bim Posts: 384
    Was looking earlier this year and handtec.co.uk was the cheapest I found. Didn't buy in the end so can't comment on service but they were the cheapest I found
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  • elderone
    elderone Posts: 1,410
    I got mine from handtec and the service was bang on.No worries at all.
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  • mudslinger
    mudslinger Posts: 237
    I've bought several Garmin devices from Handtec & they have been spot on.

    Looking to buy a Garmin swim from them as well...
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  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    Just check all bike retailers and also amazon / halfords and buy from the cheapest. I ended up using amazon a few months back.
  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    yeah spotted them on handtec and for the bundle they were the cheapest but will have a quick look around

    cheers for replies
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    Bought my original 705 from Israel on ebay and never had a problem with it or the supplier. Cheaper than the UK even with shipping too. My 810 came from good old Wiggle.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • SFT
    SFT Posts: 156
    I just got a new reconditioned NOH Garmin 500 from Wiggle for £127, with a full guarantee, which I think is a good price...
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    I would definitely not buy Garmin overseas - there are simply too many warranty issues with their products to take the chance with. My 705 went phut, my 800 has had numerous problems and a pal's new 810 fried itself on a wet ride (water managed to get in through the 'gaskets').

    Peter
  • alex222
    alex222 Posts: 598
    I bought my 500 from Handtec. Was dispatched very promptly so no complaints. Just annoyed with myself for not buying the full bundle.
  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    Yeah gonna buy the bundle from Handtec cheapest ive seen £170 and plus easy to send back if i have any problems.

    cheers
  • fsd61b
    fsd61b Posts: 109
    I bought a new 510 from e bay (uk seller)this month and wish I had bought it from a shop. It has never been able to up load to a computer despite endless plug in downloads / help site searches /re boots etc etc.Now use my old cateye again and try not to dwell on the error. Halfords were only £30 more expensive but would have saved in the long run.

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