Suspicious sellers of Garmin devices on OLX??

[EmptyB]

I've noticed a lot of "too good to be true" (in my opinion) sales of Garmin Edge 810 and Edge 1000 GPS's on the above website.

 

Guys are advertising them new (still in the box) at prices starting from approx. R4500.00.

 

You contact them and ask if they still available. Answer: Yes, still available.

 

Then I ask, why so cheap, is the box still sealed,are you a dealer for Garmin and where can we come check the unit before buying it.....then you get no reply

 

Anyone had similar experiences or bought these units off OLX/Gumtree?

 

 

[Zariuss]

If it looks to good to be true it normally is!!

[venom1]

Grey imports perhaps?

[EmptyB]

If it looks to good to be true it normally is!!

Agreed....just thought the guy might have some sort of feasible explanation

[EmptyB]

Grey imports perhaps?

As in no back up/warranty?

[Long Wheel Base]

As in no back up/warranty?

Ill be honest garmin are pretty good with back up/warranty. I bought a garmin edge 200 from the states(not online, went into shop and bought it) when they first launched the edge years ago. It was just good timing for me as it had just been launched there and hadn't been launched here yet. I asked them how does warranty work and they said its world wide. Then 2 years ago it died on me. I went to garmin in honeydew and told them I didn't buy it here in RSA so is it still under warranty. The guy said of course it is(I didn't even have my proof of purchase!). They offered me 2 options: pay in very little and get a new model or fix for(that's where I stopped him and said ill take the new one). I think I paid about R500 and got a new edge 500. That's how they keep you as a customer for life!

[Edge540]

Ill be honest garmin are pretty good with back up/warranty. I bought a garmin edge 200 from the states(not online, went into shop and bought it) when they first launched the edge years ago. It was just good timing for me as it had just been launched there and hadn't been launched here yet. I asked them how does warranty work and they said its world wide. Then 2 years ago it died on me. I went to garmin in honeydew and told them I didn't buy it here in RSA so is it still under warranty. The guy said of course it is(I didn't even have my proof of purchase!). They offered me 2 options: pay in very little and get a new model or fix for(that's where I stopped him and said ill take the new one). I think I paid about R500 and got a new edge 500. That's how they keep you as a customer for life!

Now that really is awesome service. Well done Garmin  . Been trying to decide between a Sigma Rox and Garmin 510. Guess it'll be the Garmin even if it is more expensive

[Nickster]

Now that really is awesome service. Well done Garmin  . Been trying to decide between a Sigma Rox and Garmin 510. Guess it'll be the Garmin even if it is more expensive

Garmin has the best customer service IMO.

My HRM stopped working, they replaced it on the spot no questions asked.

I've since bought the fenix2

 

Won't buy anything else but Garmin

[EmptyB]

Ill be honest garmin are pretty good with back up/warranty. I bought a garmin edge 200 from the states(not online, went into shop and bought it) when they first launched the edge years ago. It was just good timing for me as it had just been launched there and hadn't been launched here yet. I asked them how does warranty work and they said its world wide. Then 2 years ago it died on me. I went to garmin in honeydew and told them I didn't buy it here in RSA so is it still under warranty. The guy said of course it is(I didn't even have my proof of purchase!). They offered me 2 options: pay in very little and get a new model or fix for(that's where I stopped him and said ill take the new one). I think I paid about R500 and got a new edge 500. That's how they keep you as a customer for life!

Thanks for the info and your opinions guys, appreciate it.

 

The reason I'm looking for a new Garmin device is because my Edge 500 I've had for years now is starting to pack up on me despite master resets of device etc. I will definitely get a new Garmin because I agree, their service is fantastic!

 

I read somewhere that the Edge 500 will no longer have firmware updates available due to its age and maybe being discontinued?? Don't know if this is a load of "BS" or is it time to move on from the Edge 500 series?

[nonky]

olx and gumtree rule of thumb:  IF IT LOOKS STOLEN OR DODGY, IT IS.

[Long Wheel Base]

Thanks for the info and your opinions guys, appreciate it.

 

The reason I'm looking for a new Garmin device is because my Edge 500 I've had for years now is starting to pack up on me despite master resets of device etc. I will definitely get a new Garmin because I agree, their service is fantastic!

 

I read somewhere that the Edge 500 will no longer have firmware updates available due to its age and maybe being discontinued?? Don't know if this is a load of "BS" or is it time to move on from the Edge 500 series?

Take your 500 to garmin in honeydew(think its laser park) and they will exchange it for a very small fee. really is worth it. If you go buy a new one you end up with 2(1 being an old one that doesn't work) and even if the old one still worked you probably wouldn't end up using it. DO IT JUST DO IT

[EmptyB]

Take your 500 to garmin in honeydew(think its laser park) and they will exchange it for a very small fee. really is worth it. If you go buy a new one you end up with 2(1 being an old one that doesn't work) and even if the old one still worked you probably wouldn't end up using it. DO IT JUST DO IT

 ....will give it a try. Gonna pop in there later. For you info, they have now moved to Strijdom Park in Randburg. That's the new walk in service centre.

[Long Wheel Base]

 ....will give it a try. Gonna pop in there later. For you info, they have now moved to Strijdom Park in Randburg. That's the new walk in service centre.

Ahh that's lekker. A little bit closer for me . Thanks

[kosmonooit]

Grey imports perhaps?

 

They are not that much cheaper overseas anymore

[Harryn]

Here is a self explanatory email thread with the enterprising scammer, who it transpires has "unsteved". Feel free to mail or call him, he seems nice. Not..

 

 

 

 

Hi,

 

Bank Details

 

Philani Nkosi

acc.62486753562

branch code.250655

FNB BANK

 

Please send me the proof of payment

 

Regards

Phil

0616874300.

 

On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 3:26 AM, Harry wrote:

Have you sent it yet??????????????????????????????????

 

 

 

From: Garmin Edge Sales [mailto:garminedgesales099@gmail.com]

Sent: 18 November 2014 09:56 AM

 

To: Harry

Subject: Re: ? Reply to your ad on OLX: Garmin Edge 810 Performance Bundle

 

 

Hi,you send me your address where the Garmin will be delivered, proof of payment, delivery takes 2 days regards.

 

 

 

On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 10:40 PM, Harry wrote:

 

Perfect. Please send it to me at 51 West street, Houghton Estate.

 

I just want to know – I take it that its brand new????? Sealed in box hey, otherwise I am not interested.

 

 

 

Please confirm urgently. I want it v urgent - I have a bike race this weekend so I need it then. Will you be able to get it to me by then

 

 

 

From: Garmin Edge Sales [mailto:garminedgesales099@gmail.com]

Sent: 17 November 2014 10:47 PM

To: Harry

Subject: Re: ? Reply to your ad on OLX: Garmin Edge 810 Performance Bundle

 

 

 

Hi,sorry am in George i can courier it to you regards.

 

 

 

On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 12:21 PM, Harry > wrote:

 

Great, i will come pick it up tomorrow. Will bring cash. Please send me your address and phone no and your name.

 

Regards

 

HARRY

 

On 17 Nov 2014, at 21:57, Garmin Edge Sales wrote:

 

Hi,yes the Garmin is available.

 

 

 

On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Harry wrote:

 

From: Harry

 

Hi Paul, i am v interested in the garmin 810 bundle u have advertised. Please emsil me urgetly to arrange the sale

 

This message is regarding:

http://www.olx.co.za/iid-736976100?invite=CRMcontact-seller-za_item_text&a=99&utm_source=crm_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=item_text&utm_campaign=contact-seller

 

 

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[Harryn]

Things I have learned from this experience:

 

1. Paul in Joburg can morph into Phil in George in a nanosecond; and

 

2. When shopping for your own birthday present, stay away from OLX!