thejollysinker Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I’m looking at getting something a bit better than my old garmin gps map to look at the seabed and haven’t got a big budget. Been looking on FB marketplace and seeing what looks like some good buys. This took my fancy and wondered what others might think about going down the used route? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1198352904063138/ Is it worth a gamble? (Please say yes then I can justify it to the missus 👍😬) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, thejollysinker said: I’m looking at getting something a bit better than my old garmin gps map to look at the seabed and haven’t got a big budget. Been looking on FB marketplace and seeing what looks like some good buys. This took my fancy and wondered what others might think about going down the used route? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1198352904063138/ Is it worth a gamble? (Please say yes then I can justify it to the missus 👍😬) No it's not. PM me I have a better idea! GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 No, used tech isn’t usually repairable if it goes wrong and I see people advertising 10 year old units for good money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, thejollysinker said: I’m looking at getting something a bit better than my old garmin gps map to look at the seabed and haven’t got a big budget. Been looking on FB marketplace and seeing what looks like some good buys. This took my fancy and wondered what others might think about going down the used route? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1198352904063138/ Is it worth a gamble? (Please say yes then I can justify it to the missus 👍😬) No, contact the saint 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, GPSguru said: No, contact the saint 😉 The instal team are pretty lapse though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon cook Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Funny, I'm kinda in the same boat as I'm in need of a new unit for my boat. FB does throw up the odd bargain, but there's a few scams about too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 46 minutes ago, JonC said: The instal team are pretty lapse though. Why, were you not sure what you were doing ? Easy, Red to negative, and Black to live, then stick the earth up your butt, and you are good to go............... mick and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, GPSguru said: Why, were you not sure what you were doing ? Easy, Red to negative, and Black to live, then stick the earth up your butt, and you are good to go............... I had a contract with the supplier to install my plotter that was never honoured. Saintly Fish and GPSguru 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Yes repairing new sounders isn't done normally. I shattered my Garmin 8410 just a few weeks after installing from hitting waves on my local bar crossing, ended being a throw away item. Garmin shouldn't make glass screens for boats if they can't handle boating use. Second hand gear is pretty much worthless here. I offered my lowrance hds 12 gen $300 (150 quid) with transducers and nmea kit and didn't get a single enquiry so gave it to a friend, same with the simrad evo 3 I took out of my little centre console. I suppose it comes down to a smaller market gets a higher price in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) bear in mind this unit has no gps facility and new units can be had for less than £300. go with saintly fish Edited April 29, 2023 by mick Geoff and thejollysinker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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