Godzilladude
08-09-2004, 10:16 AM
Hey,
I'm likely going to pick up the Escort 8500 X50 in a couple weeks. Did my hunting, and get the distinct impression that Escort has told its dealers they cannot discount it at all, everyone is $299 for the red. Is there someone else I should be looking?:confused:
Also, on eBay there are a number of folks selling new, in the box, units, for closer to $250. BUT, they say you don't get the warranty with it, and that the reason is that Escort has told them that if they underprice the unit, they won't honor the warranty. Do I really need that warranty? How long is it for? How much trouble do these units tend to have?
Without additional knowledge, my first reaction is to purchase an eBay unit and skip the warranty, and if it breaks I'll chalk it up to lesson learned and not buy another.
Comments?
I'm likely going to pick up the Escort 8500 X50 in a couple weeks. Did my hunting, and get the distinct impression that Escort has told its dealers they cannot discount it at all, everyone is $299 for the red. Is there someone else I should be looking?:confused:
Also, on eBay there are a number of folks selling new, in the box, units, for closer to $250. BUT, they say you don't get the warranty with it, and that the reason is that Escort has told them that if they underprice the unit, they won't honor the warranty. Do I really need that warranty? How long is it for? How much trouble do these units tend to have?
Without additional knowledge, my first reaction is to purchase an eBay unit and skip the warranty, and if it breaks I'll chalk it up to lesson learned and not buy another.
Comments?