Overpriced Garmin Devices

[razorspells]

Hello GPS fans, I was in a mall today and saw this store selling Garmin devices and the prices are outrageous!!! See attached image.

Like other members suggested DO NOT BUY in the Philippines, it's very expensive! Just get a friend or relative to buy you abroad or if you have a paypal account, buy it on ebay or some other online sites.

Don't be fooled into buying the PH map. This map is FREE right here at RoadGuide. Download the standard map use it and start contributing to get the upgraded map. It's that simple.

[hbt]

hello gps fans, i was in a mall today and saw this store selling garmin devices and the prices are outrageous!!! See attached image.

Like other members suggested do not buy in the philippines, it's very expensive! Just get a friend or relative to buy you abroad or if you have a paypal account, buy it on ebay or some other online sites.

Don't be fooled into buying the ph map. This map is free right here at roadguide. Download the standard map use it and start contributing to get the upgraded map. It's that simple.

amen......

[native_kim]

Maybe we all should warn others in different car sites which we are a member of about this.. they should all be informed that most of the (over-priced) Garmin devices that are sold here in the Philippines have maps installed that came from this site.

And all they need to do is become a member to get the free map.... more members = more contributions = more accurate maps.

[amf]

Let me guess.... Infomax!

Was there last night (Greenhills) and saw an iPhone 3Gs priced at...... hold on to your seats!................. Php75K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Suntzu]

haha! they're nuts!

[Borgie]

Hello GPS fans, I was in a mall today and saw this store selling Garmin devices and the prices are outrageous!!! See attached image.

Like other members suggested DO NOT BUY in the Philippines, it's very expensive! Just get a friend or relative to buy you abroad or if you have a paypal account, buy it on ebay or some other online sites.

Don't be fooled into buying the PH map. This map is FREE right here at RoadGuide. Download the standard map use it and start contributing to get the upgraded map. It's that simple.

Great find and thanks for posting. Totally outrageous prices! Hope others who come across something like this will take photos and post it here so those planning to buy GPS will be properly informed.

[Roadguide2000]

GPS prices in US

If you have relatives in United States, pabili ka na lang o di kaya pasalubong na lang. Ito ang halaga ng GPS sa US;
1. Garmin Nuvi 260W - +/- US$ 225.00
2. Garmin Etrex Legend HCx-+/- US$ 240.00

[sylar]

Nakabili ako ng Nuvi 260W sa Costco 2 weeks ago.... $129.00 na lang.

If you have relatives in United States, pabili ka na lang o di kaya pasalubong na lang. Ito ang halaga ng GPS sa US;
1. Garmin Nuvi 260W - +/- US$ 225.00
2. Garmin Etrex Legend HCx-+/- US$ 240.00

[Roadguide2000]

Nakabili ako ng Nuvi 260W sa Costco 2 weeks ago.... $129.00 na lang.

Pwede yon baka clean up sales na seguro. Magto-two years na kasi yong sa akin.

[Borgie]

If you have relatives in United States, pabili ka na lang o di kaya pasalubong na lang. Ito ang halaga ng GPS sa US;
1. Garmin Nuvi 260W - +/- US$ 225.00
2. Garmin Etrex Legend HCx-+/- US$ 240.00

Garmin Etrex Vista HCX (higher specs than Legend) $192.95 nalang http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-V...0480232&sr=8-1, the Legend cost $186.97

the Nuvi 260W $149.99 http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inc...0480362&sr=1-1

both these items free shipping to any US address... If you have relatives there they can maybe ship it to you here, you'll spend maybe less than 3K for shipping...

[jspalaroan]

Garmin Etrex Vista HCX (higher specs than Legend) $192.95 nalang http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-V...0480232&sr=8-1, the Legend cost $186.97

the Nuvi 260W $149.99 http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inc...0480362&sr=1-1

both these items free shipping to any US address... If you have relatives there they can maybe ship it to you here, you'll spend maybe less than 3K for shipping...

Does anyone here has an experience door to door delivery via a legitimate courier? I think most of us are concerned how much would be the taxes and duties /delivery charges door to door ( I personally prefer this method rather than sending via post office and charging us outrageous fees. P3k less is acceptable but I doubt this and maybe more ) Best really is to handcarry the items

[pokz]

Does anyone here has an experience door to door delivery via a legitimate courier? I think most of us are concerned how much would be the taxes and duties /delivery charges door to door ( I personally prefer this method rather than sending via post office and charging us outrageous fees. P3k less is acceptable but I doubt this and maybe more ) Best really is to handcarry the items

I haven't experienced being overcharged by the post office except for P35 fee and with OR given. This is true for the 5 or 6 nuvis I bought for my co-workers. Only drawback is you have to wait up to three weeks for the units to arrive, but it's all worth the wait. On the contrary, I bought an external drive from ebay with UPS shipping and they charged me P1,600 for taxes

If you're willing to wait, the post office option is a good one. And I haven't lost a single item with them.

[razorspells]

I agree with pokz the post office fee is just P35.00 and is the best option.

My 265WT is due to arrive this week. I bought it from ebay at $221 + 34.95 shipping, roughly 12k. Shipping is through USPS Priority Mail International Parcels. I also haven't lost a single item with them for the longest time that I have been buying on ebay...

Also if you use FedEx or DHL you will pay additional custom taxes..
This happened to me when I bought 4 books at amazon.. I paid custom fees to DHL worth P2319.60

So if you have patience try the post office option.

I haven't experienced being overcharged by the post office except for P35 fee and with OR given. This is true for the 5 or 6 nuvis I bought for my co-workers. Only drawback is you have to wait up to three weeks for the units to arrive, but it's all worth the wait. On the contrary, I bought an external drive from ebay with UPS shipping and they charged me P1,600 for taxes

If you're willing to wait, the post office option is a good one. And I haven't lost a single item with them.

[jspalaroan]

I agree with pokz the post office fee is just P35.00 and is the best option.

My 265WT is due to arrive this week. I bought it from ebay at $221 + 34.95 shipping, roughly 12k. Shipping is through USPS Priority Mail International Parcels. I also haven't lost a single item with them for the longest time that I have been buying on ebay...

Also if you use FedEx or DHL you will pay additional custom taxes..
This happened to me when I bought 4 books at amazon.. I paid custom fees to DHL worth P2319.60

So if you have patience try the post office option.

Thanks for the feedback, now I got confidence, time to scout for 76 csx

[vubando]

If you have relatives in the US, check first at the websites (Bestbuy, Radioshack, Walmart, etc), especially during their promo periods (Thanksgiving, Memorial day sale), then magpadala na lang kayo. Nuvi 205 can get as low as $99.