A K
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Keeping in mine the suggestions I received in my thread the other day, I'd appreciate feedback on the listing. It does not go fully live until tomorrow night, so I can edit it until then. Thanks!
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Travis Munday
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Seems to be a bad link, even when searching using only the auction number.
A K
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Hmm. Perhaps I can see it because I am logged into eBay. In that case, here is my text (ignoring photos and descriptions). I've bolded, red-ed, and made larger than normal the text starting at "PLEASE READ" and ending at "If you have any questions . . . ."
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Garmin StreetPilot 7200
+ CityNavigator v.2008 Maps on Unit
+ Accessories
Up for auction is one used Garmin StreetPilot 7200 with CityNavigator v.2008 Maps (on unit only) and accessories. Purchased new this entire package would cost in excess of $850. Get it here gently used for much less!
PLEASE READ AND TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BIDDING!
Important stuff I want you to know:
(1) I purchased the *original* unit new on May 4, 2006.
(2) On or about July 1, 2007, I discovered the internal speaker of the *original* unit did not work (I always ran sound through the auxiliary-out and into my car's audio system).
(3) On or about July 13, 2007, Garmin sent to me a replacement StreetPilot 7200. I am selling the unit that Garmin sent back to me under warranty as Garmin assumedly kept the first unit. I do not know if this is a true new unit or a refurbished unit. I do know that when I received it, it looked new, contained all factory plastic covering on the screen, etc. Thus, at best it was a new replacement, and at worst it was a refurbished/never sold unit. I have all documentation for the repair/replacement.
(4) The original unit went out of warranty in July, 2007. The replacement unit came with a ninety (90) day warranty, which would have ended last week (July 13-October 13, assumedly). Thus, this unit is out of warranty.
(5) All this being said, the unit works fine. I've included photos below of the unit in operation. I will ship the unit fully insured to the purchase price so as to protect the buyer in the event that UPS drops it out of their truck (sarcasm).
So, when you bid, keep the above in mind. That is why you'll discover that the serial number on the replacement unit does not match that on the box or the number I wrote in the instruction manual.
Important payment and shipping information:
(1) Payment is to be via PayPal only. I've heard too many stories about fraudulent U.S.P.S. money orders and checks.
(2) I will only ship this to a verified PayPal address. If you don't have one, don't bid.
(3) Buyer pays a fixed shipping cost of $35.00. This covers UPS ground insured to the final bid amount, as well as signature by only an adult at the recipient's address. This normally will cost about $30 (I know this from when I sent it to Garmin in Kansas). The other $5.00 is for packaging. The unit will be packed insanely well.
(4) I reserve the right to refuse a bid from a bidder with multiple negative ratings. Again, I want to protect myself. This unit is too expensive to take any chances.
(5) No, I will not sell this outside of the auction.
(6) The reserve is $600.00. I'm not afraid to tell you this.
(7) I am not shipping this outside of the United States, whether it is Canada or Zimbabwe.
(8) If you're a buyer who hides your feedback, figure out a way to show it to me. I am not selling to a phantom.
Finally, the sale is final. I'm not Best Buy or the like. I'm selling this, insuring it, etc. If something happens, I'll be happy to assist you with the UPS claim service. But, I have no return policy.
My eBay feedback record speaks for itself. If you have any questions with the listing or the above, contact me before you bid.
Okay, all that being said, on to the good stuff--the unit itself. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Well, the pictures and a few words after each picture.
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Garmin StreetPilot 7200
+ CityNavigator v.2008 Maps on Unit
+ Accessories
Up for auction is one used Garmin StreetPilot 7200 with CityNavigator v.2008 Maps (on unit only) and accessories. Purchased new this entire package would cost in excess of $850. Get it here gently used for much less!
PLEASE READ AND TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BIDDING!
Important stuff I want you to know:
(1) I purchased the *original* unit new on May 4, 2006.
(2) On or about July 1, 2007, I discovered the internal speaker of the *original* unit did not work (I always ran sound through the auxiliary-out and into my car's audio system).
(3) On or about July 13, 2007, Garmin sent to me a replacement StreetPilot 7200. I am selling the unit that Garmin sent back to me under warranty as Garmin assumedly kept the first unit. I do not know if this is a true new unit or a refurbished unit. I do know that when I received it, it looked new, contained all factory plastic covering on the screen, etc. Thus, at best it was a new replacement, and at worst it was a refurbished/never sold unit. I have all documentation for the repair/replacement.
(4) The original unit went out of warranty in July, 2007. The replacement unit came with a ninety (90) day warranty, which would have ended last week (July 13-October 13, assumedly). Thus, this unit is out of warranty.
(5) All this being said, the unit works fine. I've included photos below of the unit in operation. I will ship the unit fully insured to the purchase price so as to protect the buyer in the event that UPS drops it out of their truck (sarcasm).
So, when you bid, keep the above in mind. That is why you'll discover that the serial number on the replacement unit does not match that on the box or the number I wrote in the instruction manual.
Important payment and shipping information:
(1) Payment is to be via PayPal only. I've heard too many stories about fraudulent U.S.P.S. money orders and checks.
(2) I will only ship this to a verified PayPal address. If you don't have one, don't bid.
(3) Buyer pays a fixed shipping cost of $35.00. This covers UPS ground insured to the final bid amount, as well as signature by only an adult at the recipient's address. This normally will cost about $30 (I know this from when I sent it to Garmin in Kansas). The other $5.00 is for packaging. The unit will be packed insanely well.
(4) I reserve the right to refuse a bid from a bidder with multiple negative ratings. Again, I want to protect myself. This unit is too expensive to take any chances.
(5) No, I will not sell this outside of the auction.
(6) The reserve is $600.00. I'm not afraid to tell you this.
(7) I am not shipping this outside of the United States, whether it is Canada or Zimbabwe.
(8) If you're a buyer who hides your feedback, figure out a way to show it to me. I am not selling to a phantom.
Finally, the sale is final. I'm not Best Buy or the like. I'm selling this, insuring it, etc. If something happens, I'll be happy to assist you with the UPS claim service. But, I have no return policy.
My eBay feedback record speaks for itself. If you have any questions with the listing or the above, contact me before you bid.
Okay, all that being said, on to the good stuff--the unit itself. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Well, the pictures and a few words after each picture.
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FWIW, the USPS Money order is the most faked money order on the market. You can cash them at the Post Office and they know at that exact moment if it is fake or not. They use the serial number to verify it.
Just a heads up. Never cash as USPS money order through your bank. Always cash it at the Post Office.
Tom
Just a heads up. Never cash as USPS money order through your bank. Always cash it at the Post Office.
Tom
Gypsy me
Well-Known Member
(8) If you're a buyer who hides your feedback, figure out a way to show it to me. I am not selling to a phantom.
I'd just leave it as... 8. If you are a buyer that hides your feed back, Your bid will be rejected.
*I would not give them the opportunity to create a fake one for you. You want to see the feed back period.
Looks like you covered everything.
... and like Tom said, You could take the USPS m/os directly to the post office to cash...if it's not good, don't send them the item. You will get more $ response if you allow Paypal and USPS m/orders at least.
just a critique, since you ask
I'd just leave it as... 8. If you are a buyer that hides your feed back, Your bid will be rejected.
*I would not give them the opportunity to create a fake one for you. You want to see the feed back period.
Looks like you covered everything.
... and like Tom said, You could take the USPS m/os directly to the post office to cash...if it's not good, don't send them the item. You will get more $ response if you allow Paypal and USPS m/orders at least.
just a critique, since you ask
Kenn Tina
Member
Ive sold tons of stuff on eBay. I would change the part "I do not know if this is a true new unit or a refurbished unit" to simply Garmin replaced my unit under warranty and I have all the documentation with it. All that rambling on about I dont know if.........makes it sound shadey, your creating doubt when there is no need to. It would deter me or at least make me seriously question about buying it.
A K
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the suggestions. I made the edits.
