Free Garmin nüvi 200

Well, I posted the original message 3 weeks ago and got not a single response. I guess folks thought it was a scam or just didn't want a free nüvi because it was "only a 200". Whatever. Mine arrived today.

I used a "throw away" email address for the offer in case of spam but never received even a single piece of spam mail in that account.

My wife will enjoy the free nüvi 200.

Thanks for posting it in the other thread or I would have missed it!

I signed up, and was approved.

Hopefully I won't get "offer expired" message.

I don't need another Credit card, but A FREE Nuvi 200,why not. Guess what my daughter will be getting for one of her birthday gifts?

Miss POI has gone through this thread and edited out the negativity.

Miss POI

wonder if this is still valid, if so I'm doing a little christmas shopping early

I just signed up for the Discover card option through this URL: mygpsoffer.com

I received the card and there is no annual fee so it doesn't even cost you. You validate the card by making a purchase and they will ship you the Nuvi 200. I haven't received mine yet but it's only been 2 weeks and they tell you it will take longer to deliver from Amazon.

However, I personally know 3 people in my office that have new Nuvis as a result of this offer. I just bought a Nuvi 260 but it never hurts to get a free one!

I signed up for a card. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the offer is still good.

I got an email today saying my free Nuvi 200 has been mailed today via USPS. Now I wish I'd been reading all those posts telling me about adding files so wav files, not Mp3 files, would play on the Nuvi 200. Seems I saw a few posts telling what file NOT to download and one to download that works. Anyone out there know where the directions were on this board? Can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks again Thrak, I know I'll love my, as someone else put it, "measly" free Nuvi 200. I for one, won't look a gift horse in the mouth!

Be well,
Rayers

Do a search on "Sox" and you should find a good bit of reading material. It is important to get the correct version of Sox and Gary A has a couple posts detailing where to get the right one.

Wow, that's a cool deal. I'm not in need of a GPS, but a few friends at work might find it useful since they are not yet sold on the GPS idea (but interested).

I think the offer is still valid. I got my gps on Aug. Since I do not really need the gps, I returned it to the seller -- amazon.com and got the store credit.

On Friday......I was expecting a factory reconditioned model but it was brand new in the box. Sweet deal for free!

After reading about the free Garmin 200 in this thread, I decided to sign up for the card and freebie. I will keep you informed of my progress.
9/17/09 Filled out application via internet.
9/18/09 Got phone call to verify information submitted.
9/19/09 Got E-mail saying card was being mailed.

Now using a Garmin C320. Love it for mapping garage sales on the weekends.
guy

GOT MINE 6 weeks after applying.

I received a reply on 9/10 saying my nuvi 200 would be shipped in 10 weeks So hopefully I'll receive it in Nov

Time marches back------after using /09 above!!!!
9/25/08 Got card in mail, activated it and used it.
Now the wait starts.
guy

I usually think those deals are a rip-off, but I'll have to go check it out. I just purchased my first GPS (a Garmin 200W). My daughter goes off to college next year, and I wanted to get her a GPS, because she's terrible with directions.

Do you refuse the shipment so you don't have to pay for return shipping?

Does the credit go to your existing amazon account?

More details about the amazon credit process please.

I believe you do it as a "gift return" since you don't have a receipt. You end up paying something like $5 or so shipping. Still, it's quite a deal for free....

"I got an email today saying my free Nuvi 200 has been mailed today via USPS."

It's been over 4 weeks, still no email.

If you still have the email, could you tell me who it came from so I can check on the status of my Nuvi?

Thanks,
Cheryl

See your personal Email Cheryl. I sent it a minute ago.

Rayzers

Thanks Thrak.

You can check on the status of your order either here:

http://secure.broadbandoffers.com/support/lookups/new

or here:

http://www.mygpsoffer.com/support/new

The forum where the offer is discussed is located here:

http://tinyurl.com/592y54

Just got following e-mail today--9/29/08

"You have activated your Discover Card! You will receive your Garmin nuvi 200 Portable GPS Navigator as part of the Discover credit card promotion from http://www.mygpsoffer.com. We are currently processing your order and your Garmin nuvi 200 Portable GPS Navigator will arrive from Amazon.com. Look for your promotion within the next 10 weeks (as per site Terms and Conditions) and enjoy!"

Problem--heading south for the winter (snowbird) in three weeks and will not be home for the delivery which I believe is United Parcel Service. Any suggestions?
Thanks
guy

Before they ship, they will verify the shipping address one more time -- by email. You might well have it before that. I believe that is just about the time frame in which mine showed up.

If you want to keep the nuvi 200, be there for the delivery! Do you have family that could be at your house to accept delivery? UPS will return the package after 3 deliery attempts.

Course, that might work out well, if they automatically give you $150 amazon credit, and that's what you are after. Not sure what happens in this scenario...

I also received the email - applied - approved and received the Discover card. Also thought I would start receiving a lot of junk mail and a lot of offeres for more cards. Not another offer nor more junk mail. Took several weeks but did receive the Nuvi 200 directly from Amazon. Not sure it can be returned since this wasn't a cost factor associated with it. Gave the unit to my wife.

I will have to check this out. I currently have a 200W but my wife could use one.

Just got my Order ID: 6179xxx for my free nuvi 200 which will be shipped by Amazon.com
Question--how is it shipped by UPS or USPS?
Can any of you let me know how it arrived in your case.
Thanks--guy

Using a C320 for garage sales

I assume this offer is not valid for people living outside the US?

USPS

You assume right.

Mine came by UPS - 6 weeks after i applied for the card

I forwarded the info to some relatives in the States. Hope they take advantage of the offer. However there are so many scams, spam and assorted freebies, (Applebees, Walmart, free laptops etc.) They may not believe.

Mine arrived via UPS direct from Amazon.

Over the weekend, my sister and my daughter each got their confirmation email with tracking number stating it was coming UPS from Amazon.

The not so funny thing is that they applied for their card AFTER I did and I still haven't gotten an email.

I sent an email off to the fulfillment center asking that they check the status.

I did everything right, guess I'll just have to be wait a little bit longer.

And I guess this is still a good offer? I'm wondering if I can get one in time for Christmas as I have 2 kids who could both use one. But one free + one paid for = 1/2 price for both. Still a good deal!

You did USE the card to activate it, right?

You can check your status at

http://secure.broadbandoffers.com/support/lookups/new

Like thrak said, if you haven't used the card it is not activated. I bought $15 worth of stuff at Home Depot. I have heard of some guys just buying a pack of gum.

Recived my Nuvi Today(10/06). Activated the card on 8/26. Got an e-mail on 10/3 that it had been shipped. It was delivered by USPS. It was left on my porch.
The return address on the box was:
Amazon.com.LLC
10 State Street
Nashua,NH 03063

The offer is 100% legit. I got a Garmin 200 and a Canon A590IS from them within a month each time after I used the card at least once. Make sure that you enable cookie in your browser so it can track the session in transition.

Jeff

Did You get 2 credit card accounts? or charge a second time on the same card?

I got it in the mail today. It took mine about 5 weeks from the time my card was used.

Two accounts. I have to call in to close the first one after 2 months.

Jeff

My Garmin came in on Tuesday. My sister, my aunt, my daughter all in Massachusetts, got them on Tuesday.

Yep, I did activate it, I did use it and I did get it!

The offer is still open if anyone else wants to apply. Makes a great Christmas gift.

Got an Order ID number (6179xxx) on 10/3/2008
E-mail 10/9 stating Garmin 200 was shipped.
Got Garmin 200 today 10/10/2008 after requesting the new card on 9/17/2008. Shipping was by Amazon using USPS. That's 3 week service.
Garmin 200 was new in an unopened box with the 2009 maps installed. The manual is very basic and does not cover any advance instructions. Have learned at lot just from POI-factory groups.
I just used POI loader and loaded my custom POI files into the new Nuvi 200.
Have been using an old Garmin C320 and have not figured out how to transfer over my Favorites or add any new POI files to the SD card.
Guy

Now with a C320 and Nuvi 200.

Does your credit score remain the same?

I would love to apply, but I am very hesitant about using my S.S. # over the Internet!

I also applied to this offer..Discover card co actually called me to verify that i was a real person and not scamming them..Credit card came and nuvi is on its way..Not a bad deal..