Garmin special at Costco

I purchased a c550 in July ($449.00)for my birthday/fathers day present. They are a week apart. My wife fell in love with my "new toy". She recently received a position at her job were she will now be traveling. A friend told me about the Costco sale and I just joined Costco this past Sunday to take advantage of the sale. I'll get the 580 since I work in the San Francisco Bay Area and will be able to use the MSN Direct. Some of the outline states thatmy wife will be traveling does not have coverage.

Now here is the question. You said "the unit is covered for as long as you own it" Is this true even after the factory warranty?

Kirk and Jules

Kirk,

That's the best part about buying from Cosco and why I buy many of my stuff from them. Until recently, their policy was that anything you bought from them were 'Satisfaction Guarantee' as long as you own it and have a valid receipt. I've seen people bring back washer/dryer that looked like it was bought couple of decades ago and they gave them full refund. My friend purchased a steamer several years ago and it died few weeks ago. He took it back to Costco and they gave him his money back. He then bought another one from them.

Recently, due to the fast pace of high-tech products (such as TVs, digital cameras, PCs, camcorders, etc.), they reduced the guarantee of these electronic products to 90-days (if an electronic product will fail, statistics says they'll fail within the first 60 days). Currently, GPSr are not included in this list. So if it breaks in say 2 years, you bring it back to any Costco (make sure to bring your receipt) and they will give you back full refund, no questions asked. If you order products from their online site, you can still take it back to any Cosco and they'll even refund you the shipping and handling.

Traveler,

You just made my day. The $50 membership to Costco is cheaper then an extended warranty from Best Buy. We just received the C580 yesterday and I'm just getting it unpacked. My c550 free traffic alert just notified me that its subscribtion is ending soon. Now with the 580 I get a free year on MSN Direct.

Next on the list, learning how to add and categorized POI's.

Thanks for the info....

Kirk

thanks for the info

FYI, Until October 28, Cosco has Nuvi 250W for $299.99 + S/H.

Couldn't agree more with "zch888". For all those considering a new GPS, the text-to-speech is both convenient and safe. personal opinion: "Must Have"

Instead of looking at your GPS to determine which street to turn on, the TTS will tell you, thereby allowing the driver to keep their eyes on the road. This is especially true in the cities where many of the streets are close together.

Just try driving in Boston, and figure out which street (more like alley) you should "Turn Right in 200 feet).

I wish I would have read this sooner. Oh well, wait for another sale.

Right now Costco online has the Nuvi 250W for $299.99. If I didn't already have a C340 Streetpilot I would get it. Hmm, do I really need two GPS'es? See http://tinyurl.com/2ce9m6

I took advantage of the 250W deal. I figure it's a good price for an entry level GPS, and since it's Costco, when I decide I need to upgrade to one with text-to-speech, I can return the 250W.

Acourding to the Garmin web site, this unit does not speek the name of the street.

Yeah, that is what they were talking about, that it doesn't and it is a "Must Have"

As of today at
Http://www.PcNation.com 800-235-4050

Street Pilot C330 $216.80

Street Pilot C340 $245.80

Street Pilot C530 $252.40

Street Pilot C550 $325.15

Street Pilot C580 $379.40

They offer FedEx 3 business day delivery for FREE.

Morover, for those of you who are seeking an extended warranty, this company offers a 3 year extented warranty from MACK CAMERA for $39.95 They do not charge sales tax,at least in New York

I just Recently purchased my unit from them. The company is a Chicago based and the sales staff are both very knowledgeable and curious.

They also carry other garmin units and small a selection of accessories. if you are in the market for a new Garmin unit, it would be financially to your advantage to check out this company first before purchasing.

I appreciate the info. Wife won’t let me grab a new unit until December. From the looks of these prices lately they will continue to fall. Thank you.

Wives!!!! LOL. I want a new radar detector, but since I got the nuvi 350, I can't get one. She didn't say that I couldn't, but I know that I would hear a ear full if I did.

Tigerdirect has Nuvi 370 for 469.99

Okay, I know I started this thread for Costco, but I just got back from Sam's Club (I have a membership at both) to buy another UPS and noticed that they had a huge stack of 660 and is selling for $499.71...not sure if this is available at all Sam's Club though.

And just how many UPS's do you own theTraverler?

snickering here a little:)

theTraveler Says
If anyone is interested, Streetpilot C580 is on sale for $349.99 + S/H until September 24 (while supplies last).

Thanks for the Info but no Thanks when you can get a Brand new SP2720 with V 2008 Installed for $ 300.00 from a regualar Garmin Dealer new In Box Even if its still Discontinued By Garmin The 2720 is the way to go Thanks

7, but still not enough to protect all my systems...

Yup, I get the snickers...

I don't even have one!!!!! I need one though, but if the computer dies, oh well, time for me to get another one anyways.

For $100, Costco will also give you 2% back on all your purchases once a year up to $500 as well as other benefits. Not touting Costco but those toys add up and you cannot beat the deal. Costco always does seem to carry good quality products. I did not know about the GPS unit having a greater than 90 day money back warranty. Good info.

I just saw the 650 at Costco in store (Toronto) for $350, until Nov. 25 I think was the last day... Also on line Costco.ca

I just checked for the 650 at costco.ca and ($449) and was in the Winnipeg regent store ($449).

You sure it was the 650?

It's right on the front page... $449.99 less $100 rebate.
http://www.costco.ca/

The link to the actual unit is too long and I don't know how to make a short version for this site, if you need it e-mail me...

I just received a flyer in the mail from Costco on the Garmin Nuvi 650 GPS $299 after $150 off plus shipping and handling - Valid from 11/26/07 - 12/10/07. #236897 - costco.com only. $449.99 - Instant coupon $150.00 = $299.99

just bought that. hopefully ill get it in less then two weeks

The 650 special is no longer available.

250W is still available at the same price, though it's a rung lower in terms of product ladder...

Not a must have for me. If it has it OK, if it doesn't OK.

Cheers

For $299.99 + S/H...But ends on Monday 12/10

Amazon Just Dropped the Nuvi 650 to 279 with Free shipping on any order over $25...That beats my costco Deal by $30

Just in case you did not get what you wanted for Christmas...
Costco.ca (and in store Toronto) has the nuvi650 again...

"snip..
Valid for orders placed December 24, 2007,
through January 2, 2008.

Online price $449.99
*Less rebate - $100.00
YOUR COST $349.99
..snip"

Yes, ordered nuvi650 from costco.ca a few days ago for 349.99 - should be getting it any day now

Costco.ca has the nuvi 360 for $289.00 on line only. Today is the last day...

nice

Thanks.

Costco does have some great deals on GPS systems.... Also great return policy if you are not happy with your purchase...

at Circuitcity. Refurbished.Today only.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=155124&c...

The Magellan Maestro 3225 is on sale at Costco for $149.00 after a instant $50.00 rebate!!
Great Deal
PS. Did anyone see the TODAY show this morning.
About GPS....They all get you there!

Sorry...I posted something about Magellan into this Garmin site. I will now go smack myself!!!

Just got back from Costco, they have the nuvi 680 for $389.00... and no, she would not let me buy it

Sorry I should have said Costco IN STORE..