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cmetzenberg
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 Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:53 pm Post subject: best place to buy garmin electonics |
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i'm ready to finally upgrade my plotter and radar. Anyone know of any good upcoming sales?
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Danjenni
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Try the GPS Store. Best price I could find for VHF radio.
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thataway
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 2:43 am Post subject: |
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I recieved a product, where the box had been opened, the product used and set up--and some pieces missing from the "GPS store". I had the devil of a time returning and having that product replaced. I had to send the original back, fill out reports, and then wait. GPS store is BBB acredited; A+, Your experience may differ.
BOE Marine has a brick and mortar store, and has been reliable in my experience. I have also used Defender (which has sold since I last used it)..
There is minimal mark up in Marine electronics, unlike many other Marine supplies, where there is a 60% markup. (At one time I had an OEM account with a number of the primary suppliers, and that was my price. We were building a 38' sailboat, and had bought the company which owned the mold, along with their inventory, and OEM accounts. etc)
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Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
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colbysmith
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| Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| https://www.fisheriessupply.com/ is another store I have found certain items fairly priced. And many times, I find that West Marine, with it's sales, can offer a good deal. And at least with my local store, returns are very easy. I'm not sure, but I think they will price match as well. |
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srbaum
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 6:24 am Post subject: |
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I have made purchases from BOE and the GPS Store with good success. Last few purchases have been from https://www.hodgesmarine.com/, as they seem to beat others on inventory, price and very fast shipping (I have not had a shipping few on my last four orders. Defender was once my favorite, but since they were bought out, have become more inline with West Marine.
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colbysmith
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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| I second Steve's mention of Hodges. I forgot to mention them with my earlier post. (I was actually thinking of Hodges when I typed Fisheries supply.) Colby |
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