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[Larry1963]

@aharbi

 

thanks for the info on the spot I am really interested in it. Where do I find it for 49 dollars or free? I was looking at Amazon and it is for 139.00

I really do not need until later this year but if I can get it now if the price is right

[aharbi]

@Larry1963

 

The free deal was around the holidays. Not sure when they will have another. The $49 price I have seen several times throughout the year and that is what I paid for mine. Just keep your eye open for sales at places like Rei, Cabelas, BassPro, Twisted Throttle, Best Buy, Fry's (where I got mine). I'll shoot you an email if I come across a sale.

[Larry1963]

I have to run to the big city of Valdosta today, I will check at Gander Mountain and see what they have. Looking on their web site Gander is suppose to carry them.

[Bert2006]

Word of caution on the Spot GPS trackers, not the unit but the appearance of shady practices in the subscription side.

I have been looking at getting the Spot Gen 3 as it looks like it would meet my needs for letting my wife know where I am on solo trips. However, on the MEC website (http://www.mec.ca/product/5036-337/spot-spot-gen3-satellite-gps-messenger-beacon/?q=spot%2B3) I got looking at the reviews and while all seemed to have no fault with the unit, they all mentioned shady billing practices on the subscription side upon renewal. Based on this I am now looking for something else.

 

Here is an example of what I read:

 

Purchased several years ago and all was well, never had any issues with lost messages, hardware seemed flawless.

Recently my first 2 year contract expired. I was notified that my credit card on file was expired and the service could not be renewed. Fall is a fairly mellow time for me and I figured I'd just let the service lapse and pick it up again in the winter when I needed it.

A month later, I spotted a $600 CAD charge on my credit card bill. SPOT had generated a new date of expiry and CVV for my expired, on file credit card (my new card has the same number so this is doable) and billed me for another two years, this time with all the expensive service extras and without any warning or my consent. When I called to dispute it and ask how they got my new credit card info without asking, they said it was their right, I had been emailed a renewal notification (I was not) and that if I initiated a chargeback on my credit card they would send collections after me. After much spirited discussion, including being reminded that this was credit card fraud, they allowed me to terminate my service for a refund.

Needless to say, I will not be dealing with them again. If you choose to use the SPOT service, I highly recommend checking your statements, particularly around renewal time, as they seem to see no issue with playing fast and loose with your credit cards or attempting to slip exorbitant charges past their customers.

[aharbi]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm not aware of any problems. But I will go back and review my statements. Mine renewed 2 months ago and I did get a notice from them about the renewal. Does't hurt to double check.