Dang, I just made a large purchase at Best Buy last weekend (very
un-typical of me); I'd have bought the cards off of you.
Honestly, if it were me, I'd continue saving/selling what I
have/watching for deals until I could buy the 60CSx. I know I bought
mine off of Amazon and opened up a credit card with them to get a
percentage off (I think it was 20% at the time?). Maybe you can come up
with a deal like that somewhere? This is a considerable purchase that
will last you a very long time (note that I've had mine 2-3 years and
it's still one of the units of choice; for a tech item, I think that's
pretty good). In the past I've settled for something that wasn't what I
really wanted so I could have it now, and while at the time it's
exciting, I've *always* regretted it.
I *do* agree with Steven that the eTrex Vista is a suitable alternative,
if you can find one. That's what my Dad has (he's the one that got me
into caching). We have cached together, side by side, several times and
had comparable experiences. I believe his won't hold as many maps or
waypoints, but it is still more than adequate. Looks like the Vista HCx
is selling on Amazon right now for $198
(
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-HCx-High-Sensitivity/dp/B000PDR1LS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232813298&sr=8-1)
which is what the Lowrance would cost you *with* your gift cards at Best
Buy anyway. I think I'd either do that if I just couldn't wait (you may
be able to find a better deal; I didn't search very hard), or wait and
get the 60CSx.
Good luck...I know how agonizing these kinds of purchases can be,
especially when you are limited in funds. Huge difference between
deciding if something is *worth* the extra $$$ vs. flat out not having
the option of spending the extra $$$.
-Lisa
AZ Specter wrote:
> This may sound like I'm beating a dead horse here- but here goes...
>
> I own the 60CSx, and absolutely LOVE it! It's the best, hands down. I
> guess for me, it's silly to spend a bunch of money on something that's
> not quite as good, when you could spend a little bit more money and
> get exactly what you want and the best there is. You might be able to
> find them used for a little cheaper. Whenever there's a larger
> purchase like that for me- I try to do all I can to come up with the
> money. I'll sell off old/unused stuff on craigslist/ebay to make up
> the extra money I need. Maybe you can get creative and make some extra
> cash to be able to buy it. In the end, you'll be thrilled that you did
> it. Good luck, and if there's anything I can do to help, let me know.
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 5:44 AM, Team Shack <teamshack@comcast.net
> <mailto:teamshack@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
> Best buy does not allow you to redeem the gift cards for cash, but
> I sold mine to someone who was planning on purchasing in the
> store. Might want to try that….
>
> Scott of TeamShack
>
>
>
> *From:* az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> <mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com>
> [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> <mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com>] *On
> Behalf Of *Steven Stringham
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 24, 2009 3:53 AM
> *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] need some assistance...
>
>
>
> Understood.
> You get most of the features of the 60csx (wonderful GPS - I love
> mine!) with the Etrex Vista HCX
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-HCx-High-Sensitivity/dp/B000PDR1LS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232793957&sr=8-1
> <http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vista-HCx-High-Sensitivity/dp/B000PDR1LS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1232793957&sr=8-1>
>
> Line for line the two compare favorably, with the battery life on
> the vista a bit longer.
>
> I have a Vista cx as well. I love that as well, except for the
> patch antenna. The Hcx fixes that. And it is about $100 bucks
> cheaper than the 60Csx.
>
> But, I don't think that Best Buy (at least from their website)
> carries the Vista. So....
>
> Matthew Shapiro wrote:
>
> Yeah...I know I can...but I can't afford that prince. I have the
> Best Buy cards...shaves like 95 bucks off...at least out of my pocket.
>
> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 12:42 AM, Guy Aldrich <graldrich@gmail.com
> <mailto:graldrich@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> You can get a 60CSx for that price,I would not recommend any other gps
> right now !
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 12:27 AM, Matthew Shapiro
> <sonburnt@gmail.com <mailto:sonburnt@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I'm trying to decide on a new GPSr and I'm stuck.
> >
> > First let me say my first and only choice if I could afford
> would be nothing
> > short of a Garmin 60CSx or better. Unfortunately though with the
> economy the
> > way it is, I find myself having to either sacrifice
> functionality or look at
> > other brands.
> >
> > So here's the deal. I've got it narrowed down to 2 units that
> are within my
> > price range.
> >
> > The Magellan Triton 500
> > and
> > The Lowrance iFinder Expedition C
> >
> > My question is whether any of you on the list have had any
> experience with
> > either of these units and if they are worth the money or not.
> >
> > I got a few Best Buy gift cards for xmas and plan on putting
> tham toward one
> > of these units.
> > The Magellan is listed at 249 and the Lowrance at 299.
> >
> > Any help is appreciated. I want a new unit, but I dont want to
> spend the
> > precious quid if its not gonna be worth it.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > --
> > Sincerely,
> > Matthew A. Shapiro
> >
>
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