Garmin Striker 7SV eBay vs Local pricing

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Mr.Simpson

New member
Hi all

I am in the market for a new fishfinder and is just in awe with the side view imaging capabilities of these units. Obviously with these features come the price tag...

On eBay they go for $499, about R8500 with postage included. Locally they go for R13000.

Has anybody ordered marine electronics online or would you advise me against it?

Cheers
 
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Foxhat

Senior Member
E bay's shipping & insurance policy's changed some time back. Prior to that I bought every bit of equipment from them except the boat. Now it's not worth it & the SARS is on to it so you get whammied at the post office which never used to happen.
 
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ZackB

New member
Mr.Simpson wro
On eBay they go for $499, about R8500 with postage included. Locally they go for R13000.
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Why the big prize difference?   Are we being nailed by local suppliers?
I am also in the market for a new Fish Finder
 
MichaelK

MichaelK

Sealiner
Where did you manage to find the 72SV for R13000?

The cheapest i can find it in SA is for R16300 excl vat

I'm undecided on the 72 SV or 92SV

I can get the 92 SV for R18750 excl vat

Can you get it cheaper if so please let me know where
 
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abriedem

New member
Hi all
I imported a Gamrmin 521S from America a few years ago. When it landed I paid the Vat and some import fees but it still was way cheaper than in South Africa.
I picked up problems with the Avionics card and took it to Garmin in Johannesburg. They exchanged it for me without asking any questions and I did mention that it was imported.
I know if something goes wrong with the unit itself you will have to send it back to the USA for repairs, but up to now I never had any hassles with the unit.

I am not sure if the rules has changed in the mean time.
 
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