WTB: Valentine 1 Radar Detector
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11,367
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The only place to buy is directly from the factory. Anywhere else and you are taking an unnecessary risk.
Valentine1.com. $399 same price for years.
Check out their site for some very comprehensive demos/info.
Great Product.
Valentine1.com. $399 same price for years.
Check out their site for some very comprehensive demos/info.
Great Product.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,564
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
I agree 100%. You buy used you may buy a lemon.
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2003
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From: North Augusta, SC
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,618
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From: Overland Park KS
You need to verify the code that the V1 is running if you buy used. I've had mine a few years and yeah I could sell it to you for $250 but you wouldn't know that there is a factory upgrade available for my V1 for around $180. Buy new and get the latest/greatest...
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,354
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From: Inland Empire CA
St. Jude Donor '10
If I bought used, I would run the units S/N to find out if it had the latest updates. What you are saying is exactly the problem with buying used, guys are selling their older units for $250, and then turn around and buy a new one, instead of sending it in for an update. The average buyer might not be aware of the this, but I am, so with the recommendations form others, I am going to buy new. Thanks!
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,564
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
Yes, exactly what I meant.
You may buy a used unit and it may appear to be working but as we all know electronics they can break and still be working partially.
Really why would somebody sell a used V1 when you can upgrade and have a new one, I can understand if it is a Bell or Uniden but not a V1!
You may buy a used unit and it may appear to be working but as we all know electronics they can break and still be working partially.
Really why would somebody sell a used V1 when you can upgrade and have a new one, I can understand if it is a Bell or Uniden but not a V1!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,140
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From: HANOVER PARK IL
ill sell you mine for 300 shipped , its the newest(slim one) and best version
Status Report on Your Valentine One
Serial Number 8257840806
V1 Description: Radar circuitry known in-house as V1.8—POP2 with Euro Mode. This is our latest and best performer on both radar and laser.
Upgrade Recommendation: You already have our best.
Status Report on Your Valentine One
Serial Number 8257840806
V1 Description: Radar circuitry known in-house as V1.8—POP2 with Euro Mode. This is our latest and best performer on both radar and laser.
Upgrade Recommendation: You already have our best.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,564
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From: Brookfield Wisconsin
How can you tell by looking at a unit that it is not damaged inside (blown circuit)? Lots of things will light up and work when they are broken, I had a DVD player that looked awesome and lit up real pretty but after 15 min it will stop reading the disc and shut off.
Valentine1 will only upgrade a WORKING unit, not a damaged unit.
If you buy used by from someone you trust if it is a high dollar unit, not a stranger.
Valentine1 will only upgrade a WORKING unit, not a damaged unit.
If you buy used by from someone you trust if it is a high dollar unit, not a stranger.
