Garmin products

[Scottmcelroy]

Does anyone have a good source for deals on Garmin products. Looking for a second G3’x and a radio

 

[Brantel]

There is no such thing as a “deal” when it comes to Garmin products through an authorized dealer. Garmin dealers are bound by minimum advertised prices. That being said, the dealer can offer certain incentives which cut into their profits. Garmin also occasionally runs specials that the dealers can pass on to the customers.

The real value is in customer service both before and after the sale. The cheapest dealer will not be the best performing in this area.

A dealer willing to go to bat for you on a warranty claim or send you a loaner, help you troubleshoot issues etc. is worth paying a few more bucks for. Some dealers are little more than a Sears catalog offering little value to the customers.

 

[9GT]

Check with SteinAir and see if they have any good used G3X stuff from doing a panel upgrade. Stein used to be active on this forum and would offer up deals on used/bench testing equipment on a yearly basis.

 

[Scottmcelroy]

There is no such thing as a “deal” when it comes to Garmin products through an authorized dealer. Garmin dealers are bound by minimum advertised prices. That being said, the dealer can offer certain incentives which cut into their profits. Garmin also occasionally runs specials that the dealers can pass on to the customers.

The real value is in customer service both before and after the sale. The cheapest dealer will not be the best performing in this area.

A dealer willing to go to bat for you on a warranty claim or send you a loaner, help you troubleshoot issues etc. is worth paying a few more bucks for. Some dealers are little more than a Sears catalog offering little value to the customers.

Good points. I’ve heard that there can be some amazing discounts from the vendors at Oshkosh but I would bet by that time the tariffs will have driven up the prices and supply will be much lower if not non existent in the US.

 

[Scottmcelroy]

That’s a great idea. Stein is who did the avionics package on my 2023 RV12is.

Check with SteinAir and see if they have any good used G3X stuff from doing a panel upgrade. Stein used to be active on this forum and would offer up deals on used/bench testing equipment on a yearly basis.

Check with SteinAir and see if they have any good used G3X stuff from doing a panel upgrade. Stein used to be active on this forum and would offer up deals on used/bench