RunningAHEAD - Topic: Don't Hate Me If You Just Got a Garmin...

jlynnbob

You'll ruin your knees!

posted: 11/23/2007 at 10:06 PM

But they are on sale...best price I've seen! http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11239292&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

""...the truth that someday, you will go for your last run. But not today—today you got to run." - Matt Crownover (after Western States)

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 11/23/2007 at 10:07 PM

Awww...SHIT! Tongue

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 11/23/2007 at 10:10 PM

Wait...is that a member's only price? We're not members, anyhow. I wish we had Costco around here...I hate supporting Sam's/WM. k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

t_runner

posted: 11/24/2007 at 7:42 AM

Wow that's cheap!! With the $50 rebate that's $130! Shocked

Kirsten - the website says "Non-members pay a 5% surcharge for costco.com purchases"

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 11/24/2007 at 8:52 AM

Quote from t_runner on 11/24/2007 at 7:42 AM:

Wow that's cheap!! With the $50 rebate that's $130! Kirsten - the website says "Non-members pay a 5% surcharge for costco.com purchases"

Double damn...why did my Google Products search not return Costco? Costco must not be a participating vendor...and I didn't even think to look there. Wow, that's such a steal, even with the 5% surcharge! k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

jeffreyvollum

posted: 11/24/2007 at 8:54 AM

Wow - I just picked up a 205 from WalMart (online orders only) for $159 and I thought I was doing good!! Plus, now I have the tough part... it's my Christmas present, so I have to wait until the fat guy in the red suit puts it under the tree. **sigh**

"You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" - Steven Wright

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#2867

posted: 11/24/2007 at 4:46 PM

Oh well, $20 isn't going to break the bank.

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25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)

GP160

posted: 11/25/2007 at 7:04 AM

Quote from t_runner on 11/24/2007 at 7:42 AM:

Wow that's cheap!! With the $50 rebate that's $130!

What $50 rebate? How do you get that???

Ironman Louisville 8-30-09

GP160

posted: 11/25/2007 at 7:13 AM

Nevermind...I found the rebate coupon...its only good on purchases from June 1, 2007 to Nov 30, 2007...must be post marked by Dec 30, 2007. I think I am holding off on the wetsuit purchase to buy this!!!!!!

Ironman Louisville 8-30-09

t_runner

posted: 11/25/2007 at 7:34 AM

Gwen - your puppy is so cute!!! Aren't dogs wonderful running partners! Back to topic... I was at least able to pass this deal along to my little brother.. he was staring wistfully at mine during a recent race, so now I can use our membership to get him this awesome deal. Thanks Lynn! JVol.. if you can, I would highly suggest exchanging! I had a 201 (not sure how different it is from a 205) but the 305 is vastly improved as far as accuracy with the satellite reception. I returned my 201 after 2 weeks of running with it, but now I am addicted to my 305 like I can't imagine running without it.

GP160

posted: 11/25/2007 at 8:11 AM

Ok, just bought one from the COSTCO website. I had someone at work who is a member put in on their account for me. With tax the total was $190.47 and with the rebate that works out to $140.47. Not too shabby. I like the fact that you can use it for biking too. Happy Birthday to me...just a month and a half early!

Ironman Louisville 8-30-09

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 11/25/2007 at 9:07 AM

Quote from GP160 on 11/25/2007 at 8:11 AM:

I like the fact that you can use it for biking too.

Heh...my hubby kept teasing me about my "silly" Garmin...until I did ONE run with it, uploaded the data to Motion Based, then showed him the elevation profile and all the other stats it displays. Now he has decided he wants to borrow it for bike rides from time to time. I think for his birthday that I will get the kit for attaching it to the bike. Or he can probably just wear it on his wrist (not sure if that angle would mess with the antenna thingie, though). k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

GP160

posted: 11/25/2007 at 9:14 AM

Yes, I am kicking myself now because I bought a cycle computer for my bike this summer $30 and just bought an Ironman wrist watch $30 a few weeks ago. I could have combined the two and put it toward the garmin! Evil grin

Oh well...these things happen. At least I can wear my watch in a triathlon, where I don't think the garmin is water proof..... I'll have to have the hubby get me the bike attachment for the garmin when I get my new bike.....(if i get a new bike)

Ironman Louisville 8-30-09

Run To Win

#2867

posted: 11/25/2007 at 10:23 AM

Quote from GP160 on 11/25/2007 at 9:14 AM:

At least I can wear my watch in a triathlon, where I don't think the garmin is water proof..... I'll have to have the hubby get me the bike attachment for the garmin when I get my new bike.....(if i get a new bike)

Nope, the Garmin is not waterproof. It is rated fine for wearing out in the rain, but the manual specifically states that you shouldn't wear it while swimming.

Quote from zoom-zoom on 11/25/2007 at 9:07 AM:

I think for his birthday that I will get the kit for attaching it to the bike. Or he can probably just wear it on his wrist (not sure if that angle would mess with the antenna thingie, though).

Quote from GP160 on 11/25/2007 at 9:14 AM:

I'll have to have the hubby get me the bike attachment for the garmin when I get my new bike.....(if i get a new bike)

The attachment for the bike actually measures your power output and cadence and includes those stats when you upload to your computer.

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25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)

derek

posted: 11/25/2007 at 10:45 AM

Quote from GP160 on 11/25/2007 at 7:13 AM:

Nevermind...I found the rebate coupon...its only good on purchases from June 1, 2007 to Nov 30, 2007...must be post marked by Dec 30, 2007.

Do you have the link to the rebate form? I did a quick Google search, but the only forms I found seem to have expired back in May or June. There's still a few days to buy before the Nov 30 deadline. I have a 305, but my sister might be interested in getting one for herself. Thanks Derek

Derek

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