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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Open Box Buy Question?????

Guys I have a chance to buy an open box buy on a dvd/gps head unit from Crutchfield. Does anyone have any experience or advice before I make the purchase?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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If it has full warranty -Go for it
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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What is an open box buy???
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Says factory warranty under most situations.

Open box means someone bought it and returned it?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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OH,OK Glenn. Wonder why they returned it?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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That I don't know. The system itself has good reviews and so forth.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Parts or cables missing? May not be such a good deal if you have to buy something to make it work? Is it returnable?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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It comes with everything needed to hook it up. It has fully factory warranty also, so it should be returnable if need be. Crutchfield is a reputable company thats the only reason I'm even considering buying an open box buy off the internet.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Call crutchfield on that specific item, or use their online chat. I have bought alot of stuff from them and they are really good about service. They should be able to give you details on that unit or get you to someone who has the info.
 
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I'll have to do that.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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what exactly were you looking at?
I am in the market for a new HU as well
 
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Sometimes open boxes also means it was on display at a store. Im not sure if they even have a store anywhere. But I know CarToys does that kinda thing.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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I think Crutchfield takes back units and resells them as OPEN BOX or has the manufacturers test them and resell them.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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If it a reputable business Glenn then I would consider it but what kind of discount is on this unit, warranty too?? If it wasn't substancial (discount) I wouldn't consider it but thats just me, no offense. Like the guys said, I would call them and see what they say, the previous consumer could have opened it for install and it wouldn't work, lots of senarios, good luck..
 
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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I bought a couple of items from Crutchfield and they are a good company for sure. Just check their policies on returns on Open Box stuff. I much rather deal with them than most of the dealers on fleabay. JMHO.
 
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