marcum vs 500

[Ryan_V]

I located this unit on the internet, new in the box for $300. seems like a good buy, but I can't find any information on this unit on the net. Is is a discontinued model?? does anyone have one and if so, how do you like it...does the motorized rotation work well, any other problems, gripes, complaints or praises on it?? thanks

[andy j]

The VS 500 is a dicountinued unit. I have the VS400 which is a step down from the VS 500 , The VS 500 has the motorized rotation that is nice and I believe it has the direction arrow feature on the screen. $300 would be a good buy, They retailed somewhere between $400-$500 I believe. Marcum are great camaras.

[FISHER ED]

Ryan, I picked a 500 up this Fall, probably from the same place you did. $300. Nice unit. It is discontinued and replaced by the 560. Has lighting options of all off/InfraRed/LED. The motorized camera arm works great once you get use to it and the direction arrow on the screen lets you know which way you are looking. Also has a battery gauge on the screen so you know how your battery is doing. It's your money but I'd say buy it, You wont't find a better bargain than this anywhere.

[Polar Bear]

Ryan, Got my ovs500 on e.bay for $295 last november. I've used it at least 20 times since then with absolutely no trouble. I love it.

However, you are taking a chance. The factory warranty is void. The seller offers a 30 day warranty, but thats not much. Its a dump shoot.

I guess for a savings of 200 bucks I decided to take my chances and so far I'm very satisfied. They sold new 2 years ago for $495.

[Ryan_V]

Polar, sounds like the same seller. I went ahead and ordered one, sounds like they are good units, and if you have a problem, I bet Marcum would be helpful. Thanks for the input!!

[Rip_Some_Lip]

I ordered one also. I figured with that good of a price, that there would be more people bidding on it. I hope it gets here buy Friday so I can use it this weekend.

[psegriz]

Have never even visited HSOList. I thaught it was like an auction now it sounds like ya just place your order? How does it work? May be interested in a camera if could be gotten cheap.

[Rip_Some_Lip]

It was an auction for 9 cameras. There were 7 bidders (one bid on two)for a total of 8 sold (one didnt sell). The final price was $295 with free shipping. There is one left, if you are still interested, I could email him and see if he wants to sell it. Send me an email at dab829 at charter dot net and I will check on it for you. At that price (assuming you dont get a lemon), it is a good deal. The seller has a 30 day warranty but I dont know about the manufacturers warranty as described above.

[Ryan_V]

Griz, let me know if you want one, and if he has one, I can set it up for you!!! Sounds like there was one left. Actually, I have his phone # if you want to e-mail me, I can get it to you!!! the manuf. warranty is no good because this was last years model, so make sure it works in the first 30 days you have it, but like was said before this is a great deal!!! Hope mine is here before friday too!!! can't wait to get it!!! Caught some heck from Mrs Ryanv, but I got it done!!!

Let me know if you want his # [email protected]

[Rip_Some_Lip]

I just got mine this morning!!!! It came to my work place at about 8:30. Im glad I didnt pay for overnight shipping. Seems to work just fine in my office.

[Rip_Some_Lip]

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However, you are taking a chance. The factory warranty is void. The seller offers a 30 day warranty, but thats not much. Its a

dump

shoot.

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I emailed Marcum about it and this was their reply about the warranty. "You have a 1 year warranty from date of purchase so you should definitely register. Yes the VS500 is discontinued but they are good systems and we will be able to support them for the foreseeable future.

MarCum Support"

[Ryan_V]

That's AWESOME about the warranty, got mine today too!!! works great on the kitchen counter!! can't wait to get it to the ice soon!! hopefully next week, weekend is already spoken for, so you can bet I'll be on the lake next week with it!!

[Ryan_V]

Hey Griz, Did you ever give that guy a call???