Marcum VX-1

[MNMAV93]

i was wondering what you guys thought about the new Marcum VX-1. this will be my first flasher that i have purchased. i am limited to the lakes that i can fish because i am only 16 and my parents wont let me travel far in the winter. i can get it for 250 and then the 50 mail in rebate and then i can get another 10 with a gift card i have to Sportsmans Warehouse. Do you think that this would be a good flasher that would last me and still be good quality? your input would be very helpful. thanks

[CNY Tim]

My local gander sold a bunch of GSX's last season which is essentially the same unit as the VX-1 minus a bit more zoom and soft case. The guys were so impressed with the GSX's last season that they gave the GSX to there kids and grabbed a new VX-1 for themselves. The VX-1's here sold out in two weeks, and there scrambling to get more... The best price for an introductory flasher that I have seen ever... Absolutely perfect for a beginner or a christmas gift for the little fisher in your family. Times running out rebate ends Dec 31st...

[Bobb-o]

if you are buying one soon, look at Reed's someone said they have them for like $187 with free shipping

[caseymcq]

It seems like for half the price of a Vex FL-18 or FL-20 you would be getting much of the same features with more power.

If I didn't already own a FL-8se and wasn't happy with it, this might be the unit I would buy for that price.

[Wookiee]

They are $183 after rebate with free shipping at Reed's.

[CNY Tim]

My buddy Lee just snapped one up thanks for posting that price!

[troutchaser]

Nip

My brother, a friend and I all went out and bought VX-1's and we love them. I have only had mine on the ice a few times, but it has already impressed my wife with fish I have brought home!!

Go for it I do not think you will be sorry, and for the price it is a heck of a unit.

[BIG DS]

Jump on the deals while they are still available. You will never be sorry you bought the Marcum. The VX 1 is a reliable unit. Keep in mind also, Marcum has awesome customer service, so if there ever was a problem, you will be covered. I know there is other people on FM that will tell you that also.

[Mr Special]

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[Mr Special]

cool thanks

[vitalshot5]

sure looks like 199.99 after rebate at REEDs to me...same price as Gander

[CNY Tim]

vitalshot5 - Put the VX-1 in the shopping cart and then look at the price.

[vitalshot5]

I did put it in the cart and it took their discount off but sure didn't give free shipping....shipping was 15.95....no real savings there.

[nate larson]

There is free shipping on all electronics.

[zepman]

I didn't quite understand the difference between the VX-1 and the Gander unit from last year. Are you saying that the VX-1 is a more updated version that has a few more capabilities or is it the other way around?

[CNY Tim]

There is no softpack or float with the VX1 but I believe the zoom was upped on this unit in the 80' and 160' settings. You may want to check that to be sure. Matt Johnson did a nice job showing the line up in this thread below if your looking for specs on the VX1.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB30&Number=867030&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

[311Hemi]

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There is free shipping on all electronics.

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Where do you see this. Trying to order one now and I don't see the free shipping......

The 17.50 is to make it free shipping online after talking to the sales rep. If you call to order the unit is priced at 249.99 and they give you free shipping.

Same as buying it locally.

[vitalshot5]

exactly what the phone rep told me......I wish people wouldn't say they got these great deals when they arn't great deals.

[rgoi812]

I ordered mine out of Iowa for $239 and $13.10 shipping.with no sales tax out of state the shipping offsets the tax and the $50 rebate is in the box (I emailed them to confirm this) comes to a total of $202.10 at my door.maybe its not too late.if you put marcum (only) in the search box it will be at bottom of page.Good luck fishing!

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[fisherdog19]

I just ordered 3 of them as presents from my company to my 3 partners. For the price, they are great units, got them from Reed's with free shipping. You won't be sorry with this unit, an equal unit to the fl 18 for alomost half the price .

[Steve Foss]

fisherdog, can I come work for you?

[fisherdog19]

Sure, if you can bring in some mortgage business .

I'm easy, you even can have full benefits !

[vitalshot5]

I was at Scheels Fargo last night they have the VX-1's for $169.99 after rebate....they had 2 left....but i'm sure gander or Reeds would probably match.