Reconditioned Marcum?

[snoozebutton]

Has anyone bought one of these units? Were they returns that people weren't happy with? Trade ins? And if you bought one were you happy with it?

I'm wondering because it would be a good way to upgrade from my VX1 at a pretty good savings. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the VX1 but I need a second one for my wife and the LX3 or LX5 would be another nice toy to have.

[icehousebob]

Over the years, I've bought three Vex's that were reconditioned and no problems. I would imagine that Marcum takes the same care with theirs. I was told by the servicemen that they are fixed and then inspected even more closely than the factory inspection. Then they come with a full warranty. And a discounted price. You can't beat that deal.

[harvey lee]

I have used a reconditioned Vex and had not 1 issue. I would not be afraid to purchase one at all. You have the warranty and they seem to me to be as good as new.

Go for it and save yourself some hard earned cash.

[Sandmannd]

I haven't used them, but I've heard nothing but good from Vex. If they recondition and you buy from the factory with a warrenty, you should be good to go. I haven't heard anything bad about service from either company.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

When I was looking to buy a FL20 direct from Vexilar I was talking to them about the reconditioned units. He said that most of them are end of the season returns from the big retailers, and they check them over, check the battery, etc.

It could be the case with Marcum as well.

[Deitz Dittrich]

If you are buying it from MarCum, I would have no problems with buying it at all. My guess is if MarCum is going to sell it as a reconditioned, they have done everything they can to make it as good as a new unit.

My guess is they were ones that were returned, and they sent a new unit to the cust and then took time to fix it right. But that is only a guess.

Enjoy the new upgrade!~

[snoozebutton]

Thanks everyone!!! I was looking for end of season clearouts on them but didn't find any, most places are just out of them. Looks like reconditioned is the route to go if I want to upgrade for a reasonable price.

[NCLaker]

I would not hesitate to buy a reconditioned unit. Both companies stand behind their products so should not have any hassels with getting a defective recon fixed as good as new. Great way to save some $$.

Note if it is an LX-3, you may want to clarify if it has the True Color upgrade or not. You will want the upgrade.