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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Hey guys,

My buddies and I thought it would be a good idea to get a friend of mine a V1 Radar for his birhtday. My question is do any of you know where I can buy one for a reasonable price, say $400ish? I'm located in SoCal so if you know any local places that would be great too.

I've tried searching but all I've come with is how to hardwire it in, which is going to be useful when we buy it. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks guys!!
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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You can try eBay or Craigslist.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Ya, I've tried them...but Craigslist comes up with nothing and eBay can't deliver fast enough....thanks for your speedy reply though...

I'm looking for something like a local shop, or a specialty website, that can hook something up
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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I see, sorry I couldn't be of better help. Good luck finding a place to buy it on time. Man, I wish you were my friend!
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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You can order one here:

https://store.valentine1.com/store/

This must be a good friend if you're spending $400 on a gift! I think all the gifts I've bought my friends added up over my whole lifetime don't even equal $400
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Lol thanks but its 5 of us splitting the bill so it'll be around $100 bucks a person.

Thanks for the link I saw that too but I pretty much need this thing by Friday...
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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they essentially only sell through the valentine1 website... u may be able to find one second hand but not likely... ebay and the like...
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just get it from v1 site, getting from ebay or whatever, usually it's only marginally cheaper...
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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just get it from v1 site, getting from ebay or whatever, usually it's only marginally cheaper...
Romnil,

I think your right. Although, the one's on ebay, brand new at least, are a bit more expensive than those on the website. Ebay usually goes for around $450-$470. Where as the one on the site is $400. Although, I'm not sure on how up to date the ones on the site are. I called them and asked if it was V1.8, POP2 and EURO Mode but the lady on the phone answered rudly, "We only sell the latest models."
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Originally Posted by harut44
Romnil,

I think your right. Although, the one's on ebay, brand new at least, are a bit more expensive than those on the website. Ebay usually goes for around $450-$470. Where as the one on the site is $400. Although, I'm not sure on how up to date the ones on the site are. I called them and asked if it was V1.8, POP2 and EURO Mode but the lady on the phone answered rudly, "We only sell the latest models."
Mike Valentine is the creator of the V1 and has always controlled their distribution, being sold through an 800 # and his website. If you want the latest and greatest V1, just buy from the source and pay for 2nd or next day delivery.
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Originally Posted by Overclocker
Mike Valentine is the creator of the V1 and has always controlled their distribution, being sold through an 800 # and his website. If you want the latest and greatest V1, just buy from the source and pay for 2nd or next day delivery.

Overclocker,

Thanks for that!!! Now that I have been confiremed that they sell the newest radars I'll just pick it up from the website.

Thanks a lot for all your help!!
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