Where would you buy?

You guys are responsible for my present condition of thinking that I have to have a HB sidescan unit. I am confused about what to do. So my questions are: 1. Would you buy local (Gander Mtn or Bass Pro) and probably pay more or would you buy something off the net? 2. If buying off the net, do you have favorite vendors that you trust not to mess over you and that have provided good service in the past? 3. I have seen extended waranties offered from some vendors, would they be worth it? Thanks for your replies.

I purchased mine off the net from Hodges Marine Electronics - Marine FishFinders, GPS, VHF, Radars, and more! and my 798 cost me $908.oo delivered to my door. There are a couple of other sites that have good prices also but I have found Hodges hard to beat on their prices and they ship cheap and fast.

I picked up my HB798 off ebay from "Poor Fish" cheapest I had found at the time online and quick ship

I have done a LOT of business over the past 5-6 years with Wade Kuehl at Jolly Ann Marine:

Jolly Ann Marine and Outdoor - Fishfinders, GPS, & Outdoor Gear

Free shipping, no tax outside of IA, and simply outstanding, personalized service.

J and H Products, you won't bet them.

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Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe

J and H Products, you won't bet them.

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I have bought several items from them. Real hard to beat! Ship'n will cost ya about 16 bucks but it will be quick.

Marine Electronics & Fishing Equipment, Buy Humminbird, Raymarine & Garmin Fishfinders, Handheld GPS, Chartplotters, Radios, Radars & Autopilots Online

I would use "poor fish" on Ebay, i have bought a 997 for me, a 997 for my brother n law, and a 1197 for me, from him. i saved hundreds verses retail, he is an authorized humminbird dealer, and is is top notch with his business. i would buy from him again if needed. jm

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J and H Products, you won't bet them.

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I've had good luck with these folks.

It definitely pays to shop around online!

I'm very wary of Ebay sellers and don't do much business there.

I found a good deal on my 747 here:

Humminbird Fishfinders GPS, Depth Sounders, ChartPlotters & Accessories at HUMMINBIRD.FactoryOutletStore.com

... and great service too!

Call J and H Products at 1-517-281-5284...ask to speak to John in customer service.....

Marine Electronics & Fishing Equipment, Buy Humminbird, Raymarine & Garmin Fishfinders, Handheld GPS, Chartplotters, Radios, Radars & Autopilots Online

Tell him you are adamant about puchasing a 2010 model HB unit......so you don't get a "leftover 2009" that's been sitting on the shelf for a year....

He will find you one...and it will be $200 to $400 cheaper than BPS or GM...

Are you people buying the extended warranties?

And a side note: I wish you all would quit posting these side imaging pics. They are wearing me out, making me want to dig even deeper in the wallet.

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Are you people buying the extended warranties?

And a side note: I wish you all would quit posting these side imaging pics. They are wearing me out, making me want to dig even deeper in the wallet.

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That itch will not go away until you have that SI beast in your own sweaty little hands....:)

I got my 798 at Anchor express about a year ago. Just recently got a Terrova & I-Pilot from them. Never had a problem and all at a good price. When they say over night it's over night. TM & I-Pilot shipped at 7 pm and got next morning at 10 am, same w/ 798 and it came from Mn to Ms. Around $10 shipping if you're patient or $26 if you're not.

Great thread...It has been hard for me to find anyone lower than Hodges Marine, but you guys have showed me otherwise.:D

This was a very helpful thread. I just ordered me a new Hummingbird 587 ci combo unit considerable cheaper than what I could purchase locally plus saved several $ in taxes.

another vote for JandHproducts.com. I have dealt with them many times, and I wouldn't buy anywhere else!

I have bought 2 HB from them. Good folks.

I bought 2 798's from Poor Fish. Great service and saved $$'s. No issues with the Ebay thing from these people.

I just ordered an Ipilot from Ebuyersworld.com , warranties are covered from the manufacture . oR DAMAGE WHILE IN SH IS COVERED .

I just ordered a HB 898si from J & H. John was very helpful on the phone. Says he hopes to have the units available and able to ship by the 22nd. Hope so, going to KY Lake on April 1!!!!!! may have to install down there! Got a 2 year extended warranty also. Saved at least $200 over anything else I found.

Hodges Marine seems to have the best prices that I have found. When I bought my HDS 8, I printed off the Hodges price and took it to Bass Pro and they matched it.