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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Would it be cheaper to buy an old V1 off ebay and try to get an upgrade or whatever from the company? What is the cheapest way to get a new Valentine V1.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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No its more expensive to buy a used and get it upgraded then it would be to buy one new!! Ive compared both.. And it would be just as much to buy a used v3 off ebay then it would be to buy one new..
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ok, thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Yeah, I think usually an upgrade is like $150. Think it might go up the older the version is. If the ebay auction lists the serial #, you can type that into somewhere on V1's website and it will tell you how much it will cost to upgrade it to the current model.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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I've got Valentine One for sale, bought it a year ago. I sold my Formula, and bought a bike, I really can't use it anymore. I still have all the original packaging and owner's manual. Also have the hard wire kit and the regular cord for the cig lighter.

I paid $400 for it new a year ago, I'll sell it for $300 shipped to you if you're interested.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Btw, it's the version 1.8 and also comes with two holders (for windshield or for visor) with extra stickies for the windshield.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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pm sent on that radar
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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If you call up Valentine Research and ask them for an "open box" returned unit, they'll sell you one for $360. If they don't have any returns at the moment, you might have to wait for a couple of weeks...

Jim
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