Originally Posted by
amoney
The service message is strickly related to the poor quality of Bel/Escort RD. I am surprised there is not a class action law suit. For example lucky for me I came accross Sony CCD problem first hand just recently (heard about it before but did not know the exact details and what came of it), thank god Sony owned up to the problem and I am getting a replacement that has a real FIX (no charge including free shipping both ways). These Belsort service required messages is a big problem, their supplier for hardware SUCK! This is my opinion why Belsort current RD have issues, some are in the hot sun, some are removed each time and still have this issue. Some units are left baking in the sun with out issues. Best thing is get the extended warranty and just use that to protect yourself from issues. They have good products performance wise, but the issues are unnerving.
Currently I own the
PASSPORT 8500 (original) and SOLO 2, which have been serving me well. I'm always looking for a better product though...or at least something new to try out.
I was fortunate enough to find a brand new VALENTINE 1.8 (w/ no POP) on E-Bay. The seller seemed very sincere in answering all my questions about the unit. He purchased directly from Valentine, and never used it. In doing my research it seems the Valentines without POP are a bit more stable in that there is no "J" issues.
I paid $320 for the Valentine (via e-bay), which seems to be the going rate for a new / excellent condition unit. If I try the Valentine and don't like it, there should be no problem re-selling it.
I'm also intrigued with the BEL STI. If the quality issues can be corrected, I will may give this detector a shot as well.
Well; if the BEL / ESCORT Detectors are of poor quality, and the VALENTINES have the issue "J" Problem...which brand or model detector do you recommend / prefer.
Thanks
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