Buying a used 8500...how to know it's legit?

**bmxer8330** · 06-05-2007, 02:24 AM

Just found this site...it has some GREAT info! I tried searching but didn't find what I was looking for.

I'm looking at getting another 8500. I had an original (non X50) that I sold awhile back when I got in a bind with money. I'm now looking at getting a new one, and noticed there are tons for sale on eBay and craigslist. Is there any way to tell if they're legitimate?

The biggest concern I have is that I don't want to be buying stolen property. Obviously car electronics get stolen ALL the time. What happens when you get one stolen??? Can you report it to Escort?

I'd hate to send it in for service and have the police show up at my house a week later because they think I broke into someones car. Just trying to cover my a$$ before I buy one. 8)

**TechDriver** · 06-05-2007, 10:35 AM

I don't know exactly how you would or wouldn't know if it's stolen, but I just purchased an 8500 x50 off ebay and it's in really good condition and works great. I just tried to find a reputable looking seller.
I don't know if there is any way to always know for sure. eBay is a crap shoot sometimes...you just have to be really careful.

**five to one** · 06-05-2007, 10:50 AM

check your pm's.

**bmxer8330** · 06-06-2007, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the info. My biggest concern is that I want to make sure Escort will still service it in the future if I have any issues. Does Escort take serial numbers of stolen detectors?

And I will be keeping an eye on that auction. Thanks for the link!!!

**five to one** · 06-06-2007, 10:34 PM

It's possible... cops may ask to check a serial number and see if it was taken into repair by the new owner which would be you if you get a stolen one. I think you will be fine if you just save the receipt from eBay and show that you actually paid for it and didn't steal it. I doubt it would ever go that far for a radar detector.... Cops hate the fact that we have RD's you think they would help you get it back? Its like telling a cop "hey that guy stole my crack."

Sorry for rambling im really blazed. :twisted:

**Radar Roy** · 06-07-2007, 01:09 AM

This is an easy one, if it is being sold on Ebay, Craig's list, Overstock or other "dealers" that are not authorized you will NOT have a warranty.

In one situation that I know of, but cannot go into detail because of legal steps being taken. One Ebay dealer was just taken down for putting on their own counterfeit serial numbers on one maufactures unit.

The manufacture figured out something was amiss when people started calling in problems with their detectors and they all had THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER!

**five to one** · 06-07-2007, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by radarroy

This is an easy one, if it is being sold on Ebay, Craig's list, Overstock or other "dealers" that are not authorized you will NOT have a warranty.

In one situation that I know of, but cannot go into detail because of legal steps being taken. One Ebay dealer was just taken down for putting on their own counterfeit serial numbers on one maufactures unit.

The manufacture figured out something was amiss when people started calling in problems with their detectors and they all had THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER!

:shock: :shock: