General Beltronics question...

**XradarloveX** · 07-15-2008, 10:51 PM

I have been looking at ebay for a beltronics unit, was going to go for the 955, but noticed there were quite a few other models in the 900 series on ebay selling a bit cheaper perhaps. I am wondering if the performance level of any Beltronics 900 series will be on par with the 955, or is there something special about the 955?
Actually, what I should be asking is, in general, which Beltronics units can I expect to get 955 level or better performance from? There seems to be quite a few diffferent models available, I missed a couple 955's for $90 bucks and I am burning about it and looking at alternatives...
Thanks

**AirMoore** · 07-15-2008, 11:00 PM

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$90? Don't buy detectors from unauthorized dealers, especially not ebay if thats where you are getting those numbers from.

**Stealth Stalker** · 07-15-2008, 11:21 PM

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**bkrell** · 07-15-2008, 11:34 PM

In the current Vector lineup, only the 940 slots below the 955. The 955 has autoscan mode and a couple other feutures the 955 doesn't. But detection is the same.

**AirMoore** · 07-16-2008, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by bkrell

In the current Vector lineup, only the 940 slots below the 955. The 955 has autoscan mode and a couple other feutures the 955 doesn't. But detection is the same.

**focalcivic** · 07-16-2008, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by bkrell

In the current Vector lineup, only the 940 slots below the 955. The 955 has autoscan mode and a couple other feutures the 955 doesn't. But detection is the same.

I think he meant that the 955 has a few features the 940 does not have like city noX and autoscan.

**AirMoore** · 07-16-2008, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by focalcivic

I think he meant that the 955 has a few features the 940 does not have like city noX and autoscan.

Ahhh, that makes sense...

**bkrell** · 07-16-2008, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by AirMoore

Yep, I meant the 955 has features the 940 doesn't.

**XradarloveX** · 07-16-2008, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by bkrell

Yep, I meant the 955 has features the 940 doesn't.

So detection is the same on the 940 as the 955 but the 940 is lacking some features, that is what I am getting from the reply. I am also assuming that models with numbers HIGHER than 955 will have similar detection as the 955 but MORE features? Is this a correct assumption?
As far as where I buy it, I am happy with ebay, I am careful about what items I bid on and will get my detector for half retail price, to each his own I guess. Unless someone can confirm that bootleg Beltronics devices are being sold on ebay I am confident enough to buy a used unit from someone on ebay that is billed as 100% functional buy a seller with good feedback...
Thanks a bunch for your feedback everyone....

**focalcivic** · 07-16-2008, 01:14 PM

[quote=XradarloveX;421846]So detection is the same on the 940 as the 955 but the 940 is lacking some features, that is what I am getting from the reply. I am also assuming that models with numbers HIGHER than 955 will have similar detection as the 955 but MORE features? Is this a correct assumption?
As far as where I buy it, I am happy with ebay, I am careful about what items I bid on and will get my detector for half retail price, to each his own I guess. Unless someone can confirm that bootleg Beltronics devices are being sold on ebay I am confident enough to buy a used unit from someone on ebay that is billed as 100% functional buy a seller with good feedback...
Thanks a bunch for your feedback everyone....[/quote

The problem with Bels and Escorts on Ebay are many units are black market and have their serial numbers taken off. What that means is bel/escort will not honor the warranty. It will cost you 80 bucks to get it fixed if there is a problem.

So sometimes you think you are getting a good deal on price, but in the long run the cheap price comes back and haunts you.