received used V1. Not detecting jack

[LordV]

Response received from the seller:

It worked perfectly when it left here, and if it's broken I'm not happy about it. If you had it on "L" mode, that's the V1's logic mode which it uses to rule out false positives. If you put it on "A" mode it will detect all signals. If you put it on A mode and don't see your false positives then just send it back and I'll refund you, but I'm not happy about this. I had a feeling something like this would happen based on all your questions.

Basically he's implying in this message and another sent via eBay that I did something to cause this problem based on the fact that I asked several questions about the detector ahead of time. Unbelievable.

OK. So he's refunding the money. Guess I'll be ordering a refurb direct from Valentine

See what I'm talking about.....Not worth the BS. Get your $$ and order from VR.

[RadarKid]

See what I'm talking about.....Not worth the BS. Get your $$ and order from VR.

yeah. total BS. Like I'm not bummed out it didnt work! I've been waiting like a kid waiting for Xmas, and even drove to the post office to pick it up since I wasnt there when it came to my place. Opened it in the parking lot of the post office, programmed it, and drove off to test. It failed miserably, but somehow that was my fault?

Anyway...what are the two prices again for the V1's direct from Valentine? $399 for a new unit plus shipping and how much for a refurb shipped?

Opinions ?

[th3 factory freak]

I think you have to "get in line" for a refurb one.

I would also get the concealed display, a carry case and make a kill switch for it.

[LordV]

I would also get the concealed display, a carry case and make a kill switch for it.

He needs to decide if the V1 is up his alley before dropping $$ on accessories.

[RadarKid]

He needs to decide if the V1 is up his alley before dropping $$ on accessories.

very true LordV
If I fall in love with the V-1 enough to sell my 9500i, then I'll run a hardwire in place of my Escort hardwire and worry about concealed displays etc. later on.
First I need to make sure its what I want to use daily. I pass a lot of falses several times a day...so it'll be a tough sell as much as I'm looking forward to using it.

[LordV]

very true LordV
If I fall in love with the V-1 enough to sell my 9500i, then I'll run a hardwire in place of my Escort hardwire and worry about concealed displays etc. later on.
First I need to make sure its what I want to use daily. I pass a lot of falses several times a day...so it'll be a tough sell as much as I'm looking forward to using it.

You'll find out. I personally don't care about falses. I'd rather hit the mute button myself then have a CPU make the choice for me or locking out areas.

It's all in taste. I drive 90% highway, and to me, the arrows are second to none.

[RadarKid]

You'll find out. I personally don't care about falses. I'd rather hit the mute button myself then have a CPU make the choice for me or locking out areas.

It's all in taste. I drive 90% highway, and to me, the arrows are second to none.

well I don't use the lockout feature of my 9500i so that wouldnt really matter.
Im just talking about the higher sensitivity and better off axis detection causing more falses. We'll see I guess. But if I was mostly highway like you, there'd be no question for me!

Too bad they don't make a blue LED V1!

[RadarKid]

What are the prices for refurbs?

[LordV]

well I don't use the lockout feature of my 9500i so that wouldnt really matter.
Im just talking about the higher sensitivity and better off axis detection causing more falses. We'll see I guess. But if I was mostly highway like you, there'd be no question for me!

Too bad they don't make a blue LED V1!

If you can shut down X, it's alot quieter. I only engage X when I leave Michigan for Indiana or Ohio. With X off, I'm in "A" mode all the time. When X is on, I use "l" in the city. My tolerance for falses is low and my wife is not in my car very often. You'll probably either love it or hate it. If you hate it, do everyone a favor and don't run around slamming it simply because it does not fit your tastes, like a few individuals that troll the V1 forum.

[RadarKid]

If you can shut down X, it's alot quieter. I only engage X when I leave Michigan for Indiana or Ohio. With X off, I'm in "A" mode all the time. When X is on, I use "l" in the city. My tolerance for falses is low and my wife is not in my car very often. You'll probably either love it or hate it. If you hate it, do everyone a favor and don't run around slamming it simply because it does not fit your tastes, like a few individuals that troll the V1 forum.

Definately plan on shutting off X. But there are lots of K falses around New England.
I dont plan on trolling, just giving my honest opinion. If I can't take the falses, I'll hold on to my 9500i and that'll be the end of it. I honestly think that the 9500i is a great detector...I just think many of its features (on top of detection) fall short. Marked locations suck, AutoVolume sucks, AutoMute sucks, and I can't use TrueLock...so I use it for detection alone.
I do think its a preference thing and has a lot to do with where you drive most often.