V1 Returned Units

[TeamQuack]

I ended up purchasing a returned unit and so far it has been a horrible experience. If you are interested you can read about it here.

http://www.radardetector.net/So-far....arch-9451t.php

your problem wasn't with a returned v1 unit itself it was with a VR rep.

[JamesBahn]

Good Point Quack. I have no doubt that the unit will be in top notch condition.

[Rottman]

Good Point Quack. I have no doubt that the unit will be in top notch condition.

Not to mention that I don't belive returned units are just that. And I am not the only one.... 8)

[hoosier]

I sent my 1.8 for an update last week. The paint on the case is showing wear and tear especially on the corners. When I got it back, the case looked newer than what I sent in. No more paint chips on the corners. No paint chip on the grooves where the suction cup and visor mount goes. The case has a different serial number and label, but it has very, very light scratches. I wonder if VR used a magnesium case from returned units to replace my old one.

So are you happier this way?

See, if Mike V would just switch to a nice PLASTIC case he could give you a fresh one at no charge instead of a slightly used magnesium case.

Hoosier, There are several reasons Mike uses a magnesium case, one is for better heat displacement if I am not mistaken, professor Jim can provide a better explanation as to the technical reasons. Not to mention I think a lot of people would be pissed to pay $359-399 for a plastic box.

Here is what Mike V says regarding the issue......

Instead of your expensive magnesium case, why don't you go plastic like every other detector and give us a better deal on price?
- N.G., New Jersey


Our metal case serves as a vault to keep out various electrical interferences from other devices. These interferences are particularly insidious, worse than false alarms, because they can be in there desensitizing your receiving circuits, thereby hurting your warning range, but you have no way of knowing. The magnesium is really durable too, yet it's light weight. You'll notice the really slick laptop computers these days have magnesium instead of plastic cases.

Of course, I was being totally facetious. The V1 has a fine magnesium case just like it's real daddy the original Escort had. I consider the magnesium case to be just one of many places where Mike V puts his money where his mouth is, making the V1 the quality item it is. Plastic? Not for me, thank you. I prefer quality. We are both definitely on the same page here.

[ES13Raven]

VR must be getting a lot of business from this forum, and a whole bunch of people asking for Returned Units...

My buddy here in town just ordered one too 8)

[Rottman]

VR must be getting a lot of business from this forum, and a whole bunch of people asking for Returned Units...

My buddy here in town just ordered one too 8)

You are right Raven, that's probably why some board members are now being told "It could be months before we have a returned one" when I got mine a year ago it could be weeks....