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Busted my GPS device - only a few weeks old.

  • 09-07-2012 10:54AM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭


    I wrecked my GPS device screen, it's a Golf Buddy Platinum and cost me a fortune. I basically crushed the screen till it bled, badly, and it's rendered it useless.

    What are the options? I assume it's tough crap even though it's only a few weeks old? Does anyone know if these things can be repaired? I intend to call the shop where I bought it and see what the options are but wanted to know what my rights are (if any) in advance before calling.


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Fairly safe to say it is covered for normal wear and tear and should be of a quality fit for a round of golf etc.
    By the sounds of it the incident with you was outside normal wear and tear, I'd say you have no leg to stand on.
    What exactly happened?

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    No it was sitting near my rear window under the boot and I went to close the boot on it. Completely my own fault and even if I wanted to there is no way I could pass it off as wear and tear. What a waste of over 300 squids. Never even really got to use it. Destroyed it 2 days before playing away twice. Rage.

    Hopefully it can be repaired in some way...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭SnowDrifts


    Would your club insurance not cover it? A friend recently claimed for a phone that got damaged on the course and although he didn't get it's full worth, he got some amount back.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    SnowDrifts wrote: »
    Would your club insurance not cover it? A friend recently claimed for a phone that got damaged on the course and although he didn't get it's full worth, he got some amount back.

    I'll check it out. Either way the place I bought it told me to bring it in and they will call to get it repaired if possible.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Mr. Larson wrote: »
    No it was sitting near my rear window under the boot and I went to close the boot on it. Completely my own fault and even if I wanted to there is no way I could pass it off as wear and tear. What a waste of over 300 squids. Never even really got to use it. Destroyed it 2 days before playing away twice. Rage.

    Hopefully it can be repaired in some way...

    Oh that hurts, exact same happened my mate with his brand new 3 wood, closed the boot onto it and snap.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    Threw my putter at my bag last week (I know, bad temper and all), cracked the screen of my Samsung Galaxy IIs, screen bleed, and apparently as it is and LCD scree cannot be repaired. raging is not the word!!
    Its the same kinda screen on a platinum, bad times!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭Back9bandit


    there is no room for that kind of conduct on the golf course. karma is great


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    neckedit wrote: »
    Threw my putter at my bag last week (I know, bad temper and all), cracked the screen of my Samsung Galaxy IIs, screen bleed, and apparently as it is and LCD scree cannot be repaired. raging is not the word!!
    Its the same kinda screen on a platinum, bad times!!

    The lad in American Golf where I bought it called up for me and there is a place in Naas that repairs them. €100 for a replacement screen. If it turns out that I can get it repaired for 100 lids I'll be a happy camper.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭MiniGolf


    Mr. Larson wrote: »
    The lad in American Golf where I bought it called up for me and there is a place in Naas that repairs them. €100 for a replacement screen. If it turns out that I can get it repaired for 100 lids I'll be a happy camper.

    I broke the screen on mine about a month ago and contacted Golfbuddy who then got me to send it to that crowd in Naas for repair. They didn't repair it...... :(.
    They charged me €100 and sent me out a brand new Golfbuddy complete with holders, charger etc......!! :D:D:D.
    Just don't be in any hurry looking for it... it took about 2 weeks in all but worth it. Call this number - +353 14845651 - and get the ball rolling.

    (I have mine mounted on a holder on my golf cart and was a bit careless putting a club back in my bag and damaged the screen!)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    MiniGolf wrote: »
    I broke the screen on mine about a month ago and contacted Golfbuddy who then got me to send it to that crowd in Naas for repair. They didn't repair it...... :(.
    They charged me €100 and sent me out a brand new Golfbuddy complete with holders, charger etc......!! :D:D:D.
    Just don't be in any hurry looking for it... it took about 2 weeks in all but worth it. Call this number - +353 14845651 - and get the ball rolling.

    (I have mine mounted on a holder on my golf cart and was a bit careless putting a club back in my bag and damaged the screen!)

    Nice one - if I end up with the same result I'll be a happy camper.

    PS you scared me there for a second.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭MiniGolf


    Mr. Larson wrote: »

    PS you scared me there for a second.

    Har, Har! :p:p:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    there is no room for that kind of conduct on the golf course. karma is great


    Thanks Dad!!
    There is room for it when you are -1 through 5 and walk of 8 +3 after 2 3 putts and a four putt!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 269 ✭✭MP62


    neckedit wrote: »
    Thanks Dad!!
    There is room for it when you are -1 through 5 and walk of 8 +3 after 2 3 putts and a four putt!
    And throwing your club and breaking your GPS made you feel better because they were to blame!?.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    Had a problem too with my own golf buddy recently after an update it didnt run right
    I brought it back to where i bought it just over 2 yrs ago and recieved a new device with my own battery (still does 3 rounds between charge) put into it a week later free of charge
    Was expecting to pay something to reset my own.
    So thanks to customer care or the rep in munster/Ireland


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    MP62 wrote: »
    And throwing your club and breaking your GPS made you feel better because they were to blame!?.

    Flinging my putter at my bag did make me feel better, Yes, cause it vented the frustration I was felling at the time! I apologised to my partners for my action both at the time and after the round, when they both quite rightly laughed at me and called me a tosser when I realized my Galaxy PHONE not GPS was smashed. I know I was wrong and it cost me in excess of 300€. So please don't come on and play the holier than thou card.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 269 ✭✭MP62


    neckedit wrote: »
    Flinging my putter at my bag did make me feel better, Yes, cause it vented the frustration I was felling at the time! I apologised to my partners for my action both at the time and after the round, when they both quite rightly laughed at me and called me a tosser when I realized my Galaxy PHONE not GPS was smashed. I know I was wrong and it cost me in excess of 300€. So please don't come on and play the holier than thou card.
    Glad to hear you now realise your actions were that of a tosser, I wonder will it stop you from doing it again.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,023 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    now kids, relax!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    MP62 wrote: »
    Glad to hear you now realise your actions were that of a tosser, I wonder will it stop you from doing it again.[/QUO

    Good argument, sharp, witty and intelligent!
    I am fully aware of my actions and consequences to them, I don't need you to point out how ridiculous they were, we all do things in sport/life we are ashamed of, a lot of mistakes are born of passion and ambition! I have played golf my entire life, it has been, and continues to be my lively hood since I was 17 years old. I am passionate about what I do and on course when I let it slip, from time to time I have a melt down, Its who I am, I apologize to whom ever I may of offended and we move on. I have seen others melt down on the golf course and on many other sporting arenas, but I would never judge them on it, You never know what demons people are battling. To answer your question, Yes I probably will do it again!!

    But thanks again,
    Regards

    Tosser


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 269 ✭✭MP62


    neckedit wrote: »

    Good argument, sharp, witty and intelligent!
    I am fully aware of my actions and consequences to them, I don't need you to point out how ridiculous they were, we all do things in sport/life we are ashamed of, a lot of mistakes are born of passion and ambition! I have played golf my entire life, it has been, and continues to be my lively hood since I was 17 years old. I am passionate about what I do and on course when I let it slip, from time to time I have a melt down, Its who I am, I apologize to whom ever I may of offended and we move on. I have seen others melt down on the golf course and on many other sporting arenas, but I would never judge them on it, You never know what demons people are battling. To answer your question, Yes I probably will do it again!!

    But thanks again,
    Regards

    Tosser
    Ah ok I see, you throw your clubs just so everyone else will know how much you care, I get it know, it's just for show, and using your logic the guy who doesn't throw his toys out of the pram doesn't care as much.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,023 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    MP62 wrote: »
    Ah ok I see, you throw your clubs just so everyone else will know how much you care, I get it know, it's just for show, and using your logic the guy who doesn't throw his toys out of the pram doesn't care as much.

    right, enough please.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭neckedit


    MP62 wrote: »
    Ah ok I see, you throw your clubs just so everyone else will know how much you care, I get it know, it's just for show, and using your logic the guy who doesn't throw his toys out of the pram doesn't care as much.

    Absolutely man, thats exactly what I was saying, complete and utter brilliance on your behalf, seeing right through me as a show pony!
    again thanks for the great insight in to me.

    Regards

    Shown up Tosser.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 438 ✭✭golfguy1


    Mr Larson

    if you go onto the golfbuddy website u will find a contact number for golfbuddy customer services in ireland. They will repair/replace for free generally even if they know u smashed it.

    I had mine collected and addressed to germany. Took about 2-3 weeks but was free


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    Thanks a mill - it's been shipped off to Germany. I await some positive news :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 438 ✭✭golfguy1


    no prob.
    hope it saves u €100.
    In my expierience in the golf trade u should always return products for repair to the company that makes the product


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    golfguy1 wrote: »
    no prob.
    hope it saves u €100.
    In my expierience in the golf trade u should always return products for repair to the company that makes the product

    Seems mad that they will repair it for free even though I broke it through my own stupidity. Anyway, not wanting to look a gift horse in the mouth. I'd gladly pay EUR100 to get it fixed if it came to it so looks like I'm on to a winner regardless. Thanks to all who contributed (constructively :))


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,429 ✭✭✭Mr. Larson


    Well Holy God. I just got a brand new in the box Golfbuddy Platinum delivered to the door today free of charge. Some service that is. Case closed :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭SnowDrifts


    That is some customer service. Imagine bringing a new car back to a main dealer after a crash looking for a replacement! ha. Kudos to Golf Buddy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,677 ✭✭✭staker


    Top stuff there from Golf Buddy. Know of similar customer service from Ping and Mocad.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,023 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    nice one, be careful with this one now!!!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,140 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    I love the lads posting from their high horse of perfect golfing etiquette.

    Everyone reacts differently to bad shots and managers frustration and anger differently.

    Get a grip...


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