Garmin Fenix 3 in BM store in Ireland ?

PaulieC

Anyone know if any of the usual stores have these in stock yet ? I see sweatshop has them available for pre-order with stock expected in on 30th March.

Was hoping to pick one up in the states earlier in the month, but no go there either . I also have a corporate 20% discount on garmin.com, but it's only for the USA and their lead time was 5-8 weeks...

sconhome

Not available for a couple of weeks when I checked with Garmin at the start of the week.

Also worth noting that Garmin prices in Ireland have jumped a ridiculous amount lately eg 920xt is now €589 incl HR (sterling issue) but are due to be brought in line with EU shortly. Not sure when or how or what way they are doing but this is what has been indicated to me. As a reseller I would likely hold off on Fenix 3 until this happens.

TheBazman

AKW wrote: »

Not available for a couple of weeks when I checked with Garmin at the start of the week.

Also worth noting that Garmin prices in Ireland have jumped a ridiculous amount lately eg 920xt is now €589 incl HR (sterling issue) but are due to be brought in line with EU shortly. Not sure when or how or what way they are doing but this is what has been indicated to me. As a reseller I would likely hold off on Fenix 3 until this happens.

I got one off Cotswolds for 499 eur including HRM. Ordered it at the end Feb and arrived about a week ago.

tunney

TheBazman wrote: »

I got one off Cotswolds for 499 eur including HRM. Ordered it at the end Feb and arrived about a week ago.

Its now three weeks later and a week after the price increases.........

TheBazman

tunney wrote: »

Its now three weeks later and a week after the price increases.........

Not disputing that. It seemed like the Op was also asking about locations to buy. I was only giving my experience.

sconhome

TheBazman wrote: »

I got one off Cotswolds for 499 eur including HRM. Ordered it at the end Feb and arrived about a week ago.

Good to know.

The 920 was released in the UK on an exclusive deal to one stockist for a period, I wonder did something similar happen here? I see they are showing delivery 25th - 27th March so possibly a pre-release issue exclusive to them.

@TheBazman have you actually received a Fenix 3 already??

COMING SOON You can now pre-order this item from us. For orders placed from 18 March 2015 we currently expect to be able to deliver it to you by mid to late April but please note that this estimate could change.

TheBazman

AKW wrote: »

Good to know.

The 920 was released in the UK on an exclusive deal to one stockist for a period, I wonder did something similar happen here? I see they are showing delivery 25th - 27th March so possibly a pre-release issue exclusive to them.

@TheBazman have you actually received a Fenix 3 already??

Yes have it already. When I ordered it said on the website that they expected to be sending them out in late March, however it actually arrived about a week ago.

copacetic

I got mine a few weeks back via Cotswold also, with a 20% discount code, good service from them also. Working very well so far.

PaulieC

Is Cotswold a US site ?

Krusty_Clown

PaulieC wrote: »

Is Cotswold a US site ?

The clue is in the name.

Think I'll hold out to the next US trip.

PaulieC

He he, I assumed that would be the case, but a search brought me to a site that was charging in $. I can see the uk site on my phone alright.

Any discount codes for those guys ?

Krusty_Clown

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

The clue is in the name.

Think I'll hold out to the next US trip.

The way the dollar is going against the euro - 1 euro = 85 us cent being talked of - no more goodies from the states :eek:

PaulieC

glasso wrote: »

The way the dollar is going against the euro - 1 euro = 85 us cent being talked of - no more goodies from the states :eek:

exactly. I ordered it from Cotswold, found a 10% voucher on vouchercloud. This is a complete luxury buy tbh. Of course I'll use it for running, but mostly getting it for its wearing all the time potential.

Krusty_Clown

glasso wrote: »

The way the dollar is going against the euro - 1 euro = 85 us cent being talked of - no more goodies from the states :eek:

Yeah, was looking at that last night. If you buy through DC Rainmaker's preferred link, you get 10% off, which would bring it down to $495 (€451), for the watch +HRM so a €49 saving on the Cotswold price (which would suggest that the Cotswold price is pretty good (*edit - before PaulieC's discount code*)). Plus, as a new watch in the Garmin line, and their dubious release history, I'd rather return a watch to the UK than to the US.

Still, at that price tag, it moves from the 'necessary' to the 'luxury' price bracket, and I reckon I'll have to live with my 910's flaws and limitations a little longer. Will wait and see how PaulieC gets on with it. IIRC Beepbeep abandoned his Fenix2 due to bugs/problems.

then there is the even more expensive model coming out..... Garmin Epix

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/garmin-epix-mapping-multisport.html

has map display and navigation.

could be cool if it could be
- running watch, including getting download of trails/routes that are actually viewable (not just a line but also with map data)
- cycling watch + navigation
- general navigation device - e.g. better batter life than gps phone option, with no need for data

PaulieC

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Yeah, was looking at that last night. If you buy through DC Rainmaker's preferred link, you get 10% off, which would bring it down to $495 (€451), for the watch +HRM so a €49 saving on the Cotswold price (which would suggest that the Cotswold price is pretty good (*edit - before PaulieC's discount code*)). Plus, as a new watch in the Garmin line, and their dubious release history, I'd rather return a watch to the UK than to the US.

Still, at that price tag, it moves from the 'necessary' to the 'luxury' price bracket, and I reckon I'll have to live with my 910's flaws and limitations a little longer. Will wait and see how PaulieC gets on with it. IIRC Beepbeep abandoned his Fenix2 due to bugs/problems.

I'm definitely going more for the everyday wearability of the fenix than the necessity of a running watch. I am aware of the reported flaws of the previous versions of the fenix, but I am hoping that the fact that this is a new model and shares the same innards and functionality as the 920xt will meant that any bugs are ironed out quickly. DCR's full review of it didn't indicate any serious flaws.

Cotswold seem to have the HRM bundles only, but the 10% discount means that that is effectively free. BTW, I went for the Sapphire model :cool:

Krusty_Clown

Cool. Let us know how it goes. Will probably go in that direction (though not the saphire model) eventually. Cant' really see the Epix being really useful as the screen is too small to be really useful from a map perspective (at least for my eyesight). I think one of the companies will have to come-up with an alternative way of using maps on very small screens, before it becomes a really useful feature.

sconhome

Ireland being rightly stuffed up again

010-01338-21 | Fenix 3 Sapphire | € 631.99
010-01338-26|Fenix 3 HRM Sapphire|€ 673.99
010-01338-01|Fenix 3 Grey|€ 519.99
010-01338-11|Fenix 3 HRM Grey|€ 561.99
010-01338-06|Fenix 3 Silver|€ 519.99
010-01338-16|Fenix 3 HRM Silver|€ 561.99

The sooner we are put on distribution from EU and not through UK the better for consumers in Ireland. (these are advised RRP)

PaulieC

AKW wrote: »

The sooner we are put on distribution from EU and not through UK the better for consumers in Ireland. (these are advised RRP)

Is it not much of a muchness because of the strength of the $ at the moment ?

sconhome

As it stands, €65 more for the performer bundle here vs Euro buy from UK

PaulieC

AKW wrote: »

As it stands, €65 more for the performer bundle here vs Euro buy from UK

wow, that's definitely not much of a muchness :eek:

copacetic

I used code nt14 to get 15% off mine via Cotswold (not the 20 I thought I got!) £60 off the performer bundle. I ordered back at start of feb so not sure if still valid. National trust, Ctc etc have 15% off codes if it's not working and should be able to track them down on the web.


Edit so grey performer bundle @ 561 here, cost 340gbp which is coming up as 461.

Further edit (pic)
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=94550503&postcount=3150

Krusty_Clown

Damn you Copacetic.... Now I want one...

PaulieC

KC based on mileage you deserve, if not need, one.

opus

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Damn you Copacetic.... Now I want one...

If there was a "Buy Now" button under the pic, it would have taken a lot of willpower not to have clicked on it

I'll just go look up the difference between "needs & wants" again!

Kulgan

Cheers for code copacetic, seems to accept, although haven't gone through full checkout. Comes up as €420.75 !

shotgunmcos

If nobody fancies shelling out for the F3. I may part with my F2 Special Edition for a decent price. Perfect cond, box, plugs, hrm run strap etc..

PM if interested

Krusty_Clown

I see Amazon.com has finally started listing the Fenix 3.
Performance bundle (grey) - $550 (€509)
Saphire - $600 (€555)
Watch on its own - $500 (€461)
So the UK pricing (particularly the Cotswold site with the discount code) is very competitive.

PaulieC

I just cancelled my Sapphire order as they emailed me this morning to say they had no idea when it would be in stock, probably not until May. Ordered the standard performer bundle with the 15% discount (tried adding another 10% discount code, but no dice), and that will be here next week apparently.

Also, ordering them from Amazon.com (Clever Training) would incur import charges.

Krusty_Clown

PaulieC wrote: »

Also, ordering them from Amazon.com (Clever Training) would incur import charges.

Was looking at it more from the perspective of one who travels to the US on occasion. Certainly not worth it if ordering for delivery to Ireland. Good to here that they may have the performance bundle next week. Race ya.

PaulieC

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Was looking at it more from the perspective of one who travels to the US on occasion. Certainly not worth it if ordering for delivery to Ireland. Good to here that they may have the performance bundle next week. Race ya.

Feck off, I'm not going to use it for racing, way too expensive for that. I'll be keeping it up in its box.

ChristyM

copacetic wrote: »

I used code nt14 to get 15% off mine via Cotswold (not the 20 I thought I got!) £60 off the performer bundle. I ordered back at start of feb so not sure if still valid. National trust, Ctc etc have 15% off codes if it's not working and should be able to track them down on the web.


Edit so grey performer bundle @ 561 here, cost 340gbp which is coming up as 461.

Further edit (pic)
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=94550503&postcount=3150




Thanks Copacetic for the discount code. Ordered my watch ,Thursday and got an email confirming dispatch on Friday.

Here's hoping it will arive before ,Easter.

kao123

Thanks for the link and codes guys, Just ordered the Fenix 3 Performer GPS HRM for €420.75 all in, not a bad price considering the dollar to euro mess that's happening.

PaulieC

kao123 wrote: »

Thanks for the link and codes guys, Just ordered the Fenix 3 Performer GPS HRM for €420.75 all in, not a bad price considering the dollar to euro mess that's happening.

How's that ? The HRM version is coming up as STG 400 STG. Take 15% discount and that leaves you with STG360, which, according to xe.net is ~490 euros.

What am I missing ?

ChristyM

PaulieC wrote: »

How's that ? The HRM version is coming up as STG 400 STG. Take 15% discount and that leaves you with STG360, which, according to xe.net is ~490 euros.

What am I missing ?

You need to go into the Irish option on the site and it is €495 before the discount.

kao123

ChristyM wrote: »

You need to go into the Irish option on the site and it is €495 before the discount.

Yep that's pretty much what I did, apparently it has dispatched today as well.

sconhome

ChristyM wrote: »

You need to go into the Irish option on the site and it is €495 before the discount.

Ouch!! so someone has fupped up the exchange rate on their web build. How long before they realise this costly mistake?

kao123

AKW wrote: »

Ouch!! so someone has fupped up the exchange rate on their web build. How long before they realise this costly mistake?

SShhhh! say nothing

PaulieC

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realise there was a Euro price. I just ordered one in euros, will return the sterling one when it arrives😏

Damienc1972

Hi
Just wondering is anybody having problems with there garmin 220. Problem I am having is trying to send work out to the watch it keeps telling me to download garmin express which I have done and they keep changing between modern to classic. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
New to this so not sure I'm doing it right. #drivingmedaft

PaulieC

Damienc1972 wrote: »

Hi
Just wondering is anybody having problems with there garmin 220. Problem I am having is trying to send work out to the watch it keeps telling me to download garmin express which I have done and they keep changing between modern to classic. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
New to this so not sure I'm doing it right. #drivingmedaft

Do you have Garmin Express opened and on the desktop before you start the Send to Device ?

Regarding the Classic/Modern shift, they seem to be doing it in stages. I noticed yesterday that the Workout creation page is now defaulting to modern. I'm not really a fan of the modern look in general, but it definitely works better when creating workouts, teh flow is more natural.

wrstan

PaulieC wrote: »

Ordered the standard performer bundle with the 15% discount (tried adding another 10% discount code, but no dice), and that will be here next week apparently.

I see the Cotswold website states for the Fenix 3

COMING SOON You can now pre-order this item from us. For orders placed from 18 March 2015 we currently expect to be able to deliver it to you by mid to late April but please note that this estimate could change.

Is that statement out of date.

It is also saying free delivery to Ireland 26th - 31st March, is there normally a delivery charge?

Thanks

PaulieC

PaulieC wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't realise there was a Euro price. I just ordered one in euros, will return the sterling one when it arrives��

My Sterling watch arrived last night. It's pretty tasty, but not had a chance to do much with it yet, took me ages to figure out how to set the time manually as I wasn't going to go outside in that weather to look for a satellite

PaulieC

wrstan wrote: »

I see the Cotswold website states for the Fenix 3



Is that statement out of date.

It is also saying free delivery to Ireland 26th - 31st March, is there normally a delivery charge?

Thanks

go to http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ie to get the euro price.

I'm not sure how much delivery normally is.

kao123

PaulieC wrote: »

My Sterling watch arrived last night. It's pretty tasty, but not had a chance to do much with it yet, took me ages to figure out how to set the time manually as I wasn't going to go outside in that weather to look for a satellite

Hey PaulieC, I'm just wondering if you got a tracking ID for your order?, I got a mail saying mine has been dispatched but there is no tracking ID for it.

thanks in advance.

PaulieC

kao123 wrote: »

Hey PaulieC, I'm just wondering if you got a tracking ID for your order?, I got a mail saying mine has been dispatched but there is no tracking ID for it.

thanks in advance.

Yes, once it was dispatched I got a mail from the transit company ,UK Mail. the e-mail address is list_reportservices@ukmail.com, check your junk mail folder maybe ?

For reference, I got the dispatch mail from Cotswold on Friday at 3:30 and the watch was delivered to Parcel Motel yesterday morning at about 8:00, i got the PM text at 9 last night.

Krusty_Clown

PaulieC wrote: »

Yes, once it was dispatched I got a mail from the transit company ,UK Mail. the e-mail address is list_reportservices@ukmail.com, check your junk mail folder maybe ?

For reference, I got the dispatch mail from Cotswold on Friday at 3:30 and the watch was delivered to Parcel Motel yesterday morning at about 8:00, i got the PM text at 9 last night.

If (like me) you ordered from the Irish site with delivery to an Irish address, it probably went by courier (DPD according to their website), so should be delivered in the next day or two. I also got my dispatch email on Friday at 3:30pm. Parcel Motel is faster than direct courier... Who knew?

*Edit*: My order page now says that it was shipped by 'Metapack'.

PaulieC

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

If (like me) you ordered from the Irish site with delivery to an Irish address, it probably went by courier (DPD according to their website), so should be delivered in the next day or two. I also got my dispatch email on Friday at 3:30pm. Parcel Motel is faster than direct courier... Who knew?

*Edit*: My order page now says that it was shipped by 'Metapack'.

couldn't wait ?

Krusty_Clown

PaulieC wrote: »

couldn't wait ?

Once I compared prices across geographies, I realized that the Cotswold price was actually extremely good, and may not stay that way. This was the nail in the coffin. :pac:

Anyone want to buy a 910xt? Only 11 thousand genuine miles on the clock.

PaulieC

it take a bit of time to reprogram yourself after using the 910xt, but it's a lovely piece of kit. I had an average 9.8 cm vertical oscillation earlier. And it awarded me three badges !!

Now if I could only figure out how to get the music controls to work, I'd be laughing.

ChristyM

Mine arrived by courier today and it looks pretty damn good.

I ordered it last Thursday through the Irish option on the website and got confirmation of dispatch on Friday.

Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it!