Escort Database Renewal Warning
10-11-2010, 01:08 PM
#21
Instructor
I have an9500ix and when I pass an electronic sign on the turnpike here in cent Fl it reads my speed limit but my detector never alerts me. Whats up with that?
10-11-2010, 01:15 PM
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10-11-2010, 02:13 PM
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For those who have Escort’s that need Database Renewals, eg 9500ix, DO NOT use their web page for renewal. If you do you will be charged $4.50 for USPS shipping.
This is an illegal fee since you are only receiving an electronic PC / radar detector interface database update. I will be placing a stop on this fee via my credit card company.
“From: sales@escortinc.com
The website defaults to charging $4.50 for shipping on the subscription as it's an accessory order. There is no way to stop that during purchase on the website, but you can receive free shipping of the new subscription by calling our sales team at 800-964-3138.”
This is an illegal fee since you are only receiving an electronic PC / radar detector interface database update. I will be placing a stop on this fee via my credit card company.
“From: sales@escortinc.com
The website defaults to charging $4.50 for shipping on the subscription as it's an accessory order. There is no way to stop that during purchase on the website, but you can receive free shipping of the new subscription by calling our sales team at 800-964-3138.”
10-11-2010, 04:09 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
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10-11-2010, 04:50 PM
#25
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Its is not an illegal fee, read the website. What you're paying for is the password that is mailed to you on a sheet of paper. There is nothing illegal about that. The fact that people PAY it is extremely stupid, but again, stupid is not illegal. I don't update my db because I refuse to pay for a password that can be emailed.
I concur with REMIX above -- and it is the lack of full disclosure that gets me POed.
Verizon did this over the last few years -- charging users $1.99 each month for a service that the user never used.
Last edited by RAVEN007; 10-11-2010 at 04:55 PM.
10-11-2010, 05:39 PM
#26
Team Owner
While I doubt anyone here would miss a measly $4.50, it the principle of the thing. Do this 10,000 (or 100,000) times and it's pretty significant loot. Seems this is the way companies operate as of late - charge some inane amount that no one will bother to challenge and make bank.
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10-11-2010, 06:22 PM
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I just read your post.
That'll be $4.50, please.
10-11-2010, 07:32 PM
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Burning Brakes
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10-11-2010, 08:46 PM
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10-11-2010, 09:28 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
I knew they charged that fee when renewing there database subscription, so I just ordered a suction cup specific mount for the 9500ix...chalked it up as a shipping charge for the mount, next....
