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15 Feb 2016, 19:27 (Ref:3614908) | #1 | ||
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Being ripped off by the transponder people again!!
I note that the old Transx 260 is now no longer available new and you have to buy the new X2 with a choice of 1,2 or 5 year subscriptions now….
seems a bit of a monopoly for a relatively simple low tech device….. No outright purchase available on the new kit?? |
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15 Feb 2016, 19:53 (Ref:3614920) | #2 | ||
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If you've looked at the website I guess you already have the answer!
The new transponders have been discussed recently on tea break thread, as a couple of tenthers have been needing to buy. Some good info posted there from Max during last month. The alternative is to try and get a used old type from another racer or a certain online auction site...... |
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15 Feb 2016, 20:01 (Ref:3614925) | #3 | ||
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If you go to TSL's site you can still buy the old type at a bargain price of £550 or thereabouts and MY laps/TSL will accept either.
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15 Feb 2016, 20:06 (Ref:3614926) | #4 | ||
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Have just hit the buy it now button for half that price…
Where is the competition commission when you need them… UK Motorsport.. an all inclusive activity. I hate being ripped off.. |
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15 Feb 2016, 20:24 (Ref:3614931) | #5 | ||
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So you haven't been ripped off then!
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15 Feb 2016, 20:51 (Ref:3614941) | #6 | ||
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Probably but only by half as much!!
I could probably make do with an abacus N. |
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15 Feb 2016, 21:04 (Ref:3614943) | #7 | ||
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Having looked at prices on fleabay I'm now thinking of cutting down to one and swapping between cars! The money made could pay for a few races.......
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18 Feb 2016, 16:30 (Ref:3615763) | #8 | ||
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Glad I hung on to mine rather than let it go with the B.
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19 Feb 2016, 06:58 (Ref:3615905) | #9 | ||
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The latest "rumours" are that AMB are potentially going to stop the 260 from working in perhaps 3-4 years time??
I can see an uproar in a couple of years. I don't know why we put up with such practise!! N. |
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Yup Because all the time some people do put up with it the rest have to tow the line or not play. Solidarity brother My two transponders will go on ebay this weekend. |
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19 Feb 2016, 12:53 (Ref:3615974) | #11 | ||
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Technology become obsolete. It really is no different to having to upgrade other electronic gadgets because they are no longer supported, or the software isn't.
Having said that, Tim's idea is spot on- they could well be worthless in few years time! Keep mum and cash in now...... |
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Unless I've misread they are offering some form of trade in on the 260 against the new system so It may be worth looking into that.
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The new thing doesn't obviously do anything that the current ones don't, it all sounds like 'jam tomorrow'. |
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