Data cards

[JB]

As you know if you have read my posts about a GPS for my truck, I had a lousy P.O.J. for a while and returned it for refund.<br /><br />Now I have a Garmin 276C, with auto navigation accessory.<br /><br />That leaves me with stuff I can't use any more: a 2GB Compact Flash Card and a reader/programmer for several types of flash memory cards, not including the USB data card that the Garmin 276C uses.<br /><br />I understand that the Garmin StreetPilot series use Compact Flash Cards, as well as a bunch of other products, like DigiCams, etc.<br /><br />I would like to recover some of the bux I have in the CF card and reader and acquire some back-up USB card memory for my 276C.<br /><br />Does anyone know how to offer a swap on eBay? Any other suggestions?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Data cards

Try the Thrifties. Sorry, could not resist.<br /><br />I guess you could email all the sellers that are selling the items you want, and propose the swap.<br />But can't imagine you will get many takers, as they are selling, and probably not interested unless they can get it for dirt cheap.<br /><br />Also, many people will not buy used memory cards.<br /><br />Best bet would probably be to sell it on ebay.<br />Maybe another member here will sell it for you, if you don't want to get involved with selling on ebay.<br /><br />CF card prices are dropping, and they are not used in most of the new cameras, etc. I had a few small cf cards that would not sell, so I offered them to the guy that bought my used camera, for $20. <br />But there should be some demand for a 2 gb card though.

 

[JB]

Re: Data cards

Thanks, Roscoe.<br /><br />Actually, I haven't used this 2GB CF card. It is still in the package, and it is SanDisk, a respected brand.<br /><br />I think I will try your idea about emailing sellers.<br /><br />The Thrifties and Want Ads are for marine type items. I wouldn't expect to get any hits there.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Data cards

CF cards are also rated by speed...if it is a high speed card (40X or higher) then it is worth more. I bet you could recover most of your $$$ if you sell it outright on ebay.<br /><br />Just for information purpose what does a new sealed in package 2 gb CF card go for? It would also work as a back up device for a computer.<br /><br />Bob

 

[JB]

Re: Data cards

I have no idea about the speed, Bob. There is nothing about speed on the package.<br /><br />I bought it on eBay for $176 after getting outbid on several others. Most go for closer to $200.