ThunderThighs wrote:My old Garmin is named Gabby. Lol.

Lol. Apparently naming your GPS is more common than I thought. Ours are Dolores and Dorothy.

I am debating if I should get a refund or just resell it??? I should easily break even or *GASP* come out ahead! :D

sxebrian wrote:Wow..can't believe the complaining in this thread. I received the email about the misleading in the original post. with an option to cancel my order. I am still purchasing it. What do you want for $65 shipped? (had to pay tax in NY). And honestly, how often are the roads being drastically changed in your area? When the time comes, I'm sure demonoid will come through with a free map upgrade for me

First thing I did when I found out was search torrents for maps. Didn't find ANY TOMTOM maps......

slappomatt wrote:First thing I did when I found out was search torrents for maps. Didn't find ANY TOMTOM maps......

Then you're not searching in the right places. As I'm sure any post that suggested such tips would be deleted, I can't help, even if I were in possession of said information, and I'm not saying I am.

My wife gave me her old TomTom one a couple years ago, I "upgraded" the software and maps that I found "in the right place". Gave me all kinds of additional features including turn by turn directions, street names and the like. All for FREE!
She uses Garmin now, but I love my TomTom, if this unit is anywhere close, it will be great!

I know I'm entering this late, but this same model WITH the lifetime maps can be found for a VERY good price ($70.99) here: http://www.nobetterdeal.com/StoreCatalog/ctl4057/cp48573/si5315326/cl1/xxl_540m_5inch_widescreen_portable_gps_navigator__lifetime_maps_edition?&query=gps&hits=30&sortby=%2Bprice+%2Btitle&offset=

missed it again

treemonkey wrote:I know I'm entering this late, but this same model WITH the lifetime maps can be found for a VERY good price ($70.99) here: http://www.nobetterdeal.com/StoreCatalog/ctl4057/cp48573/si5315326/cl1/xxl_540m_5inch_widescreen_portable_gps_navigator__lifetime_maps_edition?&query=gps&hits=30&sortby=%2Bprice+%2Btitle&offset=

THANK YOU!

treemonkey wrote:I know I'm entering this late, but this same model WITH the lifetime maps can be found for a VERY good price ($70.99) here: http://www.nobetterdeal.com/StoreCatalog/ctl4057/cp48573/si5315326/cl1/xxl_540m_5inch_widescreen_portable_gps_navigator__lifetime_maps_edition?&query=gps&hits=30&sortby=%2Bprice+%2Btitle&offset=

Its open box...meaning used item. Not authr dealer. Doubtful if Tomtom will honor or support the unit especially if the unit was registered already.

The xxl500 w/o tm is fine for $60. The Gps are becoming disposable items anyway. Newer models are less expensive and better. Next year this time, the via 1535tm with voice command should be avail refurb at this price point. Get the free update and that should hold me down til next year.

i didnt get an email from woot yet, i ordered at 5am est. do i have to wait for the email to cancel?

Thank you for the update. Unfortunately, my biggest motivation to buy this GPS was the Lifetime Updates for Maps and Traffic, so I wish to cancel my order. I did receive the email from Woot Member Services giving that option, however the email doesn't provide me with the directions to cancel. Could you please let me know that? Thanks.

mirandaletish27 wrote:Thanks I believe I will keep it.

Anyone know if you can hack a gps system the same way you would a phone or gaming system? For the technologically literate ( which im not btw) maybe that would solve your problems? Not that I really know anything about anything, just troubleshooting.

If you know where to go - lifetime map updates aren't a big deal...not that I know anything about anything......

ThunderThighs wrote:My old Garmin is named Gabby. Lol.

mine is named "Jane"...

southcutt wrote:What's the problem with having the extra (Canada & Mexico) maps? My wife's XL 340TM has plenty of storage available for all the current North America maps and several extra POI sets, voices, etc., and I would be very surprised if the XXL 550 has significantly less storage.

I just thought that it would take less time for future updates/downloads, if I only have the US map...the latest one took 3 hours! Seems silly to have something I don't need taking up space and time. Hey...sounds like some People I know! But, to Pay to have Less?! No thanks...I'll stick with what I have, until the Next Big Thing comes along that I can't live without!

^^X^^

norin731 wrote:Now I can find my way to Atlantis!

This GPS comes with a STARGATE?! Must have!

^^X^^

Hey woot staff!

Thanks for updating the description. I bought mine around 6am CST this morning and haven't gotten an e-mail about options :-( I thought I read the description was updated after that. DId I miss the boat?

Thanks!

As for the whiners: Mistakes happen. Go find a real problem. But hey, less competition when I go for another Bindle of Carrots! (I've only managed to get one in 4 years of religiously checking woot).

planettom wrote:my name is Tom...I have to have one of these.

Tom to the power of 3

[quote]Its open box...meaning used item. Not authr dealer. Doubtful if Tomtom will honor or support the unit especially if the unit was registered already. [quote]

If you check their description of open box, it means that the box has shelf damage and it was opened by the company to make sure the unit was good. The ones that the sell that are used are marked "open box - like new" which this in not. It is a brand new, never used unit. This company is backed by the BBB and they have a 30 day money back return paying shipping back AND refunding your original shipping.

dhschirf wrote:i didnt get an email from woot yet, i ordered at 5am est. do i have to wait for the email to cancel?

No, just send them an email with your woot order confirmation number to service@woot.com. I got a refund back within about an hour.

rosros wrote:Its open box...meaning used item. Not authr dealer. Doubtful if Tomtom will honor or support the unit especially if the unit was registered already.

If you check their description of open box, it means that the box has shelf damage and it was opened by the company to make sure the unit was good. The ones that they sell that are used are marked "open box - like new" which this is not. It is a brand new, never used unit. This company is backed by the BBB and they have a 30 day money back return paying shipping back AND refunding your original shipping.

bowlingb wrote:Lol. Apparently naming your GPS is more common than I thought. Ours are Dolores and Dorothy.

Linda

Cancelled and got my refund within an hour or so. I too was disappointed in the change, but Woot took care of the problem. I'll just use my old 720 until a better deal comes along.

of course I ordered mine at 9:30am from my phone. This is, of course, after I read the description last night at 1am and took the morning to decide if I wanted it or not. Awesome how I can't cancel mine now.

bowlingb wrote:Lol. Apparently naming your GPS is more common than I thought. Ours are Dolores and Dorothy.

Mine is named Sarah.

mjemk21 wrote:of course I ordered mine at 9:30am from my phone. This is, of course, after I read the description last night at 1am and took the morning to decide if I wanted it or not. Awesome how I can't cancel mine now.

I would just send them an email to cancel anyway.

treemonkey wrote:I know I'm entering this late, but this same model WITH the lifetime maps can be found for a VERY good price ($70.99) here: http://www.nobetterdeal.com/StoreCatalog/ctl4057/cp48573/si5315326/cl1/xxl_540m_5inch_widescreen_portable_gps_navigator__lifetime_maps_edition?&query=gps&hits=30&sortby=%2Bprice+%2Btitle&offset=

thank you.

tnrobert43 wrote:I didn't buy one. I didn't intend to buy one, but I'm watching the comment thread, and getting a lot of entertainment out of the people that are pissing and moaning about "bait and switch," and "I'll never buy from Woot again!"

Mark my words - these are the same people that will be here on the next Woot Off yelling, "Where's the Bundle of Crops Bring on the Bundle of Crops"

Damn, people - the information posted was incorrect. It was corrected. If you purchased it prior to the correction, you're being given options on what you can do. It's time to put on your big boy pants (or big girl panties) and get over it.

*like*

BigD wrote:I'm confirming the change on the features - this is not the TM version and does not have lifetime traffic or lifetime maps. Everyone who has ordered this morning will be receiving an email shortly to explain the situation and lay out the options.
If you ordered previous to the change, you will have the option to cancel your order before we ship it.

ROGETRAY wrote:BigD previously wrote:

"I'm confirming the change on the features - this is not the TM version and does not have lifetime traffic or lifetime maps. Everyone who has ordered this morning will be receiving an email shortly to explain the situation and lay out the options.
If you ordered previous to the change, you will have the option to cancel your order before we ship it."

mpasquale wrote:So I got my email:

So we come bringing a change to today's listing for the TomTom XXL 550 5-Inch GPS with IQ Routes & Premium Maps. We made a mistake in the product description and it turns out today's GPS does not come with lifetime maps, lifetime traffic, and the USB Traffic Receiver.

The change was made around 8:15am, which was after you placed your order. We wanted to give you a heads up and we totally understand if you would like to cancel your order due to this change. Please let us know by Tuesday noon CST (09/20) if you would like to cancel your order, otherwise, we'll be processing your order as intended.
Also, if you have already emailed in to cancel your order- please disregard this message.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Woot Member Services

ThunderThighs wrote:No missing the boat. Simply email service@woot.com with your order number if you wish to cancel.
(PS: Check your spam/junk folder for the email as well. And be sure your email is correct on your account.)

I ordered at 5:15am Eastern or 4:15am Central time, but I have checked my e-mail inbox & spam folder which is verified the same as the email address on my Woot account & have not received any e-mails from Woot Member Services giving the option to cancel order & receive a refund. It may be taking a long while for them to send out all the e-mails since when previously Woot sold TomTom 5-inch GPS units on July 17th & on July 28th when Woot sold over 2,000 & over 4,000. Hope we all will eventually receive the same email "mpasquale" received verifying the deadline to cancel being by "Tuesday noon CST (09/20)". I'm checking with my family members to see if they still want these gifts I was going to give them even though the TomTom GPS will not have the 3 features that are no longer part of the purchase.

Many thank-you's to the good Woot Staff for providing the latest status & updates.

[quote postid="4638076" user="treemonkey"]

Its open box...meaning used item. Not authr dealer. Doubtful if Tomtom will honor or support the unit especially if the unit was registered already. [quote]

If you check their description of open box, it means that the box has shelf damage and it was opened by the company to make sure the unit was good. The ones that the sell that are used are marked "open box - like new" which this in not. It is a brand new, never used unit. This company is backed by the BBB and they have a 30 day money back return paying shipping back AND refunding your original shipping.

The ad states Price: $70.99
Compare to: $229.00
You Save: $158.01
Condition: Open Box

Not doubting the company's integrity, just pointing out that tomtom may not support the unit.

Just a heads up I asked woot if it comes with the free 30day map update, which they said it does. If tomtom refuses to honor it, woot said they will accept returns.

Decided to keep my two orders for this reason :D

ThunderThighs wrote:Please don't feel that you have to wait for the letter. I'm sorry you haven't gotten it. Not sure what would have happened. Only other thing I can think of us to check your junk/spam fold on your webmail account if you use an email client like Outlook. I found that my provider does some filtering and it's in a junk folder on their site when I log in via the web login.

Either way, if you decide to cancel, do so by Tuesday as mentioned above.

Appreciate it. My e-mail is on Yahoo so I do not have to use any e-mail clients like Outlook. I currently receive all of Woot's other e-mails, including the order confirmations, shipping confirmations, newsletters, etc. I've been checking my spam folder just like my inbox all day long & am receiving all e-mail from others just fine. Thanks again for your help & for confirming & verifying details for us.

[quote postid="4638076" user="treemonkey"]

Its open box...meaning used item. Not authr dealer. Doubtful if Tomtom will honor or support the unit especially if the unit was registered already. [quote]

If you check their description of open box, it means that the box has shelf damage and it was opened by the company to make sure the unit was good. The ones that the sell that are used are marked "open box - like new" which this in not. It is a brand new, never used unit. This company is backed by the BBB and they have a 30 day money back return paying shipping back AND refunding your original shipping.

Thus why ordered it xD

Anyone get a shipping notice yet?
I know it's way too early, but I just thought I'd try to change the subject.

peetree wrote:Aren't these things almost totally obsolete by now?

In what way? Sure most people have smart phones with GPS but depending on your network you can lose signal on your GPS if you're in the mountains or bad weather.

I also find that the maps on these dedicated GPS tend to be better than what is on my iphone.

All right, read the first/last few pages, and didn't see a definite answer.

Can we get one free update within 30 days of the purchase? Need to know by Tuesday so I can decide whether my unit goes to the next woot off

ThunderThighs wrote:Per the main page:

Latest Map Guarantee: When you start using your TomTom, if a newer map release is available you can download one complimentary update to your map within 30 days from the time you first start using your TomTom device (Latest Map Guarantee is available via TomTom HOME)

Aha, perfect, thank you! Wasn't sure because it sounded like there was some sway with it being an unboxed version. That will do perfectly, though :D

Any news on when these are shipping?