dvarapala Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I've been trying for several days now to purchase an AVIC 8000NEX, but I just can't seem to get it done. I first tried to order one online at cartoys.com, but my credit card was declined. About an hour later I got a text message from Citibank asking me if I had tried to make a purchase at cartoys.com; apparently my purchase triggered their fraud detection algorithm and they declined the charge. Does this mean cartoys.com gets a lot of business from stolen credit cards? Having failed online, I tried to buy one from a local shop. I submitted a request on theri web site, and the manager emailed me back saying they were in stock and quoting the price. Some 90 minutes later when I arrived at the shop, I was told that they only had one and it was now being installed in someone's car. Once again I walked away empty-handed. If there is a God, I guess he really doesn't want me to buy this head unit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qbanb8582 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Have you tried ebay or Amazon? I got my AVIC-6000NEX on ebay, installed a few days ago so far no issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Let the gods be ashamed. Let them die a thousand deaths. Keep searching. It's an awesome unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvarapala Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Have you tried ebay or Amazon? I got my AVIC-6000NEX on ebay, installed a few days ago so far no issues. I may end up going that route, but I was hoping to buy from an authorized dealer and have a warranty on the unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 I may end up going that route, but I was hoping to buy from an authorized dealer and have a warranty on the unit. Get the Square trade warrenty from ebay, Its worth it in the long run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mab6680 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 no it doesnt mean that place deals with stolen credit cards a lot. it means you made a purchase that was not normal for your spending habits. i work for a trucking company and when they buy new tractors the will fly me to where ever they are to drive it back. when ever i do this i have to call my bank and let them know im traveling and to not freeze my card over irregular transactions. the first time i bought $400 bucks in fuel in one state and when i tried to get another $400 in another state they froze my card. i was stuck there all night untill i could speak to sombody at the bank in the morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvarapala Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 no it doesnt mean that place deals with stolen credit cards a lot. it means you made a purchase that was not normal for your spending habits. I would imagine that buying a $1400 car stereo is not normal for anyone's spending habits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I was going to drop the 1400. but it doesn't hurt to save a lil money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buggsymalone Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I suggest ebay. I just got mine and at a good price from: http://www.ebay.com/usr/premiercarstereo?_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754 Fast shipping and best offer, so, start low until your offer is accepted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PIONEER-AVIC-8000NEX-DOUBLE-DIN-7-TOUCHSCREEN-NAVI-MP3-CD-DVD-BLUETOOTH-/181366098638?pt=Car_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers&hash=item2a3a430ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvarapala Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I successfully thwarted the will of the gods. My local shop got more units in stock and this time I was able to snag one. Didn't have the wiring harness so my install will have to wait, but at least I got the unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drenyce311 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 NICE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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