WARNING: If you plan to get an Uniden SDS100 soon... Don't go to Amazon!

[Omega-TI]

I don't know if it's inflation from a new batch that just arrived, greed or whatever, but if you planned on purchasing an SDS100, it might be a good idea to do it sooner than later. Amazon just raised their price to $100.00 more than some places are currently selling it for! Just thought you'd like to know so you don't get ripped off.

 

[GlobalNorth]

Amazon itself or one of their resellers?

Inflation is real, delivery of imports are problematic, and Prime is not free.

 

[ProScan]

Not Amazon. The seller, iSave did. The SDS200 sold by Police Scanner Outlet is cheaper at $719.99

Amazon.com: Uniden SDS200 Advanced X Base/Mobile Digital Trunking Scanner, Incorporates The Latest True I/Q Receiver Technology, Best Digital Decode Performance in The Industry : Electronics

Amazon.com: Uniden SDS200 Advanced X Base/Mobile Digital Trunking Scanner, Incorporates The Latest True I/Q Receiver Technology, Best Digital Decode Performance in The Industry : Electronics

www.amazon.com

 

[trentbob]

I'm confused, HRO has SDS100 in stock in all stores for $659.99 but why pay so much? GigaParts has it on sale and in stock for $649.99? Main Trading Company has it in stock for $650 and they include a free case. All very reputable dealers. Why go to Amazon?

 

[MtnBiker2005]

It’s best to check all the websites selling the scanner models for the latest pricing.

List of Online Uniden Scanner Stores

BearCatScanner.com / CBworld - (Oregon)
https://www.bearcatscanner.com/radio-scanners/
https://www.wearecb.com/scanners-en/

BearcatWarehouse.com / PoliceScannerOutlet.com - (Maryland)
https://www.bearcatwarehouse.com/scanners
https://www.policescanneroutlet.com/scanners

ZipScanners.com - (Minneapolis)
https://www.zipscanners.com/collections/police-scanners

ScannerMaster.com - (Massachusetts)
https://www.scannermaster.com/Police_Scanner_Radios_s/1.htm

Main Trading Company - (Texas)
https://www.mtcradio.com/uniden

Ham Radio Outlet - (11 states)
[Warning Notice: Ham Radio Outlet doesn't price match scanners with online only scanner stores]
https://www.hamradio.com

GigaParts.com - (Las Vegas, Nevada and Huntsville, Alabama)
https://www.gigaparts.com/products/scanners-receivers-and-gps

FactoryOutletStore.com - (New York)
https://udn.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/51504/Uniden-Scanners.html

USAfleetSupply.com - (Virginia)
https://www.usafleetsupply.com/products.asp?cat=Radars+and+Scanners

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com

Walmart
https://www.walmart.com/browse/auto-electronics/cb-radios-scanners/91083_3947_4510

Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Uniden/N-5yc1vZ2z0

ebay
https://www.ebay.com

 

[Omega-TI]

I'm confused, HRO has SDS100 in stock in all stores for $659.99 but why pay so much? GigaParts has it on sale and in stock for $649.99? Main Trading Company has it in stock for $650 and they include a free case. All very reputable dealers. Why go to Amazon?

Time is a major factor with me. This time of the year I have plenty of time to fool around, but come February and March my schedule starts to tighten back up to the point that I don't have hours to play around on the Internet, searching out the best prices, like I do right now. So with that in mind, it's much easier (for me) to go to Amazon, press click, and pick it up off my porch a few days later.

 

[Omega-TI]

@MtnBiker2005 That was an excellent post. It looks like quantities a limited on the << NON BUNDLE SELECTION >> at the Bearcat Warehouse. I feel lucky to have got in under the wire at Scanner Master before they ran out. It'll be interesting to see what their prices are when they get more.

 

[bearcat]

Did anybody notice that the SDS100 pictures on Amazon are from the original run of SDS100s. They show it with the small battery and door. Way back when the 436 came out. Walmart resellers had prices all over the place. Some 100 bucks more than others. Stick with the electronics stores at those prices. HRO ships from all over the states and they show up quickly.

 

[Icanhearit]

Some sites, listed in post #5, including HRO. have the same small battery picture.
It does not means one way or the other, I think it makes the scanner looks neat so they stick with it. But I also aware some good reputation sites (based on this site's consesus) use the old picture and then phrase it by saying "now ship with extra large battery" to make it sound as if it is an extra bonus from retailer.

The 3rd party sellers on Amazon frequently jack up price when Amazon is not selling a product or is out of stock, the 3rd party seller may fall back to match Amazon or few cents below when Amazon is back in stock with regular or lower price. This is 3rd party seller's problem .
Make no mistake I'm not here to endorse Amazon, indeed I am not a prime member.

 

[HavenBTS]

I'm confused, HRO has SDS100 in stock in all stores for $659.99 but why pay so much? GigaParts has it on sale and in stock for $649.99? Main Trading Company has it in stock for $650 and they include a free case. All very reputable dealers. Why go to Amazon?

Because there are people like me that are like children, who want it IMMEDIATELY and Amazon is fast. I admit that I have paid way too much for many things from Amazon just to get it as fast as humanly possible!

 

[GregOH]

And then members sell them here if ya don't mind buying used.

 

[Icanhearit]

The lowest new SDS100 sale from good site in this Xmas season was from MTCRadio. They have coupon listed on the website. their sds100 is not qualify for coupon (which will expire tomorrow) . But they had a bundle holiday promotion that qualify for the coupon.

Basically SDS100+softcase+Yaesu FT-4X ham radio + coupon = $640. This promotion is gone,
But SD100+softcase+extra battery and charge + coupon =$675, still valid today and will be gone tomorrow. (Hmm, this -$25 coupon is no longer valid as of now, was valid since Dec20 to at least yesterday)

 

[trentbob]

Main Trading Company was still offering the sds100 for $650 with a soft case for free as of this morning.

 

[hiegtx]

Main Trading Company was still offering the sds100 for $650 with a soft case for free as of this morning.

Main Trading also has a different "combo" for the SDS100.
$699.99, for the SDS100, a soft case, as well as the external charger kit.

Scanners, Radios, Shortwave Radios - Uniden - Main Trading Company

www.mtcradio.com

 

[NWI_Scanner_Guy]

Because there are people like me that are like children, who want it IMMEDIATELY and Amazon is fast. I admit that I have paid way too much for many things from Amazon just to get it as fast as humanly possible!

Been there, done that. LOL!!

 

[HavenBTS]

Been there, done that. LOL!!

I'm with ya brother!

 

[Omega-TI]

Please take note, not all places will charge you sales tax on your purchase. For instance, ScannerMaster does not charge sales tax to all states. For example to Washington state, that could be a savings of around $50.00 depending on county.

 

[werinshades]

Please take note, not all places will charge you sales tax on your purchase. For instance, ScannerMaster does not charge sales tax to all states. For example to Washington state, that could be a savings of around $50.00 depending on county.

$50 in sales taxes?

 

[pro106import]

$50 in sales taxes?

In Ct. it is 6.35% so that is pretty darn close to $50, yes. Especially if you get the battery / charger combo with it as I did. Or other accsrys.

 

[werinshades]

In Ct. it is 6.35% so that is pretty darn close to $50, yes. Especially if you get the battery / charger combo with it as I did. Or other accsrys.

I just checked my email receipts for the past purchases and haven't been charged sales tax, just shipping.