wahloon 0 Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) put the link on the ebay, and I will check it out. Edited April 22, 2005 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahloon 0 Posted April 22, 2005 this was a reply to dipshwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve 0 Posted April 22, 2005 hiccup Drink me another pour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dipshwich 0 Posted April 22, 2005 Well here are the search results for "DVR Cards" on Ebay. 400 + listings from the cheapies (the ones I like to buy), up to the more pricey ones. http://search.ebay.ca/dvr-cards_W0QQfromZR41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted April 22, 2005 Dont know if you noticed, but the majority of those are the same exact cards ... at least the 4 channel green boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaysadeya 0 Posted April 22, 2005 Maybe this thread should be merged with: http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1930 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qman 0 Posted April 22, 2005 Talking about cheap and unrelaiable cards on eBay.............. Has anyone noticed all the GEO cards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted April 22, 2005 GEO ownz y'all nahh GEO owns yah .. yall GEO supporters paying for der lavish 2 storey shack in the middle of hunk kongs, chung pow kang distric ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahloon 0 Posted April 22, 2005 there is a crap load of geo cards on here. Look especially for the gv800 16ch for only 25.00 right now. Not a bad price for geo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve 0 Posted April 22, 2005 You have to be careful, some are selling so-called "Geo Chipset". Call Geo up and "we are sorry sir". Not a bad thing, just make sure you don't pay Geo price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcusl 0 Posted April 22, 2005 After reading this thread, does anyone know of any legit DVR card sellers on ebay? From what I can tell is that almost all the cards on ebay seem somehow cheezy and way lower in price than what I have seen through most real dealers/distributors. I have seen some boards with high prices, but I just don't know if that is someone trying to pass off a fake with a high price to avoid being questioned about authenticity. It's the number one rule of passing off a good lie is to believe it yourself first. So I was just wondering if anyone maybe has any dealings with reputable sellers on ebay that are in fact real dealers that maybe make lower profits on a per card basis, but make it up by doing volume? I have my suspicions when prices are too good to be true, because in the case of DVR cards, they usually are. -Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fdan4817 0 Posted April 22, 2005 My question would be: Why are you so intent on buying from eBay? What we finally did is contacted the manafacturers and they gave us the names of legit dealers. Turned out the GeoVision dealer that was given to us by GeoVision was one of the best deals around. In fact, several internet dealers that I believe are actually legit said they couldn't touch the price quoted to us by the dealer whose name was given to us by GeoVision. My point in this lengthy rambling is ditch ebay and just go find legit dealer...you will be better off in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve 0 Posted April 22, 2005 There are legit Geo Dealers on ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahloon 0 Posted April 23, 2005 After reading this thread, does anyone know of any legit DVR card sellers on ebay? From what I can tell is that almost all the cards on ebay seem somehow cheezy and way lower in price than what I have seen through most real dealers/distributors. I have seen some boards with high prices, but I just don't know if that is someone trying to pass off a fake with a high price to avoid being questioned about authenticity. It's the number one rule of passing off a good lie is to believe it yourself first. So I was just wondering if anyone maybe has any dealings with reputable sellers on ebay that are in fact real dealers that maybe make lower profits on a per card basis, but make it up by doing volume? I have my suspicions when prices are too good to be true, because in the case of DVR cards, they usually are. -Marcus What type of dvr are you looking for? camera, fps, features, cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dipshwich 0 Posted April 24, 2005 huh?..who me?... I'm just looking for the best soloution to monitor a 2 (outdoor) cam system with motion activation. I would like to know who is coming and going while I'm away a work, without having to view hrs of motionless tape. I did Purchase one of the green cards for $35.00 US (ship included), but it will be 2 weeks before I'll have time to set it up. If there is a better soloution, I'm definitely listening... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahloon 0 Posted April 24, 2005 That $35.00 card is probably a pico 2000 you got it from hong kong? What do you think your budget will be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted April 24, 2005 That $35.00 card is probably a pico 2000 you got it from hong kong? What do you think your budget will be? $5 per camera would balance it out.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dipshwich 0 Posted April 24, 2005 well geez, i dunno, do I need cameras too??? No, really i have a Panasonic WB-CP230 and a Yoko YK415HB, both with Computar 10x5~50mm lenses. The DVR card just seemed to be the cheapest way to go about it. My other option would be to purchase a multi channel colour monitor and some sort of motion activated device and a VCR (I think)...and as I mentioned earlier, If there is a better soloution, I'm definitely listening... Go easy on me guys cause I'm as green at this as that Picco 2000 I just bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve 0 Posted April 24, 2005 I have one of the other techs in the office who swears on the 10 dollar cards pico 2000. Gotta go with what you like. Personally, I like standalone DVR's with the software on chip (in DVR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qman 0 Posted April 24, 2005 Well, all I know is this: Whatever you are protecting with the cameras, what's it worth to you? I mean if you think a $35 card is enough protection for it, then go right ahead and good luck....otherwise there are better choices out there, like the I-VIEW, GEO, and others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahloon 0 Posted April 25, 2005 well geez, i dunno, do I need cameras too??? No, really i have a Panasonic WB-CP230 and a Yoko YK415HB, both with Computar 10x5~50mm lenses. The DVR card just seemed to be the cheapest way to go about it. My other option would be to purchase a multi channel colour monitor and some sort of motion activated device and a VCR (I think)...and as I mentioned earlier, If there is a better soloution, I'm definitely listening... Go easy on me guys cause I'm as green at this as that Picco 2000 I just bought. What of course you need cameras. Let me tell you that pico is a crap, but if that what you want to invest in so be it. I have had to change so many pico 2000 system out that were selling down here in GA for about 1500 for a whole system. Just be careful and watch what you buy. But remeber if you want to invest a little more $$$ than go with geovision or i-view in my opinon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
