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DAMN! I've Just been caught by a Speed Camera! Are These any Good?

mollyann_2
mollyann_2 Posts: 136 Forumite
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DAMN! I've Just been caught by a Speed Camera!

Just got a fine of £60 and 3 Points, I did have a clean license! Before all the PC people jump on my back. I know, I shouldn't speed & i know, I've only got my self to blame...yes yes I'm sorry It's my own fault.

Anyway..I was gonna get one of those detector devices ages ago but never got round to it. Gonna get one now. My mate has said 'Snooper' are the best. Seen this one on Ebay, looks like it will do the biz, but I don't know what all the techie stuff is & i don't really wanna know!

Just if someone could just say "yeah that's the thing" then I'll get it.

Seen this one, still got 2 days or so on it

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&item=180044744046&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Thanks
"If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet,
what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?"
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  • jakemuk
    jakemuk Posts: 973 Forumite
    origin b2 mate
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  • mollyann_2
    mollyann_2 Posts: 136 Forumite
    Sorry maybe I should have said, I only want a cheapo NOT a few hundred quid!
    "If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet,
    what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?"
  • curlyfairy
    curlyfairy Posts: 143 Forumite
    mollyann wrote:
    DAMN! I've Just been caught by a Speed Camera!

    Just got a fine of £60 and 3 Points, I did have a clean license! Before all the PC people jump on my back. I know, I shouldn't speed & i know, I've only got my self to blame...yes yes I'm sorry It's my own fault.

    Anyway..I was gonna get one of those detector devices ages ago but never got round to it. Gonna get one now. My mate has said 'Snooper' are the best. Seen this one on Ebay, looks like it will do the biz, but I don't know what all the techie stuff is & i don't really wanna know!

    Just if someone could just say "yeah that's the thing" then I'll get it.

    Seen this one, still got 2 days or so on it

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&item=180044744046&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

    Thanks


    I personally wouldn't bother with this one as it is not good enough.I bought one of these and it goes off only when you are on top of the Gatso camera.I would spend more money and get a better one.
    Look at the Snooper website for more info mate.

    Ben.
  • mollyann_2
    mollyann_2 Posts: 136 Forumite
    curlyfairy wrote:
    I personally wouldn't bother with this one as it is not good enough.I bought one of these and it goes off only when you are on top of the Gatso camera.I would spend more money and get a better one.
    Look at the Snooper website for more info mate.

    Ben.

    Thanks. But again I will spend up to £60 ish, same as the fine!. Cheers anyway for your input
    "If toast always lands butter-side down, and cats always land on their feet,
    what happens if you strap toast on the back of a cat and drop it?"
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,072 Ambassador
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    jakemuk wrote:
    origin b2 mate

    :confused:

    I think I'm too old to understand text speak.

    Soo
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • soolin
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    Being sold 'as new' always worries me as it means different things to different people. Personally I would avoid anything that was not guaranteed brand spanking new, there are some cheap deals online for reputable traders if you Google.

    Soo
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  • zorber
    zorber Posts: 1,107 Forumite
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    I agree Origin B2, clear warnings and in plently of time i also have road angle navigator and i still feel origin b2 is best saved me on plenty of occasions. but will not stop camera vans clocking you none of them can.

    Spend more and get a decent system not a cheap one, my father in laws got a cheap one and its rubbish goes off when passing shops and traffic lights etc.
    Get a GPS system or you will regret it
    "Save the cheerleader - Save the world"
  • Moglex
    Moglex Posts: 1,581 Forumite
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    soolin wrote:
    :confused:

    I think I'm too old to understand text speak.

    Soo
    "Origin B2" - It's not text speak, it's a model of GPS camera locator.

    (I thought it was text speak too, 'til I Googled it on the off chance).
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 75,072 Ambassador
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    Moglex wrote:
    "Origin B2" - It's not text speak, it's a model of GPS camera locator.

    (I thought it was text speak too, 'til I Googled it on the off chance).

    :o

    I sometimes need a translator when my sons text me..and I just assumed this was more of the same.

    Soo
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    mollyann wrote:
    Sorry maybe I should have said, I only want a cheapo NOT a few hundred quid!

    Cheap one won't save your licence.

    You need one with GPS camera location or not worth buying, those ones you shown go off with traffic lights, garage door remotes and all kinds, blooming useless. They don't pick up any of the new cameras like Truvelo etc.

    Also the government are on about banning the NON GPS laser detection units. Therefore if this legislation comes in what you buy will not only be useless but also illegal to use.

    Don't have to buy Snooper, IMO Road Angel 10 times better but there are also other cheaper models about if you look with GPS
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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