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Has it shipped yet. Has it shipped yet. Has it shipped yet.

Just like an aggravating, but anxious kid.


I was happy with my 405, then the 410, then maybe 605, 610, F2, now F3. F3 works for the most part. Its crashed on me. Its locked up on me. But I still like it. It does much more than I need, but I can live with that. the 5x does even more than I need. But I dont know if I'd like maps or not. But I do like the idea of more memory and faster processor. That spells future proof usually. I might not like mapping. Ok. so I may not use it. I might not like the OHRM, though I hope it works. If not. So be it. I really really hope it wont lock up during my next 50miler, 100k or 100miler. That really blows. It blows that I cant charge it while its on my wrist. But eh... I can hold it while charging, or faster it to my pack. Ultras are hard, holding a while during recharge. Cake. I'm excited. I'm prepping my F3 for resale, hoping to reduce the chunk the F5x is setting me back. But my preorder is in.

Peace!
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    I ended up getting mine on eBay via a certified dealer(bike shop in NYC) that had them on pre order for store stock in Feb. I didn't pay over retail(a lot of sellers are trying to with them being short stocked). So you can get a new one in box for what you were gonna pay from an online retailer anyways.
    It's an option. I know eBay gets a bad wrap sometimes but if you're selective and pay what you're comfortable with, there is no reason not to use them.
    I had mine end of week one release. So March 20th ish?
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    I ended up getting mine on eBay via a certified dealer(bike shop in NYC) that had them on pre order for store stock in Feb. I didn't pay over retail(a lot of sellers are trying to with them being short stocked). So you can get a new one in box for what you were gonna pay from an online retailer anyways.
    It's an option. I know eBay gets a bad wrap sometimes but if you're selective and pay what you're comfortable with, there is no reason not to use them.
    I had mine end of week one release. So March 20th ish?


    Ebay takes some concerns... Actually i'm not at US, so I need to send it to a friend's house and pray a lot to fit shipment, delivery and a friend travel to bring it. Seems like hard to merge all the conditions when one is find on stock. Maybe the best option would be wait a little more and see what price tag is going to figure out here. Probably paying 2 for 1, more likely...
  • Does somebody knows where I could find one? Garmin site has erased any clue when it will be available...
    Amazon stuck on late april...
    Upset!


    I got mine here:

    http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=fenix+5x

    They had the 5x with premium band (11) when I got mine. The stock disappeared quickly within hours! Shows 5x with sports band available now though!
  • Woo - just checked on link again and gone to out of stock! Hope that was you getting an order in!

    I got mine here:

    http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=fenix+5x

    They had the 5x with premium band (11) when I got mine. The stock disappeared quickly within hours! Shows 5x with sports band available now though!
  • Garmin order pushed back

    Ugh, I'm waiting for the Garmin site too. I ordered almost a month ago and it said shipping April 21st until today. Now it says it's shipping May 5th. This waiting is killing me!! But I have a discount at Garmin so I can't order elsewhere.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    I got mine here:

    http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=fenix+5x

    They had the 5x with premium band (11) when I got mine. The stock disappeared quickly within hours! Shows 5x with sports band available now though!


    Hmm..all I'm seeing is the old style bands from the 3hr that screw on vs quick fit.
    #sandpanda
  • I'm right there with you. My company gets a corporate discount. I did at least confirm it's a 35% discount. So I guess that's worth the wait. I wasn't going to get one, but at that discount it's a great deal IMO. But limited to 1 a year though.


    Has anyone heard an update from Garmin on availability through garmin.com? All expected dates have disappeared off the site and basic Garmin chats don't reveal any info. I just get told they are fulfilling partner orders first.
  • Me too...

    Ugh, I'm waiting for the Garmin site too. I ordered almost a month ago and it said shipping April 21st until today. Now it says it's shipping May 5th. This waiting is killing me!! But I have a discount at Garmin so I can't order elsewhere.


    buy.garmin.com page for the F5X used to say "Estimated availability 5-8 weeks" then switched to "...3-5 weeks" and now there is no more quote... but the only thing there *is* is a box for an email address which apparently will trigger an email to me when the F5X is available. But so far no email and pinging @garminoutdoor on Instagram resulted in them replying to me saying retailers should have them, and that garmin waits until retail outlets are selling before they sell directly. However, REI. CleverTraining, and Amazon all show product is not yet available -- even though (per threads and posts on this forum) there ARE F5Xs out there in the world that HAVE been sold through these chains.

    Grrrrr @ Garmin -- either sell 'em to us or don;t sell 'em to us -- but why on earth would you release a few small batches only to pull in the reins and then make us all wait!??!?!?!??!
  • Hmm..all I'm seeing is the old style bands from the 3hr that screw on vs quick fit.
    #sandpanda


    Odd - I click on the link I see the two 5x listed. It shows they are expecting a shipment in today too. I got mine from gpscity through Amazon fulfillment. They're based out West so took an excruciating few days to turn up. :-)

    Mick,
  • Looks like either didn't get them in or sold out already. Shows May 1st for new shipment. :-/

    Odd - I click on the link I see the two 5x listed. It shows they are expecting a shipment in today too. I got mine from gpscity through Amazon fulfillment. They're based out West so took an excruciating few days to turn up. :-)

    Mick,