Just an FYI for anyone looking to pick up a brand new 2013 nav disc. I searched eBay and the cheapest one on there is $74.99 with free shipping. It had a best offer so for the heck of it I submitted 50 bucks. To my surprise it was accepted!! The seller is frankieacutions on eBay. I assume its an original and new OEM acura disc as the description doesn't suggest anything otherwise. So please don't spend 150+ from Acura!

James

 

Let us know once you have it if it's an original disc. It would definitely be worth it then.

 

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please report back to us after you receive it.

If It's legit I'll certainly get one, but if it a pirated one, I'll prolly pass.

Subscribed.

 

There's a history on this site of people on many other sites selling pirated nav disks. I would love to update my maps. Let us know James and thanks for sharing!!!

 

I will absolutely report back as soon as it arrives. Shouldn't be too long as I paid early this morning and the seller is in the U.S.
I went through the sellers feedback, and out of hundreds it seemed no one mentioned anything about if the disc was OEM or not which seemed kind of weird to me. I believe out of all the feedback there was one that says not OEM, but still gave positive feedback because it worked just fine. I messaged the seller about it so we will see if he gets back to me. I hope it's original as I assumed it was illegal to sell pirated copies, but who knows. Worst case if its not OEM, atleast it's been reported to work perfectly so it should still work the same but for a lot cheaper.

 

Here was the sellers prompt reply:

Yes it is OEM. Non-Oem DVDs will not play in your system.

You can always tell a non oem DVD because the bottom is purple. These are the DVDs people burn in their computers and always cause problems.

You're good to go and it'll ship either in the next hour, or first thing tomorrow morning.

Thank you.

- frankieauctions




If this is the case that's great so we will see when it arrives.

 

Looking at the feedback, I'm a little skeptical.
The neutral alludes these are copies.
I wager that most buyers were OK, because they got a new map update and didn't pay full price.

 

It looks like he doesn't have anymore orange discs for sale. He only has the white ones. I recently bought a used 2008 disc for $50, I don't know if I should try to get something more recent or not.

 

Edit: nvm found it

 

well lets find out to see if its OEM, BTW James I used the pirate version and burn by my self and now up to date there is no problem what so whatever. I think you should take a pics of the disc once they are in I am still doubt on the seller description.

 

Well I will also compare it side by side to the original disc so I will be able to tell. I will report back in a few days when it arrives.

 

If it's OEM, nice find! I haven't updated mine since 2010 so I'll be looking forward to your update James!

 

I went ahead and took the plunge on one myself from this seller. I also offered $50 that was accepted.

It clearly states (at least in the auction I purchased from) that it is an OEM disk, thus I have the right to dispute the sale if it is not.

My current is the 2008 OEM disk, so this should be an improvement.

 

Yeah I kind of felt the same way about disputing it if it isnt truly an OEM disc, but I figure maybe it wouldnt even be worth it if the disc works perfectly fine. Either way I have an email reply from him saying it is 100% an OEM disc. So we shall see ;-)
Have you not received yours yet?

 

I have not, you will most likely get yours first as I just placed my order last night

 

Came across this thread, research the seller and made the same offer $50. The seller also accepted, estimated time for the disc to arrive its this Friday to next Tuesday.

 

In for results.

 

I can guarantee that pirated copies work no problem. Both the 2011 and 2012 discs I've used are pirated with 0 issues. Also make sure to check its a 2013 disc by looking in the diagnostic menu(i think)

 

My disc arrives tomorrow (Friday). Some good news I just received a PM from a member who has purchased this 2013 4.b1 disc from this ebay seller and he confirmed it is infact a OEM disc and not a copy.
So thats excellent news for anyone that doesnt want to spend the ridiculous $149+ (or $99 if its on sale) for one from Acura or navteq).
$50 bucks shipped to my door cant beat that!

 

Thanks again for this info/link James!

Best deal!

 

How do I find that seller on eBay?

 

Yes, A link to the e-bay listing would be nice.

 

I had slight trouble finding this guy as well, but did after some sifting, here you go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-2013-HONDA-ACURA-GPS-NAVIGATION-DVD-VERSION-4-B1-WHITE/190871617133?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=009&category=169364&cmd=ViewItem

 

After looking at my DVD, it's grey version 4.55 for Canada. I'm SOL with this disc unfortunately.

 

Aww dang that is a shame

I kinda know the feel though because I have come across a bunch of deals on orange disks and other disks not compatible with my nav .... then FINALLY James saves the day with this!


Sorry you can't take advantage

 

Also like I said I put in the offer of 50 bucks which was accepted. So who wants to try and put in an even lower offer to see if it gets accepted :-D maybe 40 or 45 anyone?? I guess worst case he says no, then you can always resort to a second offer of $50 which we already know he has accepted twice.

James

 

I thought about this literally right after I paid, I should have done it

I can't complain though, amazing price.

Someone try it though!

 

I use a white disc in my Canadian TL-S without any issues ...I think it's either a 2011 or 2012 ..can't remember without checking.

 

I put in a lower amount than $50, but he only has 5 left with 11 offers pending. So looks like I will not get one?

 

No way to tell for sure until he responds, we don't know what other offers he has.

Also the other day I looked and it said he only had 2 copies left, the next day it said he had like 12 or so, so evidently he restocks, so you may be good.

How much did you offer if I may ask? Let us know how it goes!

 

I also offered 50 and got accepted last night. Lets just hope its the real deal!

 

That's because you are in "Southern Canada." The white disc does the USA and Southern Canada. Anyone not in South Ontario or South Quebec are out of luck and need the Grey Canada disc.

 

FYI!

Someone I was just speaking to via pm's just got his offer accepted and he offered a good amount less than $50! So yes these can be had for less than 50!

I am not sure if the fellow I was speaking to wants me to post how much he paid publicly or not, so for now I'll just say that these can be had for less than 50!

Would have been nice for me to know this before I made my offer, but oh well, no complaints, still a great deal

 

But really can complain $50, still a good deal. So far there's 4 people here that made an offered of $50 dollars and he accepted. I didn't offer less because I left that that might had been his bottom line price. I just hope they are legit, I don't care where and how his getting them. Saved me 100 dollars.

Thanks James, this is what I call looking out for your fellow car enthusiast and community.

 

i put in an offer of $45 an hr ago, it got accepted just now

 

I wonder if Frankie is wondering why he is getting a surge of customers all of a sudden lol.

Nice man


Pro tip for others interested: you can go a little lower than this even

 

Im curious whats the best price he'll take...I submitted an offer quite a bit lower than $50 just now so we'll see if he counter-offers

 

okay so my offer was declined lol i'll raise it a bit and see if i can find his lowest accepting price

 

^^^ lol nice. Let us know

 

lol this is why I love this forum, Acurazine at its finest.