Hydros Maven is Delayed

TacticalBacon · Feb 26, 2025

There is a vendor on the market place that has 10 preorder Mavens available.

I guess they are coming out?

mjszos · Feb 26, 2025

TacticalBacon said:
There is a vendor on the market place that has 10 preorder Mavens available.

I guess they are coming out?

I'm highly skeptical of this... I'm sure they're a legit business, but for a generally small operation like this to be able to make such an announcement (and authorize the sale when other retailers seemingly cannot).

Hopefully it works out, but I don't trust my CC company enough to gamble with that in the event the Maven doesn't start shipping for months still.

braaap · Feb 26, 2025

TacticalBacon said:
There is a vendor on the market place that has 10 preorder Mavens available.

I guess they are coming out?

I messaged them. But I trust my Amex so I'll take a swing at it for the masses lol

mjszos · Feb 26, 2025

braaap said:
I messaged them. But I trust my Amex so I'll take a swing at it for the masses lol

Allegedly shipping between 3/10-3/15 from them.

Let us know how it works out. While I tend to try and give the benefit of the doubt, given the amount of hype around this product (due to being a competitor to the Trident) I would under no circumstances expect radio silence from CoralVue given their approach to previous product launches and the hype around this product they've themselves built...

TacticalBacon · Feb 26, 2025

I’m just shocked. I’ve been patiently watching the thread to see some closure and lo and behold I see it in the Market Place.

Dr. D · Feb 26, 2025

Their website stresses that this is “a pre-order product!” which seems inconsistent with the claim they have ten in stock. Curious to see what you find.

braaap · Feb 26, 2025

mjszos said:
Allegedly shipping between 3/10-3/15 from them.

Let us know how it works out. While I tend to try and give the benefit of the doubt, given the amount of hype around this product (due to being a competitor to the Trident) I would under no circumstances expect radio silence from CoralVue given their approach to previous product launches and the hype around this product they've themselves built...

They messaged me that as well.

I 100% agree. Thankfully I put it on my Amex and have some pull when it comes to disputes. I don't think Amex wants me to pull my personal and business accounts over $1200. They have given me back disputes worth alot more without questioning it so I don't think they will even blink at this one if it becomes necessary.

Liquid361 · Feb 26, 2025

I rolled the dice and placed an order. Curious how this plays out.

Dr. D · Feb 26, 2025

braaap said:
They messaged me that as well.

I 100% agree. Thankfully I put it on my Amex and have some pull when it comes to disputes. I don't think Amex wants me to pull my personal and business accounts over $1200. They have given me back disputes worth alot more without questioning it so I don't think they will even blink at this one if it becomes necessary.

Agreed. The Platinum card has its advantages. They’ve been a great hammer at times.

braaap · Feb 26, 2025

Dr. D said:
Agreed. The Platinum card has its advantages. They’ve been a great hammer at times.

Yup. Has treated me well. And if a business doesn't take Amex they don't get my business. Moved about 100k in parts purchases to a new vendor this year already because my last one stopped taking Amex. Over 2% in fees according to the owner. I told him to just charge me the 2% in the price. He said no. Their loss.

mjszos · Feb 26, 2025

Godspeed friends. Fingers crossed this actually comes through, I'm not looking to be a guinea pig - but I'm a highly motivated buyer once these hit the streets.