Is Fitbit Zip still available?

[janicesch]

Is the Zip still available? It was not listed in the sale 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[Odyssey13]

Hi @janicesch . The Zip was retired and the Inspire (with optional clip) is what most Zip users have bought when they wanted a new Fitbit. There are some places selling the Zip, but last time I looked, Amazon's price was close to $200. Check out the Inspire and see what you think, Lots of sales going on now.

[J-flex]

@janicesch   The Zip can be bought on Amazon or EBay.

[crewer]

I'd worry that you won't be able to use one you buy on ebay or Amazon.  I pulled an old one out of a drawer after I gave mine to my husband.  The one in the drawer won't sync with my phone and if I try to download software to sync it on my computer the software doesn't include the Zip so that won't work either.

I spent alot of time  on the phone with customer service and the best they could do is offer me a 25% off coupon that will work with some of the present products.  The CS rep could not tell me if it's good for the Inspire, which can be worn with a clip ($20 extra).  

I really don't need all my activity and sleep habits out there so I think I'm done with Fitbit.

[Odyssey13]

Hi @crewer   if you don't know the seller is authorized, it's always best to pass on the item. I can't see buying a Zip for close to $200. As for the 25% discount, it usually is for a similar device. The Inspire is a solid little device and the clip makes it that much sweeter for those who loved the Zip. It can't hurt to try it.

[Williger]

@janicesch I bought a brand new Zip from eBay through a company in China for $25USD. I don't see it at that price but you can always set up a search on eBay with whatever you're interested in paying for it and eBay will email you when one's available for that price. Cheers!

[Odyssey13]

@Williger  is it an authentic Zip? Wonder where they got them or if they are fake? Can you tell?

[Williger]

@Odyssey13 I was skeptical due to the price but included packaging and appeared authentic and had no problem adding it to my Fitbit account, which I figured wouldn't have worked if it was fake. I'm assuming these must've been extras from where they were manufactured. In hindsight, I scored a great bargain! 🙂

[J-flex]

Given Fitbit makes their programs in that part of the world, I’d say it authentic.

[Odyssey13]

Thanks @Williger  and you sure did get a great bargain! I know a few people who'd love a Zip.

@J-flex  guess that's true. Nice to know that people can find a Zip without the $200+ Amazon price.

[J-flex]

Typo....should read products not programs...