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the "Real one" Yes I use the original Black one for Years :thumbsup:



That one is most likely a Counterfeit, and Probably you get what you pay for.

I wouldn't expect to get a new one for under $100.
Even on sale.
 

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oops :tongue3: Fooled me. I thought it as a Garrett :tongue3:

Well maybe not a Counterfeit, But the Price doesn't give it much Confidence.

But I eat Generic food all the time.
if it is just a Generic Garrett made by the same Company.
I'd like to see a review.

and Generic Batteries are good
 

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The key is that it says it ships to the United States and other countries. So likely a cheap import knockoff.
 

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The key is that it says it ships to the United States and other countries. So likely a cheap import knockoff.

This Review right there on the ad
at least Shows me they are trying to be honest

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Or can't read English & Just liked the stars :laughing9:
 

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I noticed that NEL coil has those or something like that listed on their website for sale...
 

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Im sure it will work ive been using 20 dollar one from harbor freight for over a year. yeah you have to shake it once and awhile and I tore it apart and tuned it at first would only hit a coin it touched..for 50 bucks let me know if ya get one i might be on board too
 

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Cheap clone, you get what you deserve if you buy one which is frustration then a useless hunk of junk.
 

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the "Real one" Yes I use the original Black one for Years :thumbsup:



That one is most likely a Counterfeit, and Probably you get what you pay for.

I wouldn't expect to get a new one for under $100.
Even on sale.
Don't think counterfeit so much as a knockoff. All they have to do is change the circuit board enough to not violate a patent or copyright. My big worry would be if they were using rejected components or at the least stuff that was just a little iffy when they hit the test bench.
 

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Don't think counterfeit so much as a knockoff. All they have to do is change the circuit board enough to not violate a patent or copyright. My big worry would be if they were using rejected components or at the least stuff that was just a little iffy when they hit the test bench.

I don't think China has to worry about any patent violations..
 

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Don't think counterfeit so much as a knockoff. All they have to do is change the circuit board enough to not violate a patent or copyright. My big worry would be if they were using rejected components or at the least stuff that was just a little iffy when they hit the test bench.

Yes I agree> the counterfeit remark was made in haste.
to be counterfeit it would need to say Garrett
 

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