jerseyben
Gold Member
Man, some folks will launch a crusade about nearly anything... Acting like you were harmed in some way by Kellyco's actions. Not a big deal, get over it.
Man, some folks will launch a crusade about nearly anything... Acting like you were harmed in some way by Kellyco's actions. Not a big deal, get over it
.... Anyone who sells anything knows that the customer is always right.....
I repeat, 2nd hand hearsay is not allowed on supporting vendor threads.
My first metal detector was purchased through Kellyco. My Whites DFX 300 kit. I had no problems with them. Since then I have resorted to buying my gear off E-bay used but, in great condition. I save lots of money over retail price and have never received any damaged or misrepresented items. Lot's of folks try this sport thinking they'll find silver and gold right away and sell their stuff soon after realizing this isn't the reality of metal detecting. Why pay retail when you can treasure hunt for gear from auction sights or Craigslist?
.... My question to you in #24 was not answered......
How long should the public have 'a little patience' with someone who shows stuff in stock when it isn't? I have seen this issue happening at an unnamed dealer that dates back months and in one instance over a year.
Asking this as a theoretical matter, not bashing the vendor in question in this post; days? weeks? months? years? .....
Do you REALLY want me to link to those posts and provide a live example of one of your sponsors' continued failure to act on a known problem? I haven't done that as I don't think the site or sponsor would like it.
The issue is between Detecto and KC. You stated "I read multiple reports on the internet of a recurring problem" , that is hearsay...
But thats the whole idea of ordering things on line. So you don't have to go to a store, make phone calls etc.Always a good idea to call any company and confirm availability before you purchase.
Even on eBay you can message and inquire about stock vs. drop ship.
I guess I'm old fashioned but I like to have a name and contact with the business.
Noah
My first metal detector was purchased through Kellyco. My Whites DFX 300 kit. I had no problems with them. Since then I have resorted to buying my gear off E-bay used but, in great condition. I save lots of money over retail price and have never received any damaged or misrepresented items. Lot's of folks try this sport thinking they'll find silver and gold right away and sell their stuff soon after realizing this isn't the reality of metal detecting. Why pay retail when you can treasure hunt for gear from auction sights or Craigslist?
Depends.
If you are getting an entry level $200 special doesn't really matter.
If you are getting a $1-$2k top end detector where a repair or coil might cost as much or more than an entry level detector, then most people would want to pony up the extra $$ to buy new with a warranty unless they can find the one they want used at a very substantial discount.
Too, some detectors tend to hold their value more than others, so there are a whole set of variables buying new vs used.