Chuck In Oregon
Full Member
- Jun 16, 2004
- 149
- 26
- Detector(s) used
- AT Pro, CZ-20, Pro-Pointer
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Visiting The White's Factory
Three of us visited the White's factory in Sweet Home, Oregon, yesterday. They couldn't have been nicer or more patient and accommodating. Mary Hudson (Customer Service, probably lots of you have spoken to her) gave us a grand tour. We saw everything there was to see, from the intake of raw materials to board fab to assembly to shipping, with lots of explanations along the way. We also got to see their new security machine facility. It looks like that's going to be a big winner for them. White's also has a nice little museum there with many of their old models to see and lots of finds that have been donated by MDers. I particularly liked a couple of old swords they had on display. They even let you handle most of the finds. How often do you get to pick up a real Spanish sword? They also have a show room where you can see and handle and compare every model they currently produce. I enjoyed that part as much as the rest and I learned a lot.
I think our visit will result in two sales to one of my friends. The other guy is still trying to make up his mind. I'm not a White's owner and never have been, for no particular reason. Now, however, I'm positive that my next detector will be a White's. I really did like the V3i and I was highly impressed with their quality and their commitment to service.
If you get to Oregon and if it's at all possible, I highly recommend that you visit White's. Be sure to call ahead so they can arrange to have someone show you around. They do not have regularly scheduled tours. They have to fit you in around their employees' schedules and availability, which they were kind enough to do for us.
All the usual disclaimers, of course. As I said, I'm not a White's owner but the next time around I will be. Mary and White's, thank you very much for the enjoyable time we spent with you.
Chuck
Three of us visited the White's factory in Sweet Home, Oregon, yesterday. They couldn't have been nicer or more patient and accommodating. Mary Hudson (Customer Service, probably lots of you have spoken to her) gave us a grand tour. We saw everything there was to see, from the intake of raw materials to board fab to assembly to shipping, with lots of explanations along the way. We also got to see their new security machine facility. It looks like that's going to be a big winner for them. White's also has a nice little museum there with many of their old models to see and lots of finds that have been donated by MDers. I particularly liked a couple of old swords they had on display. They even let you handle most of the finds. How often do you get to pick up a real Spanish sword? They also have a show room where you can see and handle and compare every model they currently produce. I enjoyed that part as much as the rest and I learned a lot.
I think our visit will result in two sales to one of my friends. The other guy is still trying to make up his mind. I'm not a White's owner and never have been, for no particular reason. Now, however, I'm positive that my next detector will be a White's. I really did like the V3i and I was highly impressed with their quality and their commitment to service.
If you get to Oregon and if it's at all possible, I highly recommend that you visit White's. Be sure to call ahead so they can arrange to have someone show you around. They do not have regularly scheduled tours. They have to fit you in around their employees' schedules and availability, which they were kind enough to do for us.
All the usual disclaimers, of course. As I said, I'm not a White's owner but the next time around I will be. Mary and White's, thank you very much for the enjoyable time we spent with you.
Chuck
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We will second this one, it is an awesome place to visit, and well worth the time and for us the drive! 
