Secret Prices? Why only list the retail price?

Ray S ECenFL

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Feb 17, 2007
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I have decided to venture into the surf to hunt. Need to get a water detector. So I did some research and found that the Whites Surf PI Pro appears to be a decent detector. OK, so now I would like to know what it costs.

I just spent over an hour searching the web and all I see is the suggested retail price if any price at all is listed. Most sites do not even post a price. What is the big secret? Do these dealers NOT want to sell their detectors?

Yes, I could call, but it is almost 10PM and most likely no one is open at this hour and besides, why do I have to make a dozen phone calls to find out what the item costs?I thought the idea of having a web page was to show the items for sale and then tell the prospective customer the price of the merchandise.

Frustrating to say the least.

Does anyone know of a site that actually has the price listed or is eveone selling it at the suggested retail price?

Thanks.

Ray S
 

rmptr

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Dec 25, 2007
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It's most likely a deal Whites has negotiated with it's dealer network so a cut-throat battle doesn't begin that would only end up hurting the manufacturers good name.

If you can use a local dealer, it would sure be best, if at all possible!

...LoL I know a guy who sold his house and moved to a rental... He made up a list of what he needed for the new place and faxed a request for bids to a whole flock of local stores.

Might be worth a try???

HH
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cameraman

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Jun 10, 2008
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Kellyco.com will probably have them and not only do they actually sell them but when u buy them u get free shipping and free accesories.
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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cameraman said:
Kellyco.com will probably have them and not only do they actually sell them but when u buy them u get free shipping and free accesories.

I have done business with Kellyco before. They are about 40 miles from me. I have considered contacting them also. Can't say much for the freebie items, but I have not had any problems with my purchases from them.

Thanks for your input.

Ray S
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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rmptr said:
It's most likely a deal Whites has negotiated with it's dealer network so a cut-throat battle doesn't begin that would only end up hurting the manufacturers good name.

If you can use a local dealer, it would sure be best, if at all possible!

...LoL I know a guy who sold his house and moved to a rental... He made up a list of what he needed for the new place and faxed a request for bids to a whole flock of local stores.

Might be worth a try???

HH
rmptr

That would make sence, but makes shopping for a new Whites detector frustrating.

Ray S.
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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CATFISHJK1 said:
The Surf PI Pro is a fine machine. The absolute lowest price you will find anywhere is $594 from Clevenger's. 800-999-9147. Kellyco can not beat Clevenger's price.

Catfishjk1,

That is very good news. Not that Kellyco can not beat the price, :D but that you actually have a real price. :thumbsup: Thanks for taking the time to get this informtion for me. I have been very busy with work the past week and have not had a whole lot of free time. Definately will keep Clevenger's in mind when I am ready to buy.

HH

Ray S
 

Urban Prospector

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I'm pretty frugal so shopped around when I bought my MXT. The price was the same, msrp, everywere from what I was told. I ain't afraid to ask for the "managers discount" that I made up. Payed full price but got him to pay the tax, 8.25%, got another 4x6 coil for $40, a pinpointer and headphones free and a 12" loop half price. Also sometimes the White's website has E coupons.
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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Urban Prospector said:
I'm pretty frugal so shopped around when I bought my MXT. The price was the same, msrp, everywere from what I was told. I ain't afraid to ask for the "managers discount" that I made up. Payed full price but got him to pay the tax, 8.25%, got another 4x6 coil for $40, a pinpointer and headphones free and a 12" loop half price. Also sometimes the White's website has E coupons.

Urban Prospector,
That is a good idea, about the coupon. Will have to check around to see if there is one for the surf PI. Thanks.

Ray S
 

bakergeol

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Ray S ECenFL said:
bakergeol said:
You could wait until Whites releases it's new Surfmaster dual field PI.

Here is a picture of one. Great cob pictures also.


http://www.rsoperations.com/

George

Any idea when this unit will be available?

( Just when I thought I had my mind made up. LOL)

Ray S


Hey Ray

The Whites new Surfmaster dual field PI is just out.
Check the whites site.

George
 

coin finder

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Hi, This is Coin Finder I Just went out to buy the (BeachHunter ID ) for (only $ 800.00) good to (25) Feet ! Water & sand. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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bakergeol said:
Ray S ECenFL said:
bakergeol said:
You could wait until Whites releases it's new Surfmaster dual field PI.

Here is a picture of one. Great cob pictures also.


http://www.rsoperations.com/

George

Any idea when this unit will be available?

( Just when I thought I had my mind made up. LOL)

Ray S


Hey Ray

The Whites new Surfmaster dual field PI is just out.
Check the whites site.

George

Looks like a nice detector. I would like to see some user reviews on this new unit before I make a firm decision. Thanks for the update.

Ray S
 

txkickergirl

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S. C. CATFISH said:
The Surf PI Pro is a fine machine. The absolute lowest price you will find anywhere is $594 from Clevenger's. 800-999-9147. Kellyco can not beat Clevenger's price.


THEY DO HAVE THE BEST PRICES!
 

metdetdevl

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Just to let you know, all dealers are under contract not to show prices online for White's detectors that ix why you have to call... I will only say that the price that is shown in the post above is the actual sale price on a normal daily basis and contrary to the post above, we can go lower. Just give Kellyco a Call... 1-800-898-6673

Thanks,
metdetdevl
http://www.kellycodetectors.com
 

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Ray S ECenFL

Ray S ECenFL

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metdetdevl said:
Just to let you know, all dealers are under contract not to show prices online for White's detectors that ix why you have to call... I will only say that the price that is shown in the post above is the actual sale price on a normal daily basis and contrary to the post above, we can go lower. Just give Kellyco a Call... 1-800-898-6673

Thanks,
metdetdevl
http://www.kellycodetectors.com

Thanks for all your inputs. I will be shopping around in near future. Would like to get some 'user' input on the Whites new Surfmaster dual field PI, before I make my decision.

Ray S
 

Kellyco

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Ray S ECenFL said:
metdetdevl said:
Just to let you know, all dealers are under contract not to show prices online for White's detectors that ix why you have to call... I will only say that the price that is shown in the post above is the actual sale price on a normal daily basis and contrary to the post above, we can go lower. Just give Kellyco a Call... 1-800-898-6673

Thanks,
metdetdevl
http://www.kellycodetectors.com

Thanks for all your inputs. I will be shopping around in near future. Would like to get some 'user' input on the Whites new Surfmaster dual field PI, before I make my decision.

Ray S

Check it out on Kellyco's website. I personally just combed through 10 reviews for that detector *alone* - http://www.kellycodetectors.com/whites/Whites-Pi-Pro.htm <--- Select the "Read Reviews" link under the picture. Good luck! :)
 

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