Another reason why I go with Garrett and the At Pro

[MackDog]

I have had or been personally aware of product problems with garrett,whites and fisher.The small group I hunt with no one has a minelab.All three mentioned went out of their way to satisfy.I was duly impressed with each.

The thing I dont understand is why some are so brand loyal that they actually poke fun at owners of other machines.I couldnt care any less what someone else swings,as long as they are having a good time.Lf,by now,a particular brand of machine was truly outhunting all others....they would be the only manufacture left standing.

there are great finds to be had by swinging whatever machine you speak the language of.
cheers....and btw...go broncos,rams suck,ford rules,libs are silly,and I like blues the best.

I agree
. The most important part of any detector is the operator. Someone with a $5000 machine could be out performed by some one with a $200 machine.

 

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[Frankn]

Here's something to think about. You think all those repairs are free, but think again.
Example: A harbor freight pinpointer cost $16. I used mine for over a year with only one problem, the on button was touchy, so I replaced it for about $2.50.
Now think about the pro pointer. It cost $160 list. It has more problems listed in TN than the HF and most need to be sent back. It probably cost them less than $16 to make the pro pointer so they can repair or replace it many times and still make a nice profit. So who looses? You with the excess cost and down time.
Think about it! Frank...-

 

[MackDog]

You get what you pay for, In reality if Your happy with what You buys then it's all good

 

[Boatlode]

You get what you pay for, In reality if Your happy with what You buys then it's all good

True. But those of us without unlimited funds have to make a value decision whether the gain is worth the additional cost. For example, some people have no problem spending $40 for a digging tool that I can buy at Ace Hardware for $5.

 

[MackDog]

True. But those of us without unlimited funds have to make a value decision whether the gain is worth the additional cost. For example, some people have no problem spending $40 for a digging tool that I can buy at Ace Hardware for $5.

Some people have the choice to use digging tools. Here in Spokane parks you have to use a screwdriver width 3/8 inch or less

 

[woody_g]

True. But those of us without unlimited funds have to make a value decision whether the gain is worth the additional cost. For example, some people have no problem spending $40 for a digging tool that I can buy at Ace Hardware for $5.

I for one do not have unlimited funds hunted for years with same old detector a garrett gtax 550.found a lot of great relics and silver coins few gold rings here and there when I decided to buy something else I wanted I sold off some silver coins to fund it.but when doing so I bought garrett products because I know they stand behind them.and I don't bad mouth other brands just because I prefer garrett.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Garrett has been in business for 50 years so I would say they are doing it right. I like their products and the service I have received.

 

[MackDog]

Got the parts from Garrett and they threw in a couple of extras in case I need them. I'm to ally happy with them. The new arm rest is twice as thick and ribbed. If you don't have the black one with ribs call them.