Kellyco packages

[nightowl]

I called and talked to Ed at Treasure Mountain Metal Detectors and got a great deal on 2 Ace 350's plus free shipping. They should be here Monday and hope to start hunting that afternoon.

 

[TerryC]

I emailed Bart Davis at bigboyshobbies.net. He beat there price and with out the fluff.
I don't know about you but I try not to support China. I am sure everything in the fluff package is from off shore.

You've got a point there. I will check it out. Tnx. TTC

 

[nightowl]

You need to check with Ed at treasure mountain also.

 

[matt092079]

They aren't worth what they mention them for being worth, but basically it's free stuff so I don't complain about it.

 

[N.J.THer]

I have the gator digger from Kellyco I purchased 12 years ago!!! It is NOT junk...it is very durable!!
Just my opinion.....

Joe

Did the gator digger come in a package when you purchased a detector or did you purchase the digger by itself?

 

[Snap on Man]

They aren't worth what they mention them for being worth, but basically it's free stuff so I don't complain about it.

I was a Snap On tool salesman for over 20 years. Whenever I gave something away to get a sale the free stuff was buried in the price of the tool somewhere. There is no free lunch!! Free is another one of those 4 letter words.

 

[Joe88]

Did the gator digger come in a package when you purchased a detector or did you purchase the digger by itself?

I purchased it by itself.

 

[tomjiggy]

Well, I guess some of us were pleased by our KellyCo experience and some of us were not. I for one was not. I bought a BOGO detector and set it aside for about 2 years, and went to use it. It won't detect anything unless it is an inch from it right under the center of the coil. So, I called KellyCo because it's still covered under the 5 year warranty. They told me to send it in with $99.95 !?! This doesn't sound like a warranty to me....but they also said that they don't repair anything there, that it would be replaced. I still don't like that I have to pay that kind of money for the BOGO detector which is only worth about $350. I paid the original price of the BOGO of $125. As for the other accessories, I opted for the BOGO instead and got shafted.

 

[Ace350]

I'm sure all the people who have had their Gator Diggers for years without any problems are telling the truth.
I'll also sure when they got those diggers years ago they weren't made in China where all the rest of the cheaply made stuff comes from now. That's why they are known to break and bend now.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Well, I guess some of us were pleased by our KellyCo experience and some of us were not. I for one was not. I bought a BOGO detector and set it aside for about 2 years, and went to use it. It won't detect anything unless it is an inch from it right under the center of the coil. So, I called KellyCo because it's still covered under the 5 year warranty. They told me to send it in with $99.95 !?! This doesn't sound like a warranty to me....but they also said that they don't repair anything there, that it would be replaced. I still don't like that I have to pay that kind of money for the BOGO detector which is only worth about $350. I paid the original price of the BOGO of $125. As for the other accessories, I opted for the BOGO instead and got shafted.

That POS BOGO detector probably costs them less than $99! Don't send them a penny for the "warrranty". Just join the crowd to warn every newby who comes here asking if they should buy from that company!

 

[diggummup]

Kellyco is the Walmart of Metal Detectors. I prefer the smaller shops myself. All those extras are good for nothing. POS garbage made in China, period.

 

[dogpound]

the freebies are junk and that V4 pinpointer is even worse

 

[G.I.B.]

I buy from Kellyco, and have always had a great experience with them, no complaints.

The reason I always use Kellyco- I ordered a new coil this morning. I'll have it tomorrow afternoon. I've tried ordering stuff from some other folks... Bubba's in court, he will ship it next Tuesday- Everything's backordered/nothing in stock, blah blah blah

I already understand that the 'free' stuff is waaaay overpriced junk. I did the BOGO when I got my GTI2500. The cheesy little Chinese detector, along with all the other cheesy crap made for some really great birthday presents for my grandsons.

For my hunting and digging, I spend the extra money and get quality merchandise. The free fluff.... it simply turns into give away junk for the kids. They appreciate it and think it's great stuff. When they break it, no big deal.

Make your purchase based on the reliability and reputation of the seller, who you want to do business with/support. Don't buy anything based on free give away crap that is, well.... crap. If you just happen to get some extra crap with your purchase... break out the wrapping paper, only 167 more shopping days till Christmas!

 

[N.J.THer]

I purchased it by itself.

KellyCo has quality products. This thread is just about the free packages that come with the detectors which sometimes are a little lacking in quality and the values attached to each item are a little over stated. I purchased my White's DFX from them years ago and absolutely love it. Still my main detector.

NJ

 

[Jason in Enid]

KellyCo has quality products. This thread is just about the free packages that come with the detectors which sometimes are a little lacking in quality and the values attached to each item are a little over stated. I purchased my White's DFX from them years ago and absolutely love it. Still my main detector.

NJ

Holy cow, if you call those things "a little", I would hate to think what you consider a major rippoff. If I judged life like that, being shot to death might be "somewhat inconvenient."

 

[N.J.THer]

Holy cow, if you call those things "a little", I would hate to think what you consider a major rippoff. If I judged life like that, being shot to death might be "somewhat inconvenient."

I was being nice. When I purchased my detector you actually could choose what you got. I picked two extra coils plus a carrying case....I still use all three of these items from time to time.

BTW Being shot to death would definately be somewhat inconvenient...

NJ