Layaway

[Woodland Detectors]

I was thinking maybe it would be a good Idea for us to do a layaway plan for people that want detectors and can't afford them right off.
I would charge no interest and no catches.
When I was a kid I loved to fish and always wanted a good fishing rod but couldn't afford one.
I met an ole timer who built them. I mean Good ones. I stressed to him while visiting his shop one day, "maan, I would love to have one of those"
He built me a rod and let me make payments. When I paid it off he presented me with my custom steelhead fishing rod. I'll never forget that.

Maybe I could help people someone out like this.

what do you think?

Good Idea?

 

[Sandman]

Sounds like a good idea to me.

 

[cntrydncr1]

great idea!!

 

[mainer]

Sounds like a great idea 4-H. Seems asthough it would tie up some money if you had some high end units sitting on layaway. But its great if you can do it.

 

[jeff of pa]

Don't know if they Still Do it

But both My Whites 6000-D

& My Minelab Sovereign

were Purchased from Kellyco Thru their Lay-away

 

[~MetalDigger~]

You could have a waiting list. Take down the names of the people, and receive payments on say up to three member layaways at a time. And keep the others on a waiting list, as soon as one person has theres payed off move the next person in line up the list to start receing payments on a lay-o-way. And you would need a few rules.

A few examples.

1. Agree to pay weekly, or Monthly.
2. Lay-o-ways need to be payed in 3-6 months.
3. Only one item at a time.
4. Nothing over $1500.00 in value, or less.
5. Must have some form of income.
6. Over 16 years of age, with parents permision.
7. Regular participant , and good standing member of T-net.

 

[Iron Patch]

When I was about 14 I bought a $350 Stereo that way, and at 24 a $500 watch. If it wasn't for a payment plan I probably wouldn't have been able to get either. The watch was a super deal so glad I had that choice because it would have sold before I would have been able to save the extra. (I walked in with $250)

So I can't see why detectors wouldn't be a good idea.

 

[John (Ma)]

I think that is a great idea as well. Some people cannot drop the big chunk all at once. I I would be interested to hear how it is going after a month or two.

 

[bootybay]

Sounds like a great idea to me.

 

[Keppy]

Sounds good to me.

 

[godisnum1]

That's actually how I was able to purchase my new detector that I got a few weeks back (Minelab Explorer XS)... the guy said it was alright if I wanted to break down the cost of the $800 into $200 payments each month. I actually ended up sending him two $300 payments, then a $200 payment for the last one. It really helped out alot, because I still had my other bills & such to pay for. It would definitely help when it comes to machines that are a little more expensive like that...

Bran <><

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thanks for the input.
I think this another good way to help people out.

I like it.

 

[Western Mass Digger]

I'm actually trying to find a site with garrett ace series detectors for layaway. All I can afford is payments at the moment but no credit to get a lease or finance so I'm stuck with finding a layaway. Any help is greatly appreciated as I need to be digging in the dirt not on the internet lol...gotta feed my fix asap lol detector has been broken for 2 months now

 

[against the wind]

I'm actually trying to find a site with garrett ace series detectors for layaway. All I can afford is payments at the moment but no credit to get a lease or finance so I'm stuck with finding a layaway. Any help is greatly appreciated as I need to be digging in the dirt not on the internet lol...gotta feed my fix asap lol detector has been broken for 2 months now

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[Irishgoldhound]

Kelly Co offers a financing option to make bi-weekly payments. This is great for people who want the CTX or Excal.

 

[Carl-NC]

Back in the 60's and maybe into the 70's, you could order directly from White's and they would do a layaway. That $250 Goldmaster in 1968 would cost $1800 today, so the need is still there if you want a high-end model.