Picked up a Garrett Scorpion at a pawn shop

[Weasel]

Hello to all, this is my first post. Hope to use the scorpion detector this spring when I learn how it works. My wife spotted the unit at the pawn shop while looking for sluice box and other gold type goodies. I saw that Garrett's 800 number was on the detector and went outside and called them. The fellow asked for the serial # and I went in and copied it down, the unit was under two years old. Garrett said if I bought it to send it to them and they would check it out with QC and ship it back at no charge.

I bagged the detector for $150, shipped it to Garrett, everything checked out perfect. Now I have to learn how to use it. They gave me a pocket manual, but it seems a little confusing. I used to have a White 6000D coin master in the late 70's, but this rig is a different style.

This is a great sight, I am happy I ran across it.

Weasel

 

[John-Edmonton]

You got a steal of a deal . Google Garrett Scorpion forum to find a forum with lots of tips.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Wow! Talk about a steal!!!! Good job!!

 

[Weasel]

Thanks John and Stoopstroop

I will check out the Scorpion forum. Up here in N. Idaho I still have snow and ice on ground. Spring will be a good time to practice with the unit.
I am building a highbanker at this time and I am almost done. Diesel fuel will kill me if it makes the $5 mark.

Stay safe

Weasel

 

[Keppy]

WOW, Did you ever luck out there that's a great detector ....And a great price.........

 

[Treasure finder]

Great deal. I think this post also says a lot about the great service you got
from Garrett. My hat is off to them.
You got two great deals!
Rich

 

[Weasel]

Garrett is a super company. They bent over backwards to help me on a warranty. I sent the unit without the battery's as per Garrett, yet they sent it back to me with new battery's inside.

So $10 shipping for me and broke even with the battery's. Couldn't ask for better service.

Weasel

 

[Sandman]

You wife deserves a sit down dinner out of real plates for this detector. You can read the field test here.
http://www.losttreasure.com/content/archives/garrett-electronics-scorpion-gold-stinger

http://www.garrett.com/hobbysite/hbby-manuals/scorpion_gs_manual.pdf

Good Luck with it.
Sandman