There are used Equinox 600 and 800 on Ebay FYI

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Now wait. They're good machines. I'm sure someone here just may be interested. I have no idea if the warranty transfers to the new owner, but just read the listing carefully like with anything else you buy.
 

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Truth 1253, that's odd. Beats me. Maybe one size fits all is incorrect. (Or the income tax bill came due!)
 

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The need to have could of been the real reason-then reality set in.
 

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Only one is used and bids are now already more than it sells for new, $969 + shipping, 79 people watching and biding ends Monday about 12:30 pm EST so bids are going higher, all the others are new selling for premium prices, minimum is $225 over cost plus shipping.
 

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Just paid $930 for an 800 TTD new . Ordered yesterday will be here Tuesday .Thanks PowerDubs .
 

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makes you wonder exactly what the manufacturing process involves. In batches? or continuous production? Just how many machines have been ordered /made so far? Anyone care to guess? 10,000 units? 50,000 units? globally.

Has there ever been such demand for a detector ever?

Chub
 

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Some people buy them just to flip them. Some also buy them so they can develop aftermarket accessories for them to sell.
 

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I would never buy a metal detector from a company that can't keep up with their orders. If you have to wait three months to get it, imagine how long it will take if they need to repair it for you? Six months? A year? No thanks.
 

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I would never buy a metal detector from a company that can't keep up with their orders. If you have to wait three months to get it, imagine how long it will take if they need to repair it for you? Six months? A year? No thanks.


Minelab has never had the demand the Equinox has for a new detector relkease. Repairs will not be an issue, they do product replacement on new releases till repairs parts are available for repairs just like they did on the Gold Monster 1000, GPZ 7000 and 3030 when they were first released.
 

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FYI I saw about five listings, this am, but only two used. One an 800, the other a 600. I haven't checked Ebay since then.
 

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Now wait. They're good machines. I'm sure someone here just may be interested. I have no idea if the warranty transfers to the new owner, but just read the listing carefully like with anything else you buy.

Yes: The warranty IS transferable. According to Minelab's website.
 

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To me, it is outrages that people have to pay more then retail. It is not like that there are many other detectors on the market. I will never buy this detector because it is not a all around detector. I could only afford to buy one detector. Good hunting and good luck.
 

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Honest Samuel, they don't HAVE to pay above retail, they choose to in order to get something faster. It's no different than paying a premium to go to a sports game, happens all the time and it is their choice.
 

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Yes, but, not my choice. I was on a waiting list for a Tesoro Mojave detector, for four weeks, but it was in the winter.
 

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well, for me, I bought the Deus for one major reason and that was the weight issue. I was having problems with my shoulder and being able to detect at all. the Deus has given me longer detecting time and just being able to do it. so I am good with what I have now. just hope that people find what they hope to find.
 

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They can't. I found it all the last two days. Check out my snake thread.:laughing7:
 

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I like my 800, but digging holes is a bear. Found a pipe used in hydraulic mining back in the 1800's it was down 3 feet and had a clear signal, thought I found the mother load. Small nugget at 6 inches.
 

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