Yay! My new Deteknix X-pointer arrived!

mikeraydj · Sep 7, 2014

A few days ago my trusty Garrett Propointer bit the dust. I had been watching the videos on the new Deteknix x-pointer. I ordered one and it arrived yesterday.

So far I like it. It is louder than my old Garrett, Lighter but feels strong. The buttons are harder to push than the Garrett and make a clicking noise when pushed. Don't know if that is good or bad. Seems to be as sensitive when set to full sensitivity. I love that it also comes with a lanyard and 4 tip protectors.
Anyone else here get one? What are your thoughts?

bowwinkles · Sep 7, 2014

Have one and retired one. Field reports about not seeing small gold led me to make my own tests and it was confirmed.

DPBOB · Sep 7, 2014

send in your old one to garrett and they will send you a new one....

Keppy · Sep 7, 2014

bowwinkles said:
Have one and retired one. Field reports about not seeing small gold led me to make my own tests and it was confirmed.

The Xpointer will not see small gold you say ? You mean like nuggets small rings , ear rings ? What small gold ?

68K · Sep 7, 2014

Reposted from yesterday.

Well, my X Pointer broke today! I have only had it for 8 days! It was only the second weekend out with it! I did not drop it or use it rough. The positive battery connection prong broke off and is now rattling around inside the thing. I registered online for the warranty and now don't know what to do! When it was working it was awesome. It did not false at all. I just want it to be fixed or replaced. I had to go back to my dreaded backup Bounty Hunter Pinpointer (ugh)! Apparently the warranty is through Metal detectors, sand scoops, accessories, The Gold Digger, New Jersey

Keppy · Sep 7, 2014

68K said:
Reposted from yesterday.

Well, my X Pointer broke today! I have only had it for 8 days! It was only the second weekend out with it! I did not drop it or use it rough. The positive battery connection prong broke off and is now rattling around inside the thing. I registered online for the warranty and now don't know what to do! When it was working it was awesome. It did not false at all. I just want it to be fixed or replaced. I had to go back to my dreaded backup Bounty Hunter Pinpointer (ugh)! Apparently the warranty is through Metal detectors, sand scoops, accessories, The Gold Digger, New Jersey

Well that is not a good report on the X-pointer

Albertalbern · Sep 8, 2014

Keppy said:
Well that is not a good report on the X-pointer

Why this is not a good?Please tell me reason..!!!

bowwinkles · Sep 8, 2014

Keppy said:
The Xpointer will not see small gold you say ? You mean like nuggets small rings , ear rings ? What small gold ?

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/tool-shed/428310-deteknix-xpointer-2.html

Keppy · Sep 8, 2014

Albertalbern said:
Why this is not a good?Please tell me reason..!!!

Well he only had it 8 days and it started to fall apart..

mikeraydj · Sep 8, 2014

68K, I hope that your experience will be an isolated one and not a trend for the pinpointer. I will be interested in hearing how the warranty is honored and how fast your pinpointer gets fixed.

68K · Sep 8, 2014

mikeraydj said:
68K, I hope that your experience will be an isolated one and not a trend for the pinpointer. I will be interested in hearing how the warranty is honored and how fast your pinpointer gets fixed.

Thanks. I really liked it when it worked. I hope to hear back about the warranty today. I also hope the process is fast, because I can't take using the Bounty Hunter Pin Pointer any more..lol

68K · Sep 8, 2014

I just got a reply back. They said "please send it to our service center. We will send you a new one. Some probes have this problem so we are just replacing with a new probe. Please note that the recent shipment this problem was corrected." I will only be out the shipping cost to send it back to them. At least I will have a brand new one in exchange! Unfortunately it will take several days due to shipping times. I will provide updates.

Keppy · Sep 8, 2014

68K said:
I just got a reply back. They said "please send it to our service center. We will send you a new one. Some probes have this problem so we are just replacing with a new probe. Please note that the recent shipment this problem was corrected." I will only be out the shipping cost to send it back to them. At least I will have a brand new one in exchange! Unfortunately it will take several days due to shipping times. I will provide updates.

That sounds good what state or city do you have to return it to ?

68K · Sep 9, 2014

I just mailed it out today. It has to go to their service center (Blue Bay Detector Sales) in NY. We will see how long it takes to get a new one back. Hopefully not too long.

Keppy · Sep 9, 2014

68K said:
I just mailed it out today. It has to go to their service center (Blue Bay Detector Sales) in NY. We will see how long it takes to get a new one back. Hopefully not too long.

I was thinking of getting one ..i will wait and see what happens with yours good luck ..

mikeraydj · Sep 11, 2014

I really like mine so far. Seems to have good depth, loud, and adjustable. The only negative. Seems to use more battery. Not really an issue as I use rechargeables and lasts for days. I like that it will not false, a big issue I had with the Garrett. As I said before, since this is new, the real test will be longevity and service if something goes wrong.

68K · Sep 11, 2014

My faulty X Pointer should have been delivered to the "service center" today. I hope to hear from them on when to expect my new one in the mail.

extreme detecting · Sep 11, 2014

ooops - the cat's out of the bag!

Blue Bay Detector Sales - that company is owned by Carter P - the guy that does those Detector Comparison videos!

Didn't he show off this pinpointer in the video like he was an "independent" tester of the product?

Now we see that he is actually the service center (in reality he is importing them from China)...
Ooops - the cat is out of the bag...what about the other products that are shown in those Detector Comparisons supposedly unbiased videos

68K said:
I just mailed it out today. It has to go to their service center (Blue Bay Detector Sales) in NY. We will see how long it takes to get a new one back. Hopefully not too long.

dirtscratcher · Sep 11, 2014

extreme detecting said:
Blue Bay Detector Sales - that company is owned by Carter P - the guy that does those Detector Comparison videos!

Didn't he show off this pinpointer in the video like he was an "independent" tester of the product?

Now we see that he is actually the service center (in reality he is importing them from China)...
Ooops - the cat is out of the bag...what about the other products that are shown in those Detector Comparisons supposedly unbiased videos

Funny how that works. I think there is a lot of this type of stuff going on.