Steve Herschbach

Oops, missed that one. Added to previous page after White's .... https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/topic/4059-register-your-metal-detector-warranty-online/?tab=comments#comment-44039

I have both the Garrett AT Pro-Pointer and the White's TRX. As far as I am concerned they both are good pinpointers and get the job done. However, I will be selling the TRX soon. Many times I find certain metal detectors to be near enough in performance that it is the other things that end up making the difference. In this case it is a real simple difference. I never use pinpointers in audio mode. I often have headphones on and can't hear them anyway. I also do not like making a noise that might attract attention if I am in a park or on a beach. So the first thing I do with a pinpointer is put them in vibrate mode. This eliminates audio only models. I also want to be able to run the pinpointer with one hand. This eliminates units that need to be held with one hand while pushing a button on the end or elsewhere. Waterproof is good. This eliminates non-waterproof models. So far so good with both AT and TRX. Now the basic difference. I reach into my pouch and grab the AT, and turn it on using my thumb on the side mounted control button. The unit is silent, but I feel a "thump-thump" that tells me the unit just activated. When it is time to put the pinpointer away, I hold the button again and when it makes one "thump" I know it has turned off. No sound, and I can do all this and never look at the pinpointer. Compared to..... I reach into my pouch and grab the TRX, and turn it on using my thumb on the side mounted control button. The TRX goes "thump, thump-thump" to alert me it is activated. However, even though it is in "silent mode" it also goes "chirp, chirp-chirp". White's silenced the speaker when actually pinpointing something but left the audio on for control alerts even while in "silent mode". OK, I can live with that. But when I hold the button to shut the unit off, all it does is make an audio chirp. I can't tell if it has deactivated unless I look to make sure the LED light went out. It is a tiny thing but it is these tiny things that sometimes matter. Bottom line is I find the Garrett to be operationally more efficient for me due to this one little design difference. For others the fact that the TRX can use AA batteries and other differences (more reliable?) could certainly make the TRX the better choice for others.

White's - register online at https://www.whiteselectronics.com/device-care/warranty-registration/ Warranty If within two years (24 months) from the original date of purchase, your White’s detector fails due to defects in either materials or workmanship, White’s will repair or replace, at its option, all necessary parts without charge for parts or labor. Simply return the complete detector to the Dealer where you purchased it or to your nearest Authorized Service Center. The unit must be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the symptoms of the failure. You must provide proof of the date of purchase before the unit is serviced under warranty. This is a transferable manufacturer warranty that covers the metal detector for two years from the original date of purchase, regardless of the current owner. Items excluded from the warranty are non-rechargeable batteries, accessories that are not standard equipment, shipping and handling costs outside the continental USA, special delivery costs (Air Freight, Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, packaging service, etc.) and all shipping and handling costs inside the continental USA 90 days after purchase. White’s registers your purchase only if the Sales Registration Card is filled out and returned to the factory address soon after original purchase for the purpose of keeping you up to date regarding your metal detector and White’s ongoing product development. MX Sport is waterproof to 10 feet and therefore sealed. Any attempts to open the detector will immediately void the warranty. Only authorized service centers can make repairs. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, neglect, alterations, modifications, unauthorized service, or prolonged exposure to corrosive compounds including salt. Duration of any implied warranty (e.g., merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) shall not be longer than the stated warranty. Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of implied warranties or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations may not apply to you. In addition, the stated warranty provides specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. The forgoing is the only warranty provided by White’s as the manufacturer of your metal detector. Any “extended warranty” period beyond two years, which may be provided by a Dealership or other third party on your metal detector, may be without White’s authority, involvement, and consent, and may not be honored by White’s Electronics, Inc. Service In the unlikely event that you have trouble with your White’s metal detector that your retailer can not help you with, White’s has warranty service centers in the USA, and most regions outside the USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ XP – register online at http://www.xpmetaldetectorsamericas.com/warranty-registration Observe the note "A copy of the original sales receipt is required for service under the warranty." The complete XP DEUS metal detector is covered by a five year parts and labor warranty for detectors purchased on or after January 1, 2013. Units purchased prior to this date are covered by a 2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty. The warranty is for the device based on the serial number. If resold, the warranty follows the device. The warranty is based on the date of the original sale as noted on the receipt from an authorized dealer. A copy of the original sales receipt is required for service under the warranty. Units submitted for service without a sales receipt are considered out of warranty. Contact the authorized service center for the United States and Canada: Detector Electronics Corp. 23 Turnpike Road Southboro, MA 01772 508-460-6244

Tesoro - no online registration? Keep your receipt. Our lifetime warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original purchaser. The warranty excludes batteries, damage caused by leaky batteries, cable breakage due to flexing, wear of the searchcoil housing, and leakage caused by the condition of water seals on underwater detectors. Also excluded are instruments which have been abused, altered, or repaired by an unauthorized party. Tesoro can still repair or replace many items that are not covered by the warranty. There may be charges for such repairs. See the Service page for information about sending your detector to us. If you are having problems with your Tesoro Metal Detector, the factory is the main authorized repair facility. If you are outside of North America, please contact the distributor in your country before sending your detector to the Tesoro Factory. If you are not the original owner, there is a $50.00 fee to evaluate your metal detector. This fee covers inspection, calibration, coil tuning, and return shipping. If there will be and further charges to repair your detector, you will be contacted with a cost estimate prior to work being started. If you need to send your detector to the factory for repair, please follow these shipping instructions: We need both the coil and the electronics control unit. We don't need poles, if they can be easily removed. Contact the factory if you have any questions. Note that some units like the Tejón, DeLeón, and Cortés are wired through the upper pole and should not be disassembled. Include a note with the unit, preferably taped to the electronics control unit. In the note please include : A Description of the problems you are experiencing. please include what mode, settings, and conditions are associated with the issue. Your physical address. (No P.O. Box) We will attempt to return your unit via UPS or FedEx. Are you outside the U.S.? Your daytime phone number. Our technician may need to clarify the problem or contact you regarding charges. Send to: Tesoro Electronics ATTN: Service Dept. 715 White Spar Road Prescott, AZ 86303

Teknetics – register online at https://www.tekneticsdirect.com/support/warranty-registration 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a FREE DETECTOR. The (model name here) metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase to the original owner. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not covered under this Warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer. Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to Fisher Labs. Shipping cost to Fisher Labs is the responsibility of the consumer. To return your detector for service, please first contact Fisher Labs for a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to: Fisher Research Labs, Inc. 1465 Henry Brennan Dr. El Paso, TX 79936 Phone: 915-225-0333 ext.118 NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. This Warranty may vary in other countries; check with your distributor for details. Warranty does not cover shipping costs. Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the detector back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of America.

Nokta - no online registration? Keep your receipt. MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY 1. Nokta Detectors warrants to the end-user customer that Nokta products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the periods specified in paragraph 2 2. Nokta Detectors warranty periods are as follows: a. Electronic system boxes, search coils, shafts and handles are under warranty for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. b. All Nokta branded lithium batteries and accessories not listed in paragraph ‘’2 a’’ are under warranty for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. 3. Third-party accessories and AA/AAA batteries are not covered under this warranty. 4. Nokta Detectors limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product in accordance with Nokta Detectors’ printed instructions and does not cover any other problems, including those that arise as a result of: a. accident, misuse, negligent act or improper maintenance, b. software, media, parts or supplies not provided or supported by Nokta Detectors, c. operation outside the product's specifications, printed instructions and technical manual, d. unauthorized modification, alteration or service by the purchaser or a third party. 5. This warranty will be void if: a. the serial number is removed or altered, b. the device and / or its parts & accessories- unless specified as waterproof- are exposed to extreme hot, cold or humid conditions or are soaked in water. 6. Neither Nokta Detectors nor its third party suppliers makes any other warranty or condition of any kind, whether express or implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 7. In no event shall Nokta Detectors be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, loss or expenses including but not limited to damages, loss or expenses as a result of a failure in the operation or performance of the equipment sold, repaired or serviced. 8. The customer must return any defective component to Nokta Detectors or to one of its authorized dealers with freight prepaid. 9. If Nokta Detectors receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any product which is covered by Nokta Detectors warranty, Nokta Detectors shall either repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion. REPLACEMENT POLICY PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES. Returning Nokta Products Before you can return any product to Nokta Metal Detectors, you must obtain a return material authorization (RMA). This applies to all product returns, including warranty repair/replacements, and non-warranty repairs. Customer Service will provide you with an RMA form that needs to be filled out completely. Upon evaluation of the issue and the problem, Customer Service will issue an RMA number and send the form back to you. Once you have the RMA, repackage the product appropriately (see section entitled “Packaging your shipment”). Include the RMA form in the package and write the RMA number on the outside of the package. You must also include the original Warranty Certificate dated and stamped by the distributor or the dealer inside the package. We will not accept unauthorized returns or freight collection returns; we will return these to you at your expense. The repair department will evaluate all equipment returned for repair to determine warranty coverage and will resolve any questions that may arise during evaluation to make a final determination. Packaging your shipment Protecting the value of returned products by packaging and shipping them correctly is your responsibility. We reserve the right to deny warranty coverage for any damage caused by failing to meet the following packaging requirements: • All electronic components must be taped and/or contained in their original protective packaging or an equivalent substitute. • All parts must be packed securely inside the external shipping carton to prevent mechanical damage. • External packaging must be sufficient to protect the contents from the usual hazards of shipping. Warranty repair/replacements Subject to the terms of the limited warranty in effect at the time of purchase, Nokta Metal Detectors will repair or replace a product that fails to meet the terms provided, within the product’s warranty period excluding the shipping charges. For products purchased directly from Nokta Metal Detectors, the warranty period starts from the date of shipment from Nokta Metal Detectors’s facility. For products purchased from an authorized distributor or a dealer the warranty period starts from the date of purchase. The Warranty Certificate must be dated and stamped by the distributor or the dealer at the time of purchase. For all non-warranty repairs, Nokta Metal Detectors will provide you with a repair estimate that includes charges for parts, labor and all shipping. Customer Service • Phone: +90 - 216 - 391 - 0606 • E-mail: support@noktadetectors.com

Minelab – register online at https://register.minelab.com/index.html#/form/product LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. Subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this express warranty, Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd (ACN 008 208 446) (“Minelab”) warrants that its products (“Products”) will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the periods specified in paragraph 2 (“Minelab’s Warranty”). 2. Subject to condition 12, Minelab’s Warranty periods in respect of each of the Products are detailed at http://www.minelab.com/warranty-periods (“Warranty Periods”). A printed copy of the Warranty Periods for the Products is available upon written request. 3. The Warranty Periods in respect of each of the Products will commence on the date of purchase of the relevant Product. To avoid doubt, such date will appear on the customer sales receipt obtained by the purchaser of the Product(s) at the time of purchase (“Date of Purchase”). 4. This warranty will not be effective unless: 4.1. the Warranty Registration Form is completed (either online or in hard copy) and returned to Minelab within 45 days of the Date of Purchase; 4.2. Minelab is notified in writing of any alleged defect within 30 calendar days of the Purchaser first becoming aware of the alleged defect. All notifications to Minelab must be sent to Minelab’s Australian, United States, Irish or Dubai address; and 4.3. after notifying Minelab of the alleged defect, the Purchaser complies with all reasonable directions issued by Minelab in relation to the assessment of the fault and the return and/or repair of the relevant Products (in accordance with clause 6). 5. To the maximum extent permitted by law this warranty: 5.1. is extended to the purchaser identified in the Warranty Registration Form (“Purchaser”) and is transferable to a legitimate subsequent owner residing within the country of the original purchase; 5.2. does not extend to any indirect or consequential loss or damage, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss suffered as a result of a failure in the operation or performance of the Products sold, repaired or serviced; 5.3. does not cover any loss of income or expenses claimed or incurred as a result of failure of the Products; 5.4. does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, negligent act or omission, alteration, modifications or unauthorised service by the Purchaser or any other party; 5.5. commences on the Date of Purchase and expires at the end of the relevant Warranty Period; 5.6. is limited to operation of the Products under normal use and in accordance with Minelab’s printed instructions; and 5.7. is limited to repair, replacement or service (at Minelab’s sole discretion) of any part or parts which are returned to Minelab or a Minelab Authorised Service Centre, and which on Minelab’s examination conclusively appears to be defective. 6. Purchasers must return any defective Products to one of Minelab’s Office addresses (see below) or a Minelab Authorised Service Centre (as listed on Minelab’s website www.minelab.com), as determined by the location of the Purchaser. The Purchaser is responsible for all freight, insurance, taxes, duties and any costs of returning the relevant Product to Minelab or a Minelab Authorised Service Centre. If it is determined that the Purchaser’s warranty claim is valid, the repaired or replaced Product will be returned to the Purchaser at Minelab’s cost. If the claim is determined by Minelab to be invalid, the Purchaser will be responsible for meeting the costs of having the relevant Product returned to it, together with the costs of repair/replacement of the Product by Minelab (if any). 7. Minelab’s Warranty is limited as set out above. Subject to all relevant laws in each jurisdiction within which the warranty operates, and clauses 8, 9 and 10 below, no other warranty, guarantee or representation as to the Products or their performance is made or given by Minelab. 8. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other non-excludable warranties, conditions, guarantees, rights and remedies in respect of the Products that a warranty holder may have under the Australian Consumer Law as set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (“ACL”) and corresponding laws in each jurisdiction within which the warranty operates from time to time (“Non-Excludable Terms”). 9. To the extent permitted by law, Minelab’s liability for any Non-Excludable Term applicable under the ACL or equivalent laws is limited to (at Minelab’s option): 9.1. in the case of goods - replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods, repair of the goods, payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods, or payment of the costs of having the goods repaired; and 9.2. in the case of services - the supply of the services again or payment of the cost of having the services supplied again. 10. Minelab provides the following advice to all Purchasers who are consumers as defined by the ACL and to whom the ACL applies, as required by the ACL: 10.1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 10.2. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. Please note that the term “major failure” as used in clause 10.1 has a defined meaning under the ACL. 11. Minelab advises Purchasers that any servicing or repair of the Products undertaken by Minelab or a Minelab Authorised Service Centre, regardless of whether undertaken as a result of a valid claim being made by a Purchaser under Minelab’s Warranty, may result in the loss of data stored on the Products (user-generated data). 12. If any provision of this document is prohibited, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, that provision will, as to that jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of the prohibition, invalidity or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions of this document or affecting the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction. 13. Minelab branded products that are manufactured, assembled, and distributed by authorised partners of Minelab carry specific warranty periods from the original manufacturer which are passed on in full by Minelab to end users. For the avoidance of doubt, this provision does not apply to Minelab products manufactured by Minelab’s contract manufacturers which Minelab warrants for specified periods directly to end users. Warranty Periods GPZ 7000, GPX Series detectors, SDC 2300, X-TERRA Series detectors, E-TRAC, Safari, CTX 3030, Minelab branded search coils, handles, shafts, headphones, bags and battery chargers are under warranty for a period of 3 years (36 months) from the Date of Purchase. GO-FIND Series detectors, GOLD MONSTER 1000, and PRO-FIND Series pinpointers are covered for 2 years (24 months) from the Date of Purchase. Excalibur II and PRO-SONIC are warranted for a period of 1 year (12 months) from the Date of Purchase. Minelab batteries, PRO-SWING 45, PRO-ALLOY, and some accessories are under warranty for a period of 6 months from the Date of Purchase.

Makro - no online registration? Keep your receipt. MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY 1. Makro Detector warrants to the end-user customer that Makro products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the periods specified in paragraph 2. 2. Makro Detector warranty periods are as follows: a. Electronic system boxes, search coils, shafts and handles are under warranty for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. b. All Makro branded lithium batteries and accessories not listed in paragraph ‘’2 a’’ are under warranty for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. 3. Third-party accessories and AA/AAA batteries are not covered under this warranty. 4. Makro Detector limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product in accordance with Makro Detector’s printed instructions and does not cover any other problems, including those that arise as a result of: a. accident, misuse, negligent act or improper maintenance, b. software, media, parts or supplies not provided or supported by Makro Detector, c. operation outside the product's specifications, printed instructions and technical manual, d. unauthorized modification, alteration or service by the purchaser or a third party. 5. This warranty will be void if: a. the serial number is removed or altered, b. the device and / or its parts & accessories- unless specified as waterproof- are exposed to extreme hot, cold or humid conditions or are soaked in water. 6. Neither Makro Detector nor its third party suppliers makes any other warranty or condition of any kind, whether express or implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. 7. In no event shall Makro Detector be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, loss or expenses including but not limited to damages, loss or expenses as a result of a failure in the operation or performance of the equipment sold, repaired or serviced. 8. The customer must return any defective component to Makro Detector or to one of its authorized dealers with freight prepaid. 9. If Makro Detector receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any product which is covered by Makro Detector warranty, Makro Detector shall either repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion.

Garrett – register online at http://www.garrett.com/hobbysite/hbby_warranty_registration_en577.aspx Garrett Electronics, Inc. ("Garrett") warrants that each piece of detection equipment manufactured by Garrett is protected by the following limited parts and labor warranty for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months from the date of purchase, with the following exception: the Sea Hunter Mk II, which is covered for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase. During this 24-month period Garrett will inspect and evaluate all equipment returned to its authorized repair station or factory to determine if the equipment meets Garrett’s performance specifications. Garrett will repair or replace at no charge to the owner all parts determined faulty. This Warranty does not cover batteries nor any and all failures caused by abuse, tampering, theft, failure due to the weather, battery acid or other contaminants and equipment repairs made by an unauthorized party. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ANY ORAL STATEMENTS ABOUT THE MERCHANDISE DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT MADE BY SELLERS’ REPRESENTATIVES, IF ANY SUCH STATEMENTS THEYRE MADE, DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, SHALL NOT BE RELIED UPON BY THE BUYER, AND ARE NOT A PART OF THIS CONTRACT FOR SALE. THE ENTIRE CONTRACT IS EMBODIED IN THIS WRITING. THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF THE PARTIES’ AGREEMENT AND IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. The parties agree that the Buyers’ sole and exclusive remedy against Seller shall be for the repair and replacement of defective parts. The Buyer agrees that no other remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost sales, lost profits, injury to person or property) shall be available to him. Special Notice to Foreign Customers: Terms of this Warranty may vary depending on the country in which this equipment was purchased and delivered. Any claims based on this Warranty must be made to Garrett’s local representative or agent. Do not attempt to return any Garrett products to the factory in the United States without written authorization from Garrett’s local agent or representative.

Fisher – register online at http://www.fisherlab.com/hobby/registration.php Observe the highlighted note "Your ORIGINAL RECEIPT is your proof of purchase and will be needed for warranty claims regardless of registration." 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a FREE DETECTOR. For details, visit www.fisherlab.com The (model name here) metal detector is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase to the original owner. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage, or misuse of this product is not covered under this Warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the detector are made solely at the discretion of the manufacturer. Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the metal detector returned, shipping cost prepaid to Fisher Labs. Shipping cost to Fisher Labs is the responsibility of the consumer. To return your detector for service, please first contact Fisher Labs for a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Reference the RA number on your package and return the detector within 15 days of calling to: Fisher Research Labs, Inc. 1465 Henry Brennan Dr. El Paso, TX 79936 Phone: 915-225-0333 ext.118 NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. This Warranty may vary in other countries; check with your distributor for details. Warranty does not cover shipping costs. Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the detector back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of America.

Bounty Hunter – register online at https://www.detecting.com/registration.php Observe the highlighted note "Your ORIGINAL RECEIPT is your proof of purchase and will be needed for warranty claims regardless of registration." FIRST TEXAS PRODUCTS, LLC 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on-line for a chance to win a FREE DETECTOR. For details, visit www.detecting.com Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, any Bounty Hunter Detector returned, shipping cost prepaid, to First Texas Products, LLC. Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty. NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details. Warranty does not cover shipping costs.

Important - whenever purchasing new or from anybody claiming a product has a transferable warranty, it is imperative to obtain and keep a copy of the original purchase receipt. If possible the receipt should include both the model and serial number of the item purchased. Ultimately a written proof of purchase is your only real protection if you need to make a warranty claim. Do read and understand the warranty before purchasing. Under a federal rule, retailers must let you read any written warranty for products costing more than $15. The warranty information below is from the respective company websites and is current as of this posting. However, changes can occur at any time - always verify the warranty information before making a purchase! Bounty Hunter - 5 Year Limited Warranty for original purchaser Fisher - 5 Year Limited Warranty for original purchaser (2 years 1280X, CZ-21) Garrett - 2 Year Limited Warranty (1 Year Sea Hunter) Makro - 2 Year Limited Warranty Minelab - 3 Year Limited Warranty (2 Year Go-Find, Gold Monster) (1 Year Excalibur) Nokta - 2 Year Limited Warranty Teknetics - 5 Year Limited Warranty for original purchaser Tesoro - Limited Lifetime Warranty for original purchaser White's - 2 Year Limited Warranty XP - 5 Year Limited Warranty

The Gold Monster has its flaws also. I don't think I ever acted more aggressively to downplay expectations in a new detector but people really do read into things what they want to hear. Those wanting it to be the best thing since sliced bread overlook the comments about weaknesses, and those determined to dislike it find evidence to support that opinion also. All without ever laying hands on one! Those who get overly excited get disappointed, and those who say something is worthless get proven wrong. Over and over it goes with every new machine that hits the market. My very first posts on the Gold Monster mention the non-adjustable rod, the fact the lower rod can loosen up and spin, lack of 12V cigarette style charger plug, coil sensitivity, 1/8" headphone jack, lack of threshold, and the fact that both higher and lower frequency machines might outperform it, to name a few. Yet nobody remembers any of that if they are looking to like the machine. There are good points also, but those looking to not like the machine ignore those. The wonderful world of confirmation bias!

Reminds me of my old HP calculator back in the day. Every key had a "shift" double function. Same as my ATX.

Well, to be honest, in addition to clamps there is some baling wire, duct tape, and in one carefully hidden location, a wad of gum, all involved in this

And to quote myself "I will finish up again by pointing out I am not trying to prove anything to anybody". My posting my thoughts about detectors is not an attack on other people or their choice of detectors. Why would I, a person who has a Gold Monster, care what anyone else thinks about it? I have one and can make my own decisions about whether it serves my own purposes or not. I am certain the same holds true for you and if the Impact is the machine for you and what you do, I would never think to argue with you about your choice in that matter. I could use a harness with the Impact, but in all honesty it's not that heavy. Yet why would I choose to use a heavier machine with a harness when a lighter machine will serve my purposes just as well? The ground I hunt varies, and there is some ground here in California every bit as bad or worse than anything I saw in my month around Meekatharra. When I run into bad ground I do not use a Gold Monster, or a Gold Racer, or the Impact. I use my GPZ 7000 or in rare circumstances my Garrett ATX. Most ground here is much milder however and some so much so it can almost be called non-mineralized - VLF detectors work well in that sort of ground. The whole point of the post is that I should sort out what is best for me and you should sort out what is best for you. There is no reason at all why we should have to agree on our respective choices. I post and walk through my rationale for my decisions in case my thoughts may prove helpful to somebody. That's all it is, nothing more. In no way should my choices in detectors be taken as a criticism of any other person's choice in a detector. The Impact is an excellent detector and quite capable of getting the job done for you. Nokta Impact Threads On This Forum

You can now download the Owners Manual for the AT Max

The battery door of the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 has a loop of steel wire that acts as a safety to keep the door from getting lost. I needed a temporary fix for another problem and stole the loop off my GM1000. The wire loop looked like it might be handy for many things, and I vaguely remembered seeing them someplace. Finally tracked it down as a keychain or luggage tag loop. Picked up a pack of 20 on Amazon for just $7.49 including shipping. For 0.37 each it just seemed like something I could use in my tool box.

I can console myself with the fact that I am nowhere near, not even in the ballpark, of some detector collectors. Here is a photo Carl Moreland posted of his collection back in 2008. Thanks Carl, I feel better now....

Hi strick, I doubt the CTX is going anywhere. It's just too good at what it does. My thinking flips between my desire to be realistic about what I really do day in and day out when metal detecting (prospecting for gold) and the things I enjoy but do not do as often because if I get the time, I go prospecting! Coin detecting parks for coins is one of those things that happens in my mind more than reality. My problem is I actually hate owning "stuff". I am the anti-hoarder. So I get to thinking maybe I should just weed the collection down to those machines I use most often. Which I do periodically, and then I end up regretting it. Then I get the very same machine again, admittedly in the process wasting time and money. This is like my fourth V3i and second CTX and I have had quite a few Gold Bug Pro variants. The good news is I am aware of all that and in no big rush to do anything at all. I still learn things going though the exercise. So when I say: Less certain futures: Minelab CTX 3030 Fisher Gold Bug 2 Nokta Impact XP Deus it simply reflects the fact that these are all top notch detectors that I would love to use more than I do. Yet I can only do so much and can only use one detector at a time. So I get frustrated seeing machines sit and my "clean out the closet" brain kicks in and I wonder if maybe I should not just get rid of them. Yet I do not need the money or space so why worry? I could go in circles forever about it. I just want one detector that does everything, but when push comes to shove I hate not having "the best" on hand for whatever I might be doing. And that changes going from nugget patch to park to beach to burned down cabin. Which leads to more detectors. Which leads to too much "stuff". Which makes me want to clean house. Whatever. I don't claim to always make sense.

The Deus is perfectly capable of finding gold nuggets and pretty much anything else a person wants it to find. It's all the detector many people would ever want, just like the MXT.

The Coiltek covers more ground per sweep and has a smooth, enclosed bottom so as to not hang up on sticks and such. The 6" round does a bit better in dense trash. I can't say I favor one coil over the other. I just try to use the appropriate coil for various tasks and this coil was an attempt to even things up for the CTX as compared to the other units.

Hello Nenad, The whole setup is on top of fired brick material that in itself is a "medium high" background. I ground balanced over it and did my thing. The machines except the GM were in fixed. I did not test tracking efficiencies. The Tek G2 (Gold Bug Pro) readings were Ground Phase (Type) 85.0 and Fe3O4 (Amount) 6 bars. Fisher Gold Bug Pro / Teknetics G2 This detector displays two kinds of ground data: 1. The type of mineralization, which affects where the ground phase (ground balance) should be set. This is designated as GND PHASE on the meter. The goal of ground balancing is to equate the GND BAL number to the PHASE number. 2. The amount of mineralization. The greater the amount of mineralization, the greater the loss of detection depth & ID accuracy; this loss is more pronounced in Discrimination Mode. This is designated as Fe3O4 on the meter. The two-digit GND PHASE number displayed on the screen indicates the type of ground mineralization. Some typical ground mineralization types are: GND PHASE (Ground Phase) 0 – 10 Wet salt and alkali 5 – 25 Metallic iron. Very few soils in this range. You are probably over metal. 26–39 Very few soils in this range -- occasionally some saltwater beaches 40–75 Red, yellow and brown iron-bearing clay minerals 75–95 Magnetite and other black iron minerals Fe3O4 Bargraph. The Fe3O4 7-segment bargraph indicates the amount of ground mineralization, independent of type, expressed as an equivalent volume concentration of magnetite (Fe3O4). It updates every second. It is sensitive to motion and will give the most accurate readings if you pump the searchcoil up and down several times over the ground. INDICATION RELATIVE % Fe3O4 SUSCEPTIBILITY MINERALIZATION 7 Bars High over 1 over 2500 2 to 6 Bars Medium .026 - 1.0 61 - 2,500 1 Bar Very Low 0.006 - .025 15 – 60 None -- less than .006 less than 15 Magnetic susceptibility is expressed in micro-cgs units. In a saltwater environment in the absence of iron minerals, the bargraph indicates relative electrical conductivity. In soils with greater than 10,000 micro-cgs units magnetic susceptibility, the signal from the soil may saturate, or overload, the circuitry. This will not harm the detector but the machine will not be usable in that condition. The solution is to hold the searchcoil several inches above the soil surface so it is not “seeing as much dirt.” By listening and watching you will know how high you need to hold the searchcoil in order to avoid overload. The highest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in soils developed over igneous rocks, in alluvial black sand streaks on beaches, and in red clay soils of humid climates. The lowest magnetic susceptibilities are usually found in white beach sands of tropical and subtropical regions, and soils developed over limestone.

Screwing around with detectors is a definite subset of the hobby and some people make an entire "thing" out of it. I am reaching one of those points where I want to ditch all that and just go detecting! It kind of seesaws back and forth for me in that regard.