Gerry in Idaho

Like I said Cal_Cobra, Email me ( PM ) the dealer who you paid in Sept and I'll look into it). I can easily tell you are frustrated with the whole thing, but coming onto the forum multiple times and sharing your frustration does no good, a couple time is enough. Some people are tired of it. If you would like to get a 600 now and see how it runs, operates and feels, just ask and I send you one. Send it back in a couple weeks if you don't like it. This way you can be using one while waiting on the 800. I won't say any more unless I see a PM. If you don't feel like providing that info, then not much I can do. No worries, you can chew on me...USMC, thick skinned and hard headed at times.

If you would have stuck to your original dealer back in Sept. when you ordered., I am most certain you would have it by now? Jump ship and then blame it on Cabelas? No worries. My Sept, Oct, Nov customers are all taken care of. If you want to PM me the dealer I can look into it?

I for one am happy Minelab waited and made sure all the units have the best info and software when released. Just think of all the users of other brands and how they would jump all over Minelab for not doing it right the 1st time. It does not bother me and most of my customers. Now I feel some folks just like to complain. Hey, If you don't like the way Minelab does things, then don't use their product. Just leaves more treasures for me.

Oh crap, the site I want to go to is an older yard. I can not find the "Old Yard" mode. Guess I'll have to go to the 2nd farthest Park from me. Thanks for the details. Now all I need is some good weather and then to sneak away for a couple hours. Brother said I get to use his, but I have to hand over any silver or gold.

Hats Off to you Skate. Getting 2 firsts with the NOX is really good news. No need to be specific, but give us an idea of the Settings. I still do not have one in my shop and the weather is to be 40's all week with a high of 50 so I might borrow my brothers unit. I have yet to assemble one, so a quick shot of your settings may (not for certain) help me. Again, that is fabulous to get Seated Silvers already.

JW, You are correct and I just made change. If I had one in my shop to use, I would have known better. Actually I did read 11" a buzilion times. Just think if they make a small 6" Solid Ellip coil for the NOX?

Great post with info I like to see. Knowing the lower shaft will fill with water is important. The coil cover thing I normally do not use them in the water for that reason. I do week long hunts 2x a year and wonder if you feel the shaft connections will be fine or lock up? We have had some detectors in times past the shafts get fine sand in them and freeze up. I had to leave a beach scoop in MX one year as I could not get it apart. The PP Mode things has me curious too so when I do get one in my hands, I'll check it...all though I normally do not use PP mode when detecting, it is nice to get a feel for actual signal strength/depth. Very nice gold ring, too.

It is nice to see a true Multi Purpose detector like the new Minelab Equinox 800 do as advertised and then some. Originally most people (including myself) felt the Prospecting Mode was an afterthought. What I mean is, the manufacture makes a great detector for the majority of people who use it, knowing they will be detecting Coins, Relics and Jewelry (the majority of use) with occasional Prospecting. This detector started making BUZZ from a few Testers who are actual Nugget Hunters and it still continues to impress. (Make sure to read the post by JP as he really goes into great detail). Even though it has the round 9” open coil, the detectors SENSITIVITY to small low conductor metals is TOPS. Check out the 1st nugget found by one of my customers using his EQ-800 in Arizona last week. No it is not a huge one that any detector should beep in, it is actually pretty small. Here are the comments Ron W shared with me “ Found in a hard hit area in a small 8’ x 15’ raked patch, gold 2, sensitivity 25, ground balance manual, 4 inches deep, very clear signal. Missed by a Gold Bug 2 and the Monster. Had to take 2 inches off before the Gold Bug with small coil could hear it. Very nice detector. Light weight, easy to handle with lots of options. Thanks for your great customer service Gerry. Ron” It actually feels pretty good to see my own customers making finds with their Equinox detectors before me. Besides, they need a little love once in a while too. Keep it up guys, we love hearing the stories and seeing the photos of GOLD-n-NOX.

It is nice to see a true Multi Purpose detector like the new Minelab Equinox 800 do as advertised and then some. Originally most people (including myself) felt the Prospecting Mode was an afterthought. What I mean is, the manufacture makes a great detector for the majority of people who use it, knowing they will be detecting Coins, Relics and Jewelry (the majority of use) with occasional Prospecting. This detector started making BUZZ from a few Testers who are actual Nugget Hunters and it still continues to impress. (Make sure to read the post by JP as he really goes into great detail). Even though it has the round 11” open coil, the detectors SENSITIVITY to small low conductor metals is TOPS. Check out the 1st nugget found by one of my customers using his EQ-800 in Arizona last week. No it is not a huge one that any detector should beep in, it is actually pretty small. Here are the comments Ron W shared with me “ Found in a hard hit area in a small 8’ x 15’ raked patch, gold 2, sensitivity 25, ground balance manual, 4 inches deep, very clear signal. Missed by a Gold Bug 2 and the Monster. Had to take 2 inches off before the Gold Bug with small coil could hear it. Very nice detector. Light weight, easy to handle with lots of options. Thanks for your great customer service Gerry. Ron” It actually feels pretty good to see my own customers making finds with their Equinox detectors before me. Besides, they need a little love once in a while too. Keep it up guys, we love hearing the stories and seeing the photos of GOLD-n-NOX.

Skate, Good to hear and see reports from you, as some of us know you are pretty good with other detectors and not Brand Loyal. It is nice to hear (early reports) the NOX can do things our other machines can't and are finding targets our others miss. I'm not saying the NOX is the Holy Grail, but it is new technology and those who get on sites sooner with it, learn the tricks...will be rewarded for their efforts. I never expected a "wow look how deep" detector, but more of a "wow, how did I miss that" and "holy crap that is cool for it to be able to do that". In the long run I feel the NOX will eventually be used by more hunters than many other machines of all brands. Not saying the #1, but certainly better than most. Keep it up my friend.

That is out of this world man. Congrats to another spacious discovery my friend. What machine scored it?

It would be nice if other folks learned who such dealer was. At least you know who not to deal with in the future. Probably best you don't tell us though, as he would get his feelings hurt.

Oh I do get out on occasion and when I do I hunt pretty hard. We are wintered up right now, so even if I were sent extras, it would not do me much good for a few more weeks. I'll try it on a beach hunt later this year and hopefully get something similar to what my CTX 3030 did (view photos).

He is now a Gold Monster 1000 guy.

I could have found this with most any detector, but when it is FBS in the hands that makes the certain tone "Dig me sound", I just Dig It. It is not really valuable, but to find a gold coin is Tops to most swingers and hunters too. If you can afford the E-Trac and Equinox, I think those two would make a great combination for a variety of hunts. I PM's you why the E-Trac is better than Safari (but more money). If you are pretty new to this all, then go with the Equinox Only for now...and learn it. I do have class coming up for my customers if you don't have a preferred dealer that is.

Indiana Mark, The Equinox is not an FBS detector and Minelab has never stated it to be DEEPER or Better. Those who dreamed of it going deeper than E-Trac or 3030 are not realistic. We can not compare Apples to Oranges. We can and are seeing some of the strong points of the Multi IQ technology. Faster Recover, More Sensitivity to gold chains, bracelets, small jewelry or Micro Jewelry. Much lighter detector is a big thing. Wireless and the price point. If you are after deeper silver coins I don't feel there is enough time out there to know for certain in all soils, salt/fresh water and mineralizations. That will take time. I do know this. My Safari is just as deep as my E-Trac with a slower Processor. But the Safari is an easier machine to learn than the E-Trac. Watch this video to see how easy it is. BTW. I'm not getting EQ-800 to compete against my FBS technology machines, but to complement them. (Peanut Butter & Jelly) - together.

Is this it?

Dubious, No disrespect to them, as I have found gold with the Macro and like many of its features. I was referring to the bigger brands here in the US that were popular many moons ago. Hats off to Macro, Nokta and any other good competition as the more options we as users have the better the prices points become in the long run. Photo is the 1st gold nugget I found with the Macro Gold Racer in AZ just as they released them into the US. last shot is one of my staff members (Scott) in the photo. Please don't disk him for crappy coil control as it should be right on the ground.

Not looking like an Eagle. I found a giraffe looking one in Alaska and it was about 1/3 oz. But to me it does not look like an eagle and or the size of a potato. Is this photo the one you are referring?

Now that is scary and funny in the same...Hey hey.

Steve, Sorry.. All I was trying to do is put out another negative firestorm, (but I should not of added tidbits either). I just wish folks would spend more time posting Positive things. Do I feel there were mistakes made, most certainly and I will probably step on my tail again, but hopefully not today. They are starting to flow and all is looking up.

I so wanted to find the 1st gold ring in US, but I have not even one in my own shop. I did get another order of them today and will be notifying customers tomorrow and shipping Monday. Great score Mitchel.

Thanks for the support Steve. Without your openness to this forum allowing us all to express our most deepest inner feelings... about the hobby we so enjoy and the people who help educate/promote it. Yes I stand up to many and voice my concerns, but I want those folks to realize. it is not that I am trying to be a pain in their asses (but at times I am). It is more to the point that I care about this hobby and the manufactures that make detectors for my customers. If my customers have problems with a product or service department, then I have issues too. If I feel a manufacture is not handling something proper and it affects my customers, then it affects me. My life has been with a detector in hand, at least 40 years anyway. My only source of income is selling adventure to customers. The detector is all about Adventure. Now folks, lets grab a few machines and go have some fun.

Fskafish, To me, it is a dealer who goes above and beyond in the industry. You might have a (so called) dealer in a state, but do they know metal detectors? DO you actually use them and keep up with the current models, or still using a 10+ yr old unit? DO they carry stock and or offer Military Discounts? Maybe check their Calendar of Events on their web site to see if they give education and training? Good idea to see if they post info on Facebook or other social media outlets. Some dealers do the above and also YouTube videos with Tips/Tricks for anyone to use. Writing articles for magazines is another sign of a reputable dealer. I know of a dozen really good dealers Minelab has, but just because they are in a certain state, to me does not earn my dollar. Active dealers will know the better pin pointers, hand trowels, pouches and other accessories that are needed. Some even support their local clubs put on hunts. Just some more for you to think about. and yes there are some dealers back there that are good.

Lunk, You had to rub it in didn't you. Sure, we go out and finds little dinks and then as soon as I leave you are back to the glory hole. Has Thurber gave you shit yet for finding such a nice chunky one? He told me my "Ealge" nugget would never sell..not until an NLF team was named the "Buzzards" Such a ball buster he is. But heck, thats part of being successful...share finds and friends give you crap. BTW. My 1st 3 Days Field Training is next month at Rye Patch, NV for customers. You plan on being there or waiting for the April session? I don't think I'll have an NOX at the March but possibly a couple should be in hands for April. Remember last year and this beauty you pulled from under my nose?