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Looks like Minelab has started to ship these. Minelab made a post on Facebook about 15 minutes ago.

15 hours ago, phrunt said:

Some places have an endless summer 🙂 maybe not technically but it sure feels like it.

Yes indeed.

34 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said:

Yeah, people got them two days ago, and it’s winter in half the country. And obviously every new owner is on this forum! Why haven’t we seen dozens of reports yet? 

Pretty sure it's winter in the whole country 😀.  There were a few members who I really would've thought posted by now.  Maybe they ate too much Turkey and are still sleeping it off.

On 11/25/2022 at 9:15 PM, LuckyLundy said:

 One of our members was gold smith and made us a ring with the gold we found to suit our fancy(s).

Nice looking ring.  I'll just leave it at that. 🤫

I am a little surprised that there are only two reports on the Axiom so far.   Gold pics Rob or it didn't happen. LOL..

Thank you for taking the time to post as you were hunting.  Congrats on the gold.  Now go and enjoy the Fajitas.

36 minutes ago, MikeT said:

Just tried to log into Rob's forum, my security software blocked entry. I did a virus scan on my machine and it's fine. Use caution trying to log in. This was approximately 6:45Am Arizona time today11/23/22

Mike

Strange, logged in fine a few minutes ago.  

8 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

Oh yeah, tip number 3… don’t run the sensitivity too high when staring out! Like no more than default, or maybe a notch or two less. My video recommendations is already out of date. We shot some new stuff while I was in Oz, but I’ll do a written version also, maybe tomorrow. I’ll be doing a post on that asap, plus one on the coils. Stuff new buyers really need to know. A bonus for forum members.

Is Garrett paying you?  If not they should be.  Thanks for doing what your doing.

5 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said:

My number one tip to new owners - toss a roll of electrical tape in your kit. From rubber battery doors that won't stay shut, to broken rod clamps, there is nothing you might run into that a simple roll of good electrical tape can't handle.

I always have a few rolls of self fusing tape with me.  One in my pack and the other in my truck.  Little more expensive than electrical tape but it doesn't leave any residue.

13 hours ago, 1515Art said:

I just wanted to add for those interested the Axiom baby is on the way Gerry sent the delivery notification today and in delivery terms the ups stork’s flying smooth as silk, it won’t be long… think I’ll name Gerry as the godfather he’s taken such good care up to date, why stop now. 

I hope you can give an update on how the Axiom works out for you in GB.

Curious if Lunk will be using the Axiom in AZ.  

Looking forward to reading some reports from a few users.

What does a new unused Monster go for?  A 6000 is $6000 - 15% = $5100 - a gold monster($500-600) Now you have a 6000 or $4600 or so.  Something to think about maybe.

The story goes many guys swung their detector over this and thought it was trash.

https://nuggetshooter.ipbhost.com/topic/20783-story-about-the-silver-dog/

This book is easy reading and very enjoyable.  Be warned that you may have the urge to watch each movie as you are reading the book.  King Kong is up on deck for tonight.

Thank you David for the help.

7 hours ago, GotAU? said:

But a no-name non- personal and faceless online only dealer charging full price for a preorder is a definite red flag.

I would agree with you but Kellyco is legit and have won many Minelab awards over the years.   If I  was buying an Axiom it would be from Gerry as Phrunt pointed out who better than a tester.

2 hours ago, GotAU? said:

And pay for a pre-order? Talk about dodgy. None of the well-known dealers here have done that, definitely the way to go for honest to goodness service!

I believe a dealer on this forum is doing exactly that.  I’m not going to say but a quick search will.

16 minutes ago, Rob Allison said:

I have had a handful of inquiry's as a Minelab dealer for over 20 years, I have yet to know what the "Minelab Tool Kit" is?  I have sent a few emails to find out .... 

My guess would be one of their detectors.  Which ever is being advertised.

19 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

I’m slightly favoring the 11” modified DD

What is a modified DD?  Is this what Garrett is calling their DD's?

1 hour ago, Sourdough Scott said:

I thought you said a Kanga-Rooster. 

Who is the handsome fellow?

1 hour ago, strick said:

I hear that the Aussies can get a little carried away with their kangaroo shearing...the poodle cut is quite popular around the bigger cities. Nice everyone is getting some gold over there Steve...thanks for the photos. 

strick

That is funny.  Thank you for posting that.

2 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said:

It's simple. Dealers doing anything else are using your money, and trying hard to lock you into making a purchase now, one that you might decide against later. Frankly, I never did it just because I knew very well delays happen, and I got tired of customers yelling at me because of the delay. It was funny, because there are people who practically insist you take a deposit. Well, for people like that, there are plenty of people willing to take it. 

This deserves two thumbs up.

I wonder how JP likes the Axiom?   Congrats on the gold but sometimes the real gold is with the company you keep.

I thought that was Gerry 20 years from now. LOL.

21 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

OK, I'm not embarrassed to ask:  why is the point offset (side-to-side) / asymmetric?  (On my Hodan model it's centered.)  It seems that when that tip hits the ground, if the shaft isn't rotated just right, the pick will pivot, with assoicated loss of useable energy.

Also curious.  Nice looking pick.