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This is the 3rd year we're doing this, and the tokens this year are huge, thick collectible ones worth $25 for the silver and $100 for the gold. Details here: https://www.whiteselectronics.com/whites-easter-egg-hunt-2018/?lang=us

Today all the land had receive some equinox except France. Anyone have an idea ? why zéro units have France and we dont know a date when when we Will receive the first equinox

Discover Magazine Some of you might remember a publication called "Discover" that White's Electronics used to publish. It featured customer finds, treasure stories, and all-around good info on metal detecting. Back in the 90's we stopped making it, much to the disappointment of some of our long-time customers. Well... we realized missed it too! So we're proud to announce the re-introduction of Discover magazine. As a part of our mailing list you have exclusive access to a free digital copy, which you can read online, print out, and share as you see fit. Get your free copy here. We'll try and send one out every 2 months. Thanks for supporting an American brand, and know that we will always have your back as a valued customer. This publication is just one small thing we can do to show our appreciation! Discover Magazine March/April 2018 Discover Magazine January/February 2018 Discover Magazine November/December 2017 Discover Magazine September/October 2017 Discover Magazine July/August 2017 Discover Magazine May/June 2017 Discover Magazine March/April 2017 Discover Magazine January/February 2017 Sincerely, White's Electronics

I just got that on a email from them. They still don’t show the 6” coil I’ve been waiting for. If you in need of a coil or digger at half price you can’t beat that with a stick. Oh I forgot free shipping. Chuck PS Read the fine print before jumping on the band wagon. You may have to buy a detector first.

I don’t give a hoot about Cabela or Kellyco but I do care about Minelab dealers that’s cares about you and me. I’m wondering if dealers like Gerry,Bill ,Rob and Chris are getting any shipment of Equinox’s? Chuck

Claims to have 6 Equinox 600's in stock i cannot verify so I would get confirmation of stock status before paying free shipping Notice 3 hours ago no replies yet http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/topic/5636-equinox-600-for-sale-with-free-shipping/ and https://shop.akmining.com/Minelab-Equinox-600-detail.htm?productId=-6913106&shopby=-12990&catalogid=-3636 i am tempted but have my 800 preorder #7 at my dealer.

The long answer first. Disclaimer-I have no personal knowledge whatsoever about the business dealings of MineLab. The following is just educated guesses, personal observations, and UT Economics 101. If any of this is far off the mark, or pure insanity on my part, then I'm sure Steve will delete it. I'm just putting it out there to hopefully help others deal with our present situation in an objective way. As most of you know I've been little peeved at Minelab for the past few days over the whole Cabela's thing. And then it hit me last night that it's nothing personal with them, it's all about money, supply and demand, and corporate profit. It seems they are bypassing their dealers and selling most of their Equinoxes through Cabela's, and perhaps even some other big box retailers that I don't know about. It appears to me that at some point in the roll-out, someone at MineLab realized that they could have sold the Equinox unit, especially the 800, for far more than the $899 price tag they originally put on it. And maybe, just maybe, with all the hype surrounding the release, they didn't actually need MineLab dealers to sell the Equinox, the marketing department had done its job almost too well. But they had already put the price sticker on the thing, so what to do? Enter Cabela's. Now I have no idea what kind of profit a MineLab dealer would make per unit for an Equinox, but I have a sneaking suspicion it would have to be far more than what a Cabela's would make on one. Your friendly neighborhood MineLab dealer simply can't compete with a large retailer on volume, but they can sacrifice some of their profit margin to offer special "deals" to their customers. Cabela's is merely providing a selling platform right now, they are not actually incurring the expense of keeping and supplying them in their stores. Maybe a $200-$300 dealer mark-up vs a $100 Cabela's up-charge? Again, I have no idea. I don't imagine that the people at MineLab are losing much sleep over the fact that many die-hard Minelab fans pre-paid for their units months ago either. An extra $200,000 to $300,000 in profit would buy a lot of sleeping pills and they're not the ones having to deal with irate pre-paying customers anyway. The fact that Cabela's sold out of the 800's within hours on Tuesday is bad news for most of us. Unfortunately, I look for Minelab to keep directing most of their production volume to the big box retailer, where they keep a lager share of the profit, at least until the US demand for the full-priced Equinox is exhausted. I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority of us who are waiting to get our units from a dealer are going to be waiting quite a while. Not to mention the poor folks in places like BF Egypt who don't even have the Cabela's option (yet). The fact that Cabela's is being forced to charge a hefty sales tax in most US states might help, as well as their refusal to honor the veteran's discount. Now for the short answer. When you can log on to your computer, go to Cabela's dot com, and see Equinox 800 units for sale any day of the week, then you can probably look for your Equinox from your dealer to show up on your doorstep. Again, just my humble opinion which is worth exactly the paper it is written on.

If I call up Rob a Minelab dealer the first words out his mouth is hey Chuck . Now don’t get me wrong not every deal knows me by name but not one has ever made me feel like a number. Gerry is the dealer I like horse trading with. I’ve called him up to say I want to trade my detector for another. I tell him what I got and how much I want for it. Oh I tell him when he gets it and he thinks different just let me know. I trust Gerry knowing he will be fair. I’ve made deals like this over the phone between us before and never thinking I got the short end of the stick. Another dealer I’m not a number! Someone said Cabela is top dealer for Minelab. Well Chris Of Az.Outback has been one of the top dealers of Minelab I know in the past. He’s just another great guy to deal with. I’ve bought more than one detector or coil from him.It’s been a while that we have spoken but if I called him today he’d talk like we talk everyday . For what it’s worth Rob and Chris are cousins. I don’t know how both became Minelab dealers but they are, Bill I have yet to buy anything from him . He too is a dealer for Minelab and you can see he’s a great guy by reading what the people think of him on his forum. He too is willing to help anyone that comes on him forum. Here again you’re not a number because he calls you by name. I’m posting this because the guys that I posted about above will be here for you when others will say “ What do you want this time “. They will say how you’re doing with that Equinox I sold you and is all going well with it Chuck . Chuck

Folks, I have read some of the posts on here and am disappointed about what some of you think you know or what some of you might have been told by a dealer. No I’m not even going to other forums, as I heard they want to hang each other blaming the manufacture Minelab, their dealers and or non Minelab users causing their usual ruckus. I will not call out anyone in particular except Minelab, as I feel they did leave us in the dark recently with lack of communication. Here is what I want you to try and understand please. This new and exciting detector technology was introduced in the UK at one of the larger detecting events in the world. I personally had customers there who were pretty excited about it and why would you not be? After all, Minelab of old and their high dollar prices, for the most part…I think is behind us now. 1st Go-Finds (which I personally don't care for), is an introductory detector to get in a new kids hands for under $199 (and it sells well, better than I had imagined). Until the last few years the cheapest thing Minelab had was minimum of $500. Then the Gold Monster 1000 package with 2 coils and accessories priced at $799. It has really hit the US market hard and I can barely sell any of my other VLF gold detector brands. The GM-1000 is the hottest selling VLF gold machine out there and actually fun to use too. They already had the high end Gold Detector market share. So what is left to go and gobble up and try to put their product brand in to your hands. The Equinox with 2 different models and price points of course. Minelab decided to go with a detector the majority of you can afford and most importantly, you want one. Their advertising & intro outside of the US was genius. The price point along with this detectors technology is stunning. The majority of detectorists WORLDWIDE are intrigued and wanting it. Yes we were told to expect a small batch around Christmas…but that was before the upgrades. With the new upgrades, even more people decided to jump on board and I applaud you. The new year is here and most major detector manufactures have not introduced much that was totally new and exciting in the last 3 months. Tax returns are coming, the Spring is around the corner and until this week most of your retirement accounts were fat and happy. The market was riding the wave and the Equinox Pre-Sales is as well.. In fact, the last 30 days of sales of this product have been more than the previous 3 months (for me anyway). Minelab History. I have been a Multi Line Dealer of detectors for 20+ years. Minelab (which I feel makes some of the most innovative detector technologies) allows me (a detectorist of 45 years) the edge in my style of detecting most of the time. I’ve witnessed this company grow from a single weed to a bush in a matter of 3 years in the US in the early 90’s. I have seen their gold detector sales spread across the US from a bush to a garden in the early 2000’s. Then Minelab started making well know detectors we enjoyed for Coin/Relic/Jewelry hunting using BBS, FBS and VFLEX technologies, all the time while growing and the garden getting bigger. My sales of a variety of Minelab detectors just kept getting bigger and before I knew it the garden in the back yard became a City Park of many acres. Minelab has methodically kept on growing, getting bigger with each new model and improvement. The 2nd Gold Rush in Africa (about 8 years ago) was a Grand Slam for Minelab and they re-invested some of their profits by hiring more young and bright minded Engineers and yes even physicists. Now we are at present with this new Multi IQ technology and the Equinox. The biggest change I see? Minelab is now so much greater worldwide and the detector is in demand more than even the best of us could have imagined. Folks, the walk in the park along the river is no more, it has grown into a full blown Timber Forest. The Equinox with its new Multi IQ technology, the perfect timing release at a major detector event, the updated info and even the delay to get more features and performance into the detector… has the demand across the different lands and languages of this planet is totally awe inspiring to us old timers that have been around for a long time. To date - 1st shipment arrived and has been allocated. Boy was I pissed off at 1st as well as most all other dealers. Then I realized what they just went through and also realized the same thing happened with the other machines in times past and most recently the Pro Find 35 Pointer. Minelab felt it best to get at least a few machines sent out and that is exactly what came into the US? Lucky for us as some countries were allocated even less. My guess only… I expect another shipment (in the next 2 to 3 weeks) and it too will probably be small and then a 3rd shipment 2 to 3 weeks later and so forth. I feel things will open up some around the mid/late March and most customers will be happily using their new detector. All the chatter (good and bad) is literally creating a wave and it just keeps getting bigger and more curious people are watching, wondering and wanting…to get in on the game. Now I love new customers and have spent most of my adult life promoting this hobby and the many adventures it provides. But some people seems to think Minelab is taking advantage? What I ask of everyone who reads this. Please be respectful of your dealer who is trying to get the product, but we can only hand you what we get. Some dealers have not been as up front with their customers and a wise customer will shop with someone different next time. Please understand Minelab USA and their distributors are doing all they can to get them and I know for a FACT they are moving them to the dealers. Thank Minelab Corporate, the ones who make up the new technologies we so desire. After all, they could have kept their promise (machines were done) and sent them across the lands. Then a month later we are all up in arms with new info and possible downloads. Heck people, they make a wise decision and are offering us even more machine at the same price we already paid. Why be upset with that? So please don’t call and threaten your dealer for taking your money. Please don’t call and harass their distributors and or even Minelab USA. After all, if you don’t want the product let us know, we have plenty of people in line to take your spot. Now for Minelab USA or Corporate. I feel they did not do a good enough job of updating the consumers of their products. We are inquisitive people who want to know (hence the new EQ) and many of us have put money in your hands, some for a few months now. We (most of us anyway) are ok with the delay and updates. But after saying “end of Jan” and that not happening, it allowed the forums to run rampant with rumors…which causes more stories and then sometimes mistrust. A simple post to FB or on the main Minelab Site explaining the product was delayed an additional 2 weeks for any reason would have been enough for most. After all we all know BAD news is better than No news. I would kindly ask of those who want to chime in with opinions on why this or who that and Dealer A not doing something right. Please refrain. I’d like to see positive comments and feed backs only. Once the detectors are in your hands, then there will be discussions started to engage. Bottom line is this. Not a person on any forum is going to make the detectors show up any sooner. It is what it is and we just need to be a little more patient. Americans being patient? I don’t think so.. we are spoiled, self serving and sometimes non practical. Guess what. We still be waiting. Thanks for allowing me to help clear up some of the delays and ways of Minelab. I’ve had plenty of hair pulling events myself in my years with Minelab and it will all work out in the end, I promise. Oh and have you downloaded the newest version Equinox manual, I don’t understand why some come in White, Who wants a white one? https://my.chevrolet.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2018/Chevrolet/Equinox/2018-chevrolet-equinox-owners-manual.pdf

I paid for a Equinox 800 Sept 20th, and nothing yet

Woke up this morning check Cabelas they're in stock I ordered mine

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This is the first direct e-mail from Minelab that I received this morning. I suspect everyone should be getting them if they have a Minelab account. This may settle some of our anxiety. C&P: EQUINOX detectors are shipping worldwide! Pre-orders to date in all regions are projected to be fulfilled in the end of March time frame. We at Minelab stand behind both the ingenuity as well as the quality of our products. For clarity, The EQUINOX control box and coils are covered under warranty for a period of 3 years (36 months) from the date of purchase. The Lithium-ion battery contained in the handle is replaceable and is also covered under warranty for a period of 1 year (12 months)from the date of purchase. Minelab recommends using an Authorized Service Centre (ASC) for battery replacement to avoid potentially damaging the waterproof seal during replacement, which could void the 3-year detector warranty. Our ASCs are fully equipped to cost effectively manage your repair needs with the utmost in professionalism and attention to detail. You should expect nothing less from the Minelab brand promise. Remember, PERFORMANCE IS EVERYTHING! Happy Detecting!!

METAL DETECTORS ACCESSORIES DEALS Get 30 Days* Same As Cash!Learn How » Minelab Equinox Metal Detectors are Shipping! Minelab recently started sending shipments of the Minelab Equinox Metal Detectors to us. We are working as quickly as possible to get your detector to you. Pre-orders will be fulfilled in the order that they were received. Be on the lookout for shipping information delivered to your inbox. If you would like to get a head start on learning how to use your new detector, we have the manual for your Equinox ready to be read on our website! READ THE MINELAB

Yesterday evening I emailed my Kellyco Sales rep, who has been keeping me up to date on my equinox order. Well earlier I received this response from him and thought I'd pass it along to those of you who ordered their Equinox from Kellyco. I hope this info will be helpful to some of you... ""D" _________________________________________________________________________________ Hi Darryl, Yes, lots of folks excited about the 800's, we have received 2 shipments so far but small quantities and we are still shipping out September orders. Minelab have stated that they hope to fulfill all pre-orders by the end of March, so hopefully we will be receiving larger quantities in the next coming weeks. Cheerz Ray

If you're looking for a 600 here they are! He has four but they'll go fast Just search Minelab Equinox and they'll pop up SOLD OUT

Does anybody here readily know how to check exactly how much longer your warranty is good for right off hand? I registered my minelab and didn’t get a confirmation so was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction.

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the extremely difficult position that dealers have been put in with the announcement and subsequent staged and allocated release of the Equinox. Having been a dealer and manufacturer's rep in a past life (though not in the metal detector field), I very much understand the unenviable position Minelab dealers have been in. Who would have thought in September, dealers included, that when the Equinox was announced there needed to be a strategy on WHICH preorder list get on. Maybe it was my naiveté that helped me assume that any preorder list would ensure I received my E800 when it was released, along with everyone else on the various lists across the country. The reality is, I should have researched and called around and found a small dealer with the Minelab rep status, with the shortest preorder list possible.... as it turned out, I jumped on the preorder list with my "go to" dealer (and many other's "go to" dealer) the day after the Equinox was announced, and I was #11. My dealer's first shipment was 2 units. Through therapy and self medication, I am learning to live with that decision ;) Here is where I offer my shout out. My dealer, and I am sure all dealers, have been fielding questions for the past 5 months about what they know, when the units would be released, and why haven't the customers received theirs yet. I am certain that dealers are dealing with hundreds, and potentially thousands of emails and phone calls. I can't speak for all the dealers... but giving the difficult position of middle man between Minelabs allocated distribution waves, and hungry detectorists... my dealer has been nothing but professional and quick to answer any reasonable question I posed. Being in customer service, especially when there are delays in delivering the product, is one of the toughest and most underappreciated jobs in the world. So..... Dealers... I appreciate you. :) Tim (Future Equinox E800 owner - date TBD)

Look in the lower left corner of every page on the Minelab website and you will see a new tagline - Performance Is Everything. More interesting, I was Googling that looking for an image like above, and found this video on Vimeo which appears to be an unpublished marketing video (or one I missed somehow?). MineLab: Performance Is Everything from Big Media on Vimeo.

Rumors have been circulating for years that First Texas was to release new flagships, but year after year, nothing has surfaced and many began to lose faith that these new machines would come to market. Machines were only continually rebranded, slightly altered, often highly discounted, and employees were let go. Rumors began running in the forums that First Texas might be on its way out. This was far from the truth however. What was really happening behind the scenes is this company was busy hiring new talent and moving into a new state of the art facility with every intention of competing at the highest level. And now it looks like we may soon start to see it bear fruit. These interesting exchanges occurred on Facebook Sounds like we've got a lot to look forward to from the crew at First Texas, and I'm rooting for them to give Minelab a run for their money. If anyone is poised to do so, it's First Texas.

Well I just called Kellyco to check on my order. I was curious how many they were allotted. Customer service told me that there is now an unexpected delay. Instead of receiving some this week they are now just hoping to hear something this week. He has no idea why they are being delayed but if he had to read between the lines he would guess a last minute bug was found. PURELY HIS GUESS.. Hopefully its something small. They just found this out and are trying to decide if, how and what to tell their customers. They don't seem to know much at present. Just passing it along

I read this article in Harvard Business Review. It was published in 1999 and applies very much today. The article is by Donald Sull. No it is not about metal detecting. However, it pertains to the companies we love. Hopefully some of them will take time and read the entire article and learn from it. Some of you may find it interesting. By Donald Sull “One of the most common business phenomena is also one of the most perplexing: when successful companies face big changes in their environment, they often fail to respond effectively. Unable to defend themselves against competitors armed with new products, technologies, or strategies, they watch their sales and profits erode, their best people leave, and their stock valuations tumble. Some ultimately manage to recover—usually after painful rounds of downsizing and restructuring—but many don’t.” You can read more on the Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/1999/07/why-good-companies-go-bad

Steve Novakovich Joins Garrett Metal Detectors as CEO Garland, Texas (January 19, 2018) — Garrett Metal Detectors, a worldwide leading manufacturer of security, sport, and countermine metal detection products, has announced that Steve Novakovich has joined the company as their new Chief Executive Officer. “We felt that it was the right time to add to Garrett’s management team,” said Eleanor Garrett, the current President of Garrett Metal Detectors. In 1964, Mrs. Garrett co-founded the company from her Garland, Texas home with her late husband, Charles Garrett, who was considered to be one of the pioneers of hobby metal detecting. “Steve Novakovich brings more than 30 years of experience to us from all facets of the business world,” Mrs. Garrett added. “Adding Steve to our existing core management team, I feel secure that the company Charles and I founded 54 years ago will remain strong for its next 54 years.” Novakovich comes to Garrett from his former role as President and CEO of Graco Supply Company, an aerospace chemical distributor. He has also worked in the oil and gas industry as an engineer, and in various management roles with companies that include Exxon Company USA, Texas Instruments, and Texas Air Composites. Novakovich has two Masters degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. “Steve Novakovich brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Garrett team in sales, distribution, accounting, manufacturing, and engineering departments,” said Vaughan Garrett, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Bob Podhrasky, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Garrett, added, “We look forward to working with Steve to continue the level of customer service and product performance that has made this company so successful.” Garrett Electronics Inc. (dba Garrett Metal Detectors) is a worldwide leader in the metal detection industry. Its comprehensive line of products addresses the needs of the Security, Military and Consumer markets. Garrett maintains its product design, manufacturing, marketing, and service groups at its Garland, Texas facility. Worldwide sales are supported through a comprehensive network of warehouses and distributors. Most recently, Garrett metal detectors are being deployed to help protect numerous professional, collegiate, and international sporting venues, and have been selected for use in major international sporting venues that include the Olympic Games, the Pan Am Games, and FIFA World Cup soccer. Garrett Metal Detectors, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Garland, Texas, has proudly manufactured its complete line of metal detection products for more than five decades in the United States. For a complete listing of Garrett Metal Detectors’ products and services, visit www.garrett.com. Contact: Steve Moore 972.494.6155 x 762 steve.moore@garrett.com

I realize no one here knows the answer to this question, yet its something to think about. I follow the financial markets and today, the dollar just broke support at 90 on the charts, and is headed down. Experts are saying the dollar could lose another 10-20% in value, this year, against other currencies. That will cause the price of most imported goods to rise, including metal detectors from other countries. It will also push up the price of silver and gold. Now is a good time to buy/ find the precious metals, not a good time to sell. Anyway, I just thought I would toss this thought out there , something to think about, and plan for. HH.