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5 minutes ago, TroyLPN said:

I would if they actually had any in stock or even an ETA.  MiineLab is really dropping the ball here as far as supporting their dealers.  It seems like Cabela's is getting the bulk of the first shipment.

I'm seeing the M-core distribution spigot pick up across the board, so Cabelas won't be the only game in town for long.  But yeah, if you gotta have it right now, Cabelas...

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Just now, Chase Goldman said:

I'm seeing the M-core distribution spigot pick up across the board, so Cabelas won't be the only game in town for long.  But yeah, if you gotta have it now, Cabelas...

Chase, it's more a matter of gotta have something to detect with. I go 2-3 times a week minimum and it's my work-out routine. I'm afraid my poor Equinox (my only practical beach machine) is on it's last legs. Both coils are sort-of zip-tied on those "ear support" things and wobbly. I can't get it wet because it's out of warranty. The headphones refuse to pair up without multiple tries most of the time. The battery is probably about to die as it won't last more than 5 hours or so on a full charge. The shaft lock things are loose. It's had a rough 4 years, but has paid for itself many times over, so I really can't complain too much.  Yes, I could spend the money to upgrade it, but I'd rather save that cash for a new something with a warranty. Honestly, it will be retired and probably sit in the garage as a back-up when I get a Manti. 

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44 minutes ago, TroyLPN said:

Chase, it's more a matter of gotta have something to detect with. I go 2-3 times a week minimum and it's my work-out routine. I'm afraid my poor Equinox (my only practical beach machine) is on it's last legs. Both coils are sort-of zip-tied on those "ear support" things and wobbly. I can't get it wet because it's out of warranty. The headphones refuse to pair up without multiple tries most of the time. The battery is probably about to die as it won't last more than 5 hours or so on a full charge. The shaft lock things are loose. It's had a rough 4 years, but has paid for itself many times over, so I really can't complain too much.  Yes, I could spend the money to upgrade it, but I'd rather save that cash for a new something with a warranty. Honestly, it will be retired and probably sit in the garage as a back-up when I get a Manti. 

I just got the new 900, great upgrades to the 800 to make it beachworthy (same physical improvements as Manticore).  They appear to be more readily available from dealers (and Cabelas) than M-core and frankly, for dedicated beach hunting, I am not seeing anything that warrants the $500 to $600 premium of the M-core over Nox.  Something to consider.

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Ok, here's an interesting story.  I ordered and received a Nox 900 last week and have been putting it through its paces. It is a great machine, no major learning curve if you are familiar with the 6-800's. And I have all the coils I need, perfect. So, I'm coming back and thinking about the wait and lack of response Minelab has put me and many others through on the Manticore release debacle. I decided to hell with it, I am cancelling my Manticore order this afternoon.  I called Serious Detecting, actually I just got off the phone with them. I proceeded to start the cancelling of my order. BTW, the folks there are very nice. Anyway, I give her my order number and it takes a while to look it up because ... It was ordered ( and PAID for) last August. Here's the interesting part. I was assured the shipment was "in transit" even though I was sitting here looking at my inbox that didn't show any emails confirming it. And Lo and behold while I was on the phone cancelling the order the order fulfillment and UPS tracking details magically appeared in my email.  My shipment shows the beginning of its journey started with UPS January 6th. and here it is the 9th.  Interesting, eh? 

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Enough of the drama.  Did you cancel or not??  ?

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14 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

Enough of the drama.  Did you cancel or not??  ?

I couldn't! They said it was already shipped and in transit. But the funny thing is the confirmation email just "happened" to hit my inbox while I was on the phone cancelling.?

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Yea sounds like someone dropped the ball. Now you have two new machines to figure out lol...I’d be interested in which you end up using more after some time learning them.

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