DSMITH Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Well the new V80s are in the dealers in Canada now to figure out how to get one shipped to me in the U.S from Canada, most likely will not happen as I have been told by a couple of dealers in Canada that they were told by Quest to not ship any to anyone that has a delivery address in the U.S 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I can see people digging a tunnel and smuggling these across the border. No sign of them yet at our Quest dealer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Money will make it a way to happen over time. Just look how many people will be coming back from Alaska down through Canada to the lower 48 this fall. Chuck PS Who knows may be working in the upper part of Canada with pockets full of Canadian money . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 If you were to read the first couple of pages of this you'll see why Quest don't want to sell into America. Microsoft Word - 5FG5447.DOC (rpxcorp.com) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff McClendon Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Where are the lawsuits against Garrett and XP for infringement of the '839 patent owned by Minelab? Both of those companies have SMF detectors that are sold in the USA and American Detector distributes those detectors and their parts. Minelab/Codan has made millions of dollars on the sale of their Equinox 600/800 detectors and rightfully so since they are outstanding metal detectors. However, the Legend with version 1.09 or 1.11 software is simply better than the Equinox 600/800 from my experience with all three at least where I hunt and how I use them and for the simple reason that the Legend has proven to actually be waterproof down to 16 feet. Reading that lawsuit makes me want to sell all of my Minelab gear. I go to Canada a lot. I will get a Quest V80 eventually just to symbolically raise a middle finger at Minelab. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Quest is a small entity and defending in a Lawsuit is probably prohibitively expensive for them. Garrett & XP enjoy a different position. Ever notice who a bully picks on? What about a reshipping company's service? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Hey Jeff How much is carrying charge for bringing another one back?haha Before you know it it will be more of Quest 80 detectors in the US and yet not one purchased here. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff McClendon Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I have relatives in Edmonton I visit yearly. I would be happy to have them sent to their address so I can bring them back across the border. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Where theirs a will you can always find a way. Chuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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