The Absolute Last Thread About Availability Issues & Which Dealer Has What

[IdahoAl]

My wait is over.  Thanks for going the extra mile Gerry  Like you always do!

[Chase Goldman]

Don't forget the post release firmware update and leaking faceplate "psuedo" recall issues with the "venerable" MX Sport in '16.  Whites was pretty much given a pass, especially by Whites fans.

Minelab is no better or worse than any one else when it comes to executing this rollout (i.e., units delivered into the hands of users per unit time).  Ironically, they are a victim of their own success.  By taking the worldwide detecting community by storm with a highly capable AND affordable detector they are cast as the villain and a failure when they cannot meet unprecedented demand.  It is just a ludicrous situation compounded by Minelab's semi-tone-deaf marketing bravado (no one wants to be told they are currently swinging an obsolete detector) and less than stellar PR skills.  A recipe for torches and pitchforks, no doubt. Lol.

[chicoquadcore]

5 hours ago, GB_Amateur said:

How'd you get the discount?

I complained initially about them saying it would be shipped within a few days and they offered me a $50 gift card. Then she accidently refunded my card completely and had to recharge it so she offered me the $80 off instead for the inconvenience. 

[Jeff in Pa]

On 2/28/2018 at 4:12 PM, The_Stalker said:

I started shopping for an Equinox 800 on February 14th and was able to have one in my hands by February 27th and here is how.  

By lurking on this and other forums I quickly realized that if I put an order in with those big internet metal detector companies, I would have to wait until April at the earliest to get one.  My second thought was to wait for that big hunting and fishing store to receive a large stock and order from them.  My only concern was that this could become a trap, where they are just creating a pre-paid wait list just like the other internet sales companies.  I quickly realized that this was going to be like trying to buy Springsteen or The Who concert tickets.  

My approach was to go on the Minelab website and start calling the dealers that were close to me.  Since I am in Western Pennsylvania I called the dealer in Erie PA.  Brian was very nice and answered all my questions about the Equinox 800.  My final question to Brian was, "What is your wait list looking like?"  Brian's answer was, "If you send me a $100 deposit you will be number one and receive the next Equinox 800 I receive."

It was really just that simple.  Run a dealer search on Minelab.com, Pick up the phone and ask about their wait list.  I know as of yesterday, Brian in Erie was back to a wait list of Zero.

I hope this helps someone get their hands on a wonderful product and helps your local dealer earn your business.

 

Bill

I just called Brian. Same deal and I am now number 3 on his list.

 

  Thank you Brian AND Stalker!

[TripleT]

Just tried ordering a 600 from Cabelas.com. since they have new inventory.  They will not ship to Canada, and Cabela's .ca does not carry Minelab.  

[coherent]

Just another note for those who order from Kellyco. Yes they will give you the military discount, but I told them when I ordered it wasn't fair that all their other sales on "in stock" detectors usually include some sort of extras, and here I was paying up front for a detector I won't see for months... so they included a free minelab padded case. Forgot all about it until I received it yesterday and the case was there. Anyway, can't hurt to ask or beg a little if you haven't received it yet or are just now ordering.

[BlueDog]

3 hours ago, coherent said:

Just another note for those who order from Kellyco. Yes they will give you the military discount, but I told them when I ordered it wasn't fair that all their other sales on "in stock" detectors usually include some sort of extras, and here I was paying up front for a detector I won't see for months... so they included a free minelab padded case. Forgot all about it until I received it yesterday and the case was there. Anyway, can't hurt to ask or beg a little if you haven't received it yet or are just now ordering.

Hey Coherent, glad to hear you got your machine (and a cool padded case). When did you order from Kellyco???

[strick]

8 hours ago, coherent said:

 Anyway, can't hurt to ask or beg a little if you haven't received it yet or are just now ordering.

Order all my detectors through the same dealer...never have to ask or beg...he treats me right...just sayin

strick

[Morris]

18 hours ago, coherent said:

Just another note for those who order from Kellyco. Yes they will give you the military discount, but I told them when I ordered it wasn't fair that all their other sales on "in stock" detectors usually include some sort of extras, and here I was paying up front for a detector I won't see for months... so they included a free minelab padded case. Forgot all about it until I received it yesterday and the case was there. Anyway, can't hurt to ask or beg a little if you haven't received it yet or are just now ordering.

I have ordered a few times from KellyCo. I have 3 of their awkward pinpointers. When I order from them now I tell them to not send anything with the detector. I had a Pinpointer loosly placed inside of the box and durring shippment it went through the screen on the detector. Maybe they are a little more careful now adding items to the box the metal detector comes in. 
Yes....What date did you order your detector from Kellyco?