Yukon Jack Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi folks, In the way of back ground I've been prospecting since 2010. Sluiced for years till I got a highbanker, which is what I do now. I work claims on the N. F. Yuba River. I've worked the Bear River, American Rivers, mostly, now mainly the Yuba. I've had the CTX3030 for a year but it won't find gold where I go, just nails: it's nails or nothing you hear out there. (I have a great collection of square nails!) BTW, I didn't buy it to find gold, was just hopin' it might work, but mainly it was to find coins when I'm not in Gold Country. A day with a highbanker is guaranteed gold but the new tech of the GPZ piques my interest so I'm going to lay my money down. It will be my first gold detector. Well, I've lurked a bit and now have a (stupid?) question: Should I buy a detector from a dealer or from the manufacturer? I'm looking to buy a couple of detectors: the GPZ and GMT (one for myself, the other a gift). Is there any difference in price, or how fast they handle your order? I presently own a CTX3030 which I bought from Kellyco, after purchase I saw dealers offering free shipping etc. Nice to meet ya, Yukon Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You have many dealer options to choose from. A few are listed at http://www.detectorprospector.com/gold-prospecting-links/link-trades-page.htmEdit - some manufacturers do sell direct at full retail MSRP pus shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Jack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks, Steve. I told you it was a stupid question. Minelab site, White's site both have shopping carts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Been told by people that you can go to the White's Factory in Sweet Home, OR., and buy a detector there. You will pay retail, no discounts. Told that they did not want to compete with their dealers, that's a good thing! Good luck with your purchase. Keith Blue Bucket Metal Detectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Jack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks, Keith. Yeah, I'm still a little fuzzy on this as I bought my highbanker direct from Keene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oops, you caught me out being wrong! White and Minelab do indeed both have online "full pop" shopping carts. I actually knew about but also forgot about that. I can't think of any good reason to buy direct from them but it is an option I suppose. I edited my original response. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Jack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 No prob, Steve, at least I'm not going crazy. I really don't see any difference in dealers as the GMT is $729.00 everywhere (which is probably the MAP). I can't find any package deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Buy from ME. I got 2 in the classifieds. Lol. I was thinking of selling my other detector too. Never had no success with it. It is a Binford CFS 5150. ( Can't Find Shite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You have to call around. Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) governs what you see on the Internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Jack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Never heerd a no beanford, Sourdough, ya stumped me there. Are the White's new or used? Plus I want accessories like an extra coil. And warranties are important too. Thanks, Steve. I got a couple of leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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