Infinium is junk Got my Infinium and was looking forward to the great depth of this machine , but instead it did not worrk got worse and worse, sounded like a fuzzy buzzying sound sctratchy and lost depth could not hit a dime at 7" looked at the connector it was speared in the wrong spot and the prongs were bent so the other owner dumped it why would garret engineer somthing like that I dont have the money to repare it its up for sale at a big loss to me now that puts an end to my water hunting , i still have my sunspot scoop i think i will just go to the beach with the scoop and start digging sho knows maybe i will find somthing without the garrett junkerhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1546857#msg-1546857Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:39:27 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1713717#msg-1713717 Re: The Infinium is FAR from junk my friend !!!http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1713717#msg-1713717
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I had one a few years ago and sold it because I thought I found a better water machine (different brand). BIG MISTAKE !!!
I missed it so much that i'm buying another one. Can't wait for it to get to me.

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Ah a Finnyman Returns - Lake Hunter has some Wits . . . . . . :detecting:]]> Ken~Digs Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomFri, 01 Jun 2012 22:50:24 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1713075#msg-1713075 The Infinium is FAR from junk my friend !!!http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1713075#msg-1713075I missed it so much that i'm buying another one. Can't wait for it to get to me.]]> Lake Hunter Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomThu, 31 May 2012 23:18:28 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1712646#msg-1712646 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1712646#msg-1712646The Infinium has a good reputation.]]> Salida Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomThu, 31 May 2012 12:22:03 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1703787#msg-1703787 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1703787#msg-1703787Ditto Jim & 10~4 , life is good]]> Ken~Digs Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomSat, 19 May 2012 01:47:14 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1703104#msg-1703104 Re: Gunner is one in a millon, wish we had more people like him.http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1703104#msg-1703104first person to give you the "shirt off his back" Could Gunnar of done something(s) differently? Absolutely. However his statement was out of anger and along with his emotions.... got the best of him... and he sold it....How many times have anger or our emotions got the best of us? Myself, I can't count that high lol Don't judge too quickly... Garrett has great products and speaking with Gunnar, he knows this to be very true. In the end, it all worked out very well for him and is very happy with the final results. Old California is right on - with his statement especially the part in bold. I wish everyone the best in the field and hope you find what you have been looking for. - Jim


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Gunner new what he was doing when he sold the Infinium for $225.00, both Gunner and buyer made an agreement.

The buyer sent in the defective Infinium to Garrett, the buyer paid for the repair and spent a little extra for other things so the Pi could be used in the water.

Then, the buyer sent Gunner an extra amount equal to what the Infinium would have sold had it not been defective. Plus, the buyer added extra so Gunner actually came out ahead. Both Gunner and buyer well honest with each other and both were happy with the final outcome of the transaction.

Wish we had more people like Gunner, the world would be a better place.
Paul (Ca)
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Fishers Ghost
Well that was a good outcome.
You are right, Fair play and friendship is a rarity these days.

Certainly Correct on the matter (above) but when a bloke has a good Infinium like we do , it's very Unfortunate that the service dept. wasn't tried out 1 time first - at least. I intuitively knew when prospecting with Infinium that i highly doubt there would be a reason to ever not have one in the quiver. I'm certain it will find plenty of good gold in the future as time goes on if able to prospect & spend time afield . I will aquire Any infinium i ever run accross (even not working) for only 3 or 400 $. even if for the box alone ~ Ken]]> Ken~Digs Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomFri, 18 May 2012 02:29:03 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1702843#msg-1702843 Re: Gunner is one in a millon, wish we had more people like him.http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1702843#msg-1702843You are right, Fair play and friendship is a rarity these days.]]> Fishers Ghost Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomThu, 17 May 2012 18:35:31 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1702723#msg-1702723 Gunner is one in a millon, wish we had more people like him.http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1702723#msg-1702723
The buyer sent in the defective Infinium to Garrett, the buyer paid for the repair and spent a little extra for other things so the Pi could be used in the water.

Then, the buyer sent Gunner an extra amount equal to what the Infinium would have sold had it not been defective. Plus, the buyer added extra so Gunner actually came out ahead. Both Gunner and buyer well honest with each other and both were happy with the final outcome of the transaction.

Wish we had more people like Gunner, the world would be a better place.
Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomThu, 17 May 2012 15:44:43 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1679459#msg-1679459 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1679459#msg-1679459
$220? You can fix a broken machine but sadly you can't fix stupid.]]> ToddD Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomFri, 13 Apr 2012 22:48:14 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1558915#msg-1558915 First ignorant owner/user sold it to the second, perhaps 3Th owner see the value and have this Infinium LS :garrett: serviced. :cheers:N/Thttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1558915#msg-1558915(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> ivanll Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomMon, 03 Oct 2011 17:57:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1558840#msg-1558840 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1558840#msg-1558840 whylee Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomMon, 03 Oct 2011 15:53:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1552661#msg-1552661 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1552661#msg-1552661 rockpup1 Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomFri, 23 Sep 2011 09:33:58 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1548288#msg-1548288 :thumbdown:N/Thttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1548288#msg-1548288(This message does not contain any text.)
]]> bearkat4160 Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomThu, 15 Sep 2011 19:28:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547565#msg-1547565 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547565#msg-1547565 Fishers Ghost Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 16:48:36 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547503#msg-1547503 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547503#msg-1547503 GunnarMN Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 15:01:58 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547372#msg-1547372 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547372#msg-1547372
I would call garrett-see what they can do.If it has never been touched all it might cost you is the shpping there.

Garrett is by far the best company I have delt with for repair work.Fast and amazing customer service-hands down.]]> rockpup1 Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 11:09:31 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547371#msg-1547371 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547371#msg-1547371You mention that the coil connector is screwed up. I remember one time wifey and me got back from the Philippines and when we got home I took my Sea Hunter MKll (same type of connectors as Infinium) out of the luggage and noticed that the headphone and coil connectors were both twisted up real bad. I mean twisted up really bad. I had them both connected to the control box and I assume that the danged U.S. Customs went to remove the headphones and search coil in order to inspect it and whoever was doing that just kept twisting and twisting while the connector was still plugged in. Anyways, the detector was innoperable in this condition, so I sent it to Garrett's for repair. I can't remember the exact charge. It was a few years ago. It wasn't a pricey fix. I think like $40 bucks or so. I can't imagine it being much more now. This was for the connections on the headphones and search coil plus the connections on the control box.
Anyways, man you might as well hang on to the machine and get it fixed.
F.Y.I. Garrett's will give you 40% off the price of a new machine of your choice when you turn in a used or defective machine. Same goes for search coils and such.
My Infinium is an '04 model and I've never had any problems with it. Never sent it in to Garrett or anything and it works awesome.
Best of luck to ya' whatever course of action ya' take.
Happy Hunting!:smile:]]> metalhead Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 11:08:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547258#msg-1547258 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547258#msg-1547258 GunnarMN Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomWed, 14 Sep 2011 07:18:06 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547108#msg-1547108 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547108#msg-1547108
Should you decide to contact Garrett's you will find them a kind and understanding bunch of folks!!

They have been a great help to me over the years, often at no charge!!

Be adviced, the Infinium, new right out of the box, requires some getting used to and is not for a casual hunter who isn't willing to take the time to learn how the machine works.

It is an amazing detector designed for hunting gold in the gold fields and happily it also can be used in the water, but you must spend time to learn what the machine is telling you.

Mine chatters a lot, but it also finds me gold once in a while!

It is not a "turn on and hunt" machine, but a very sofisticated machine that you must spend time learning to understand to get the most out of it.

Information on this forum will help you learn most of what you need to know, if you devote the time to it.

The rest comes with experience using the Infinium!

GL&HH Friend,

CJ

PS You need to understand too Friend, that when you are having a problem with a delicate machine such as the Garrett's Infinium detector, it doesn't mean that they are all junk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mine has found more gold rings in the water than many hunters find in a lifetime!!!

It has paid for itself several times over and I would never part with it!!]]> Cupajo Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomTue, 13 Sep 2011 21:29:47 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547065#msg-1547065 Re: Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547065#msg-1547065
Give garrett a call, the Reps might not be as costly as you imagine.

Fishers Ghost]]> Fishers Ghost Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomTue, 13 Sep 2011 20:06:07 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547003#msg-1547003 With all due respect....http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1547003#msg-1547003 Gord (Tecumseh) Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomTue, 13 Sep 2011 18:50:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1546857#msg-1546857 Infinium is junkhttp://www.findmall.com/read.php?62,1546857,1546857#msg-1546857 GunnarMN Garrett Infinium Forum ClassroomTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:17:22 -0500