Anyone ever bought a factory refurbished detector?

[Ohio Coinhunter]

I picked up a factory refurbished GTI 1500 for $450 a few weeks back (actually $474 but with my rebate for using my card netted $450). I called Garrett today to double check and make sure I had the updated mineral chip. Tha gal I spoke with took my serial # and informed me that it did and that it was a 2010 mfg. model. I asked her how they end up "refurbished" and she told me that mostly people didn't know how to use them properly and returned them or traded them back in for a different detector. The detectors get tested out and whatever it needs, if anything, gets added. I have a two year warranty as well.

Well I think that this is an outstanding way to pick up a top notch detector when funds are an issue. With the money I saved going this route I can pick up a pinpointer or an extra coil and have a great setup for this years detecting plus have piece of mind knowing if anything goes wrong, I'm covered.

I just wondered if anyone else has bought this way or maybe wasn't aware some dealers have them and would benefit as well if their funds were limited too.

I can't wait till the weather breaks and try this rig out!

 

[MNCoinhunter]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Maybe I should wait until they have some refurb'd AT Pro's...

 

[bruce1036]

Where do they sell referb at those prices ??

Happy Hunting
Bruce

Garrett Ace 250
Stock coil
Sniper coil
Excelerator 10 x 14 DD

Minelab Xterra 305
Stock coil

 

[surfman]

Man, that does sound like a great deal. Good for you. I think Kellyco sells refubished detectors. Grab a Pro-Pointer with the extra cash you have. You cant go wrong, makes finding the target so much easier and faster. Good luck with your new GTI.

 

[John-Edmonton]

You got a great deal!

 

[Uncle Willy]

You can buy many products that are refirbished and they usually carry the full guarantee so what's to lose, Most of the stuff is brand new but because it has been sold once they can't re-sell it as brand new. You got a good deal.

Bill

 

[idahomerv60]

Hi I bought a used gti 1500 a few years ago and sent it into garrett and had the refurbish done.put in new chip,put on the new imaging coil,and I've never looked back it was a great deal too,I only paid $450 also.. You can't beat the imaging feature.....you'll love this machine after some practice!!!!

 

[oldranger]

Great deal ...youl love the GTI

THINK SPRING

Ron

Rangers Lead The Way

 

[Uncle Willy]

What is "Spring?" HA.

Bill