Guest Bunk Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 I have heard some of you folks sending your machines off to Minelab for a check up. Is this something that should be done every so offtin or just when you are having trouble or think you are having trouble? Thanks. Bunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi Bunk,There may be two things going on here.The most obvious ML event at the moment is that all 4500's belowa certain serial number are being recalled for the possibility of faulty somethingorothers (component boards, I think).If your point is not to that subject, I would be interested in hearing about peoplewho have good functioning detectors who nevertheless send them for a "checkup".Is it a good idea? All the best,Flak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted August 24, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hey Bunk, I don't think you need to send a metal detector to Minelab unless there is something wrong with it. However, if you feel you need to send it in for a "Tune Up" I would do it just so you feel better about it. I popped four nuggets today with my GPX-4500. I doubt I'm going to send it in unless it goes down or gets really wacky! My GPX-4500 is working great. Talk with you later,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bunk Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi Bunk,There may be two things going on here.The most obvious ML event at the moment is that all 4500's belowa certain serial number are being recalled for the possibility of faulty somethingorothers (component boards, I think).If your point is not to that subject, I would be interested in hearing about peoplewho have good functioning detectors who nevertheless send them for a "checkup".Is it a good idea? All the best,FlakFlak, Thats what I am talking about. I have a 4000 that is a year old and I don't think there are any problems with it but nugget season is right around the corner here in Az and it looks like I am going to be able to get out MUCH more than I did last year and I want to be prepared.Bunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Guys,Have you ever heard the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it?Minelab's service department is amazing, and they are more than fair about the prices they charge for the work they do. I have seen detectors that guys ran over with their truck, they fix them, and when they see the repair bill they fall to their knees and thank Minelabs service department for their MORE THAN FAIR customer service.If you start sending machines in, just for a check up, you are going to flood Minelab, slow them down from getting machines fixed that really are broken, and you will back up the works. Minelab will have to either hire more techsw, or just back repairs way up, and they next thing you know repair and diagnostic prices will go up.If you are finding lead and small bits of iron, YOUR MACHINE IS WORKING. Gold is not that easy to find. If it were, everyone would be doing it.If you have a question of whether your machine is working correctly, ask your partner to let you know the next time he gets a really faint signal. Go and check it with your machine. If you are using the same coil size and the same settings, then that is a really quick check. If you are not hearing the target ask if you can plug his coil into your machine and check the target again.BCOT!Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bunk Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hey Bunk, I don't think you need to send a metal detector to Minelab unless there is something wrong with it. However, if you feel you need to send it in for a "Tune Up" I would do it just so you feel better about it. I popped four nuggets today with my GPX-4500. I doubt I'm going to send it in unless it goes down or gets really wacky! My GPX-4500 is working great. Talk with you later,Rob AllisonThanks Rob. Just for the record, what does it cost to send it in for a checkup?Bunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted August 24, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hello Bunk, For check up under warranty there is no charge. I'm not sure what it would cost "out of warranty." Sometimes Minelab is good about just fixing them if they are not real busy. P.S. You could always call and talk with Dick Shultz in Repairs to get a better idea before sending it off. Hope this helps,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hey DOC!Finally we got a topic going that roused you up out of the cactus out there in LV.I hope things are starting to shape up and smooth out for you.That house building is not for sissies.All the best,Flak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Teixeira Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hello Bunk, For check up under warranty there is no charge. I'm not sure what it would cost "out of warranty." Sometimes Minelab is good about just fixing them if they are not real busy. P.S. You could always call and talk with Dick Shultz in Repairs to get a better idea before sending it off. Hope this helps,Rob Allison I heard the other day that Dick Shultz is no longer with Minelab, I never had the opportunity to talk with him but from all the folks who spoke of him they held him in highest regards, sounds like he was truly an asset to Minelab USA and will be missed by many. I sent my 4000 in and they recieved it this past Wednesday, hope to get an ETA soon! I hope their new management team upholds their reputation because I already miss my detector.Take care everyoneTony Teixeira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggetshooter Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 That is really a shame if it is true about Dick Shultz. He was top notch to deal with and really knew his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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