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Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ?

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #10 on: February 25, 2009, 04:31:43 pm »

Stuff Made in the U.S . works great for one year , then it falls apart !! TVs , Metal Detectors , Ford , General Motors , Chrysler !!!!

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #11 on: February 25, 2009, 04:33:38 pm »

yes so true Wise

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #12 on: February 25, 2009, 04:59:59 pm »

Capasitors and resistors are 1/4 the cost in China than in the rest of the world . Labor is 1/4 the cost in China . etc . etc . Now if you want to pay 4 times as much for the same detector as the one made in China , be my guest ! Cornelius

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #13 on: February 25, 2009, 05:03:29 pm »

good advice Wise

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #14 on: February 25, 2009, 05:14:59 pm »

Does this look familiar ? By this one for $639 U.S. Dollars or this one for $125. U.S. Dollars from China ? They are Identical !!

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #15 on: February 25, 2009, 06:49:03 pm »

I THINK I WILL STICK WITH WHITES EUGENE...:-)

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #16 on: March 06, 2009, 08:20:21 pm »

I have a cheap chinese detector along the lines of what you have shown. and although it was cheap it works, however I have never found much deeper than than about 3 to 4 inches. The build quality is bit lacking however I have had mine for about a year and am still using the same 9v batteries i installed when it arrived. I dont believe that they will ever replace the minelabs as far as build quality etc. goes but for a beginner it is a good way to start. oh and I have seen the 4th ones in your post advertised on ebay in australia for less than $150 australian. Trav

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #17 on: March 07, 2009, 12:39:04 am »

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I have a cheap chinese detector along the lines of what you have shown. and although it was cheap it works, however I have never found much deeper than than about 3 to 4 inches. The build quality is bit lacking however I have had mine for about a year and am still using the same 9v batteries i installed when it arrived. I dont believe that they will ever replace the minelabs as far as build quality etc. goes but for a beginner it is a good way to start. oh and I have seen the 4th ones in your post advertised on ebay in australia for less than $150 australian. Trav

Hello again downunder Trav , I think in 5 years or less we will see some impressive Metal Detectors from China , equivalent to Whites/Minelab for half the price !! There is only one disadvantage , Sending them overseas for Warranty work !!! Shocked

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #18 on: March 07, 2009, 01:05:02 am »

I have always been fascinated by metal detectors themselves than by finds.

For this reason, I'd never buy a chinese cheapo. I read some good field tests of some units, but even if they would match the quality and performance of well known brands, they would be just copies. Angry

That means the factory never made some research and development.

Not for me.

Plus Eugene is right about after sales service.

My humble opinion.

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	Re: Metal Detectors Made in China , are they getting Better ? « Reply #19 on: March 07, 2009, 09:54:34 am »

Thank you Cornelius. I too am about to buy a detector from China. I am going to start out with that and then move on to a better detector when I get better too.

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