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Old 03-13-2008, 05:34 PM
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Greetings, I am wondering when in the season Most treasure hunters tend to buy their metal detectors and and what part of the season sellers are most apt to be low or out of stock on hot selling items? thanks and good luck, Stephen
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Old 03-13-2008, 05:41 PM
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I would venture to say Christmas and right now..(Tax season)
This is just a guess but since alot of metal detectors are a high price iteam, i think its a good one..
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I would say right now. Spring is coming and folks wanna buy. Christmas gets some also, Beale.
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I would guess Christmas, and Tax time.
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Yep I agree come to think of it I bought my wifes at christmas and my F75 in january and now I'm buying 2 more at tax time..makes sense..
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Good question, maybe Ali and Tony can give us what they see as the hot detector sales times.
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Old 03-14-2008, 03:33 AM
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My guess is Christmas and early spring!
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