Refurbished detector

[dad_of_3]

I email Garrett about refurbished detectors. They do sell a refurbished ACE 250. (was quoted $175) I am still waiting to get feedback on warranty information, if there is any.

Does anyone have any thoughts on buying a refurbished detector from the manufacturer?

Thanks,

[dad_of_3]

Just got a reply back fro Garrett. Most of the refurbished machines are 2006 models. They DO NOT come with a warranty, unless there is still some left on that model year.

[dad_of_3]

I was thinking the same thing. I also asked if they had any higher end models. (refurbished) But they mainly get the 250.

I am still shopping around. (not sure when I will get the funds) I am sure I will be checking out the TQ vendors!

[Harry(PA)]

You can get a new in the box with warrenty from $189.00 to $212.00 0n Ebay. Your gonna pay shipping anyway. Heck I think Kellyco is @ $212.00 brand new from Garrett.

$212.00 less $175.00 = $37.00

$189.00 less $175.00 = $14.00

Either way I would never buy a refubished detector without a warrenty or any other feature at those mimimal savings.

[mlamp20412]

I think a sponsor here has mentioned $212 shipped, may want to ask around. You can order them for $212 plus shipping all day long if you look online, even at big box sporting goods stores.

It might be worth the gamble to buy a higher end refurbished from a reputable source if that is the only way you will ever get it, but for the minimal savings you are talking about on the ACE250, go new.

My 2 cents