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Garrett Pro Pointer Protection

Iggyrulz		Posted : Saturday, 11 January 2014 11:18:22 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Hi Guys Ordered my new Pro Pointer from Predator Tools (found the link somewhere on this forum, Thanks to whoever that was). Cant wait till it arrives, hoping there will be less abandoned holes from now on! I did try one of the cheap Trademe pointers, thought it may get me by for a few months. Basically when I go out it stays behind, it is not worth a knob. If anyone else is considering one, don't waste your money on the cheapies. Does anyone out there have any tips on looking after the Garrett Pro Pointer, ie dirt/water proofing, general use etc. Thanks happy hunting Edited by user Saturday, 11 January 2014 11:34:06 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

KGBee		Posted : Saturday, 11 January 2014 8:20:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 30/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 30 Location: Nelson Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The Garret site has a video that you may find useful. http://www.garrett.com/h...nter_features_video.aspx Some of the detector videos also show the Pro Pointers in use. I seem to recall that some guys on the videos had wrapped their Pro Pointers in tape and a bit of padding to protect them (sorry, not sure what video, but I only looked in the Garret AT Gold section so you might enjoy a wee troll through there anyway). Edit: Had a quick look and found this, but there are a few tips on You Tube too. http://www.diy-review.co...Garrett-Pro-Pointer.html And, here you go... http://www.trademe.co.nz...es/auction-683249717.htm There's spray on available too. Edited by user Saturday, 11 January 2014 8:33:00 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Iggyrulz		Posted : Saturday, 11 January 2014 10:19:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Thanks for your help KGbee

Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 5:02:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		We have a problem! Pamela Lesche Enterprises have refunded my Paypal account saying they cant ship internationally. I have set up a NZ post Youshop account but am unsure how to tie the whole lot togeather. I was trying to change or add a delivery address on my Paypal account (ie the provided Youshop address but it wont let me add US as a country) This is all new to me have never used Paypal or Youshop before. Please help! Thanks

Sideshow		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 6:10:39 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 3/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 31 Location: Cromwell Thanks: 19 times Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Iggyrulz We have a problem! Pamela Lesche Enterprises have refunded my Paypal account saying they cant ship internationally. I have set up a NZ post Youshop account but am unsure how to tie the whole lot togeather. I was trying to change or add a delivery address on my Paypal account (ie the provided Youshop address but it wont let me add US as a country) This is all new to me have never used Paypal or Youshop before. Please help! Thanks I linked my You shop account to my paypal via my ebay account now whenever i buy or pay for something on paypal it gives me option to pick or change delivery address so i change it to my you shop address job done Do you have a Ebay account? Hope that helps

Mudwiggle		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 6:25:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Probably why they haven't responded to my email asking for shipping rate to NZ.... If you only have Paypal (and not EBay) then you need to open a separate paypal account using your YouShop address as you can't have two different countries under one account due to banking regs [Source: Paypal Help] A major pain. Although, at the very bottom of Predators' main page it says, and I quote: Edited by user Sunday, 12 January 2014 6:29:31 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified Mudwiggle attached the following image(s):

KGBee		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 8:09:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 30/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 30 Location: Nelson Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		So, you didn't try here? http://www.tactical.co.nz/garrett-pro-pointer/ How does the price compare? My thoughts are that for such a small price why not buy local? Would you be saving heaps of $$ to make the buggering about with some overseas site worthwhile? Edited by user Sunday, 12 January 2014 8:12:04 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Shilo		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:11:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Originally Posted by: KGBee So, you didn't try here? http://www.tactical.co.nz/garrett-pro-pointer/ How does the price compare? My thoughts are that for such a small price why not buy local? Would you be saving heaps of $$ to make the buggering about with some overseas site worthwhile? $249 from Tactical, $153(NZD) from Predator. $97.00 difference without taking into account freight (which won't be much because they are a small item). One day Tactical might realise they are losing business because they are so over priced.
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Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:17:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Thanks Sideshow No I don't have Ebay account but looks like I might have one soon.

Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:23:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		KGbee yes I have had a look there but every time I have looked they are out of stock. I do like to support local, but I agree with Shilo on the price diff. I do see your point though, is it worth all the buggering around because as I am trying to teach my kids 'time is money' Thanks for your coments

Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:32:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Mudwiggle thanks for the info. The reason they may not be shipping could be the fact it is a Garrett? I was originally going to import an ATPro but recently Garrett wouldn't allow international shipping, so I decided on the F4 from Robert, which I am happy with. One day I may upgrade and keep the F4 as a good secondary machine. I will have another look at there site and maybe flick them an email. Cheers PS I am pretty new to this Forum business. How do you guys respond to a persons comment and have there comment showing above your reply? Edited by user Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:42:58 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Metal Kiwi		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 9:52:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		PS I am pretty new to this Forum business. How do you guys respond to a persons comment and have there comment showing above your reply? Click "Quote" MK
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Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 10:04:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Metal Kiwi PS I am pretty new to this Forum business. How do you guys respond to a persons comment and have there comment showing above your reply? Click "Quote" MK Thanks MK I sort of was doing that but making the mistake of Deleting the above quoted message. Its pretty obvious I am a tradesman and not on the computers a lot. Thanks for your help

Iggyrulz		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 10:12:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle Probably why they haven't responded to my email asking for shipping rate to NZ.... If you only have Paypal (and not EBay) then you need to open a separate paypal account using your YouShop address as you can't have two different countries under one account due to banking regs [Source: Paypal Help] A major pain. Although, at the very bottom of Predators' main page it says, and I quote: I had a little look at the separate Paypal Account but it doesn't look like an option as the You shop adds several numbers and NZ infront of your name.(your id) when you try to place this under your name in your new Paypal account it wont allow it.

andy		Posted : Sunday, 12 January 2014 11:09:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 471 Location: ngongotaha rotorua Thanks: 70 times Was thanked: 88 time(s) in 72 post(s)		have a look at tassie detecting website!
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KGBee		Posted : Monday, 13 January 2014 6:07:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 30/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 30 Location: Nelson Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hmmmm! Re Shilo's post about the price difference. OK, add in some freight as well, but what happens to the price if NZ Customs decide to get all bolshy and add on GST plus Customs Duties? Or do they do that anyway now and the the price saving is still about $97? Just curious about how much saving there is, not trying to be a PITA to anyone. I'm worried that any saving could quickly disappear either through NZ Customs or if the Pro Pointer breaks down and needs warranty work. Do you have to send it back to the USA? Thanks ('cos I'm interested in one too).

Shilo		Posted : Monday, 13 January 2014 6:44:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2011(UTC) Posts: 573 Location: Kawhia Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 285 time(s) in 185 post(s)		GST won't be charged unless the purchase price + freight is over $400 also no import duty on metal detectors or accessories either (check out the customs website for zero rated goods) so we are still at the $97 saving. Warranty work is not a problem with Garrett USA - I've had excellent service from them. Cost of freight for sending an AT Pro and a Pro-pointer back to the USA was $50, so just a Pro-pointer should be $20 or less. No Garrett servicing is done in NZ so if you sent it to Tactical they will still have to send it overseas to either the US or Germany and the delays would most likely be longer.
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Mudwiggle		Posted : Monday, 13 January 2014 6:53:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		KGBee wrote: OK, add in some freight as well, but what happens to the price if NZ Customs decide to get all bolshy and add on GST plus Customs Duties? Or do they do that anyway now and the the price saving is still about $97? To reach me in a quiet country backwater of NZ Quick figures (assuming using YouShop, and all in Kiwi $) From USA Pointer: $165, incl US freight Youshop to NZ: $20 (weight assumed to be in order of half kilo) Total $185, no GST as under $400 From a NZ supplier Pointer: $249 Shipping: $16.65 ( almost the same shipping as coming from the States...) Total $265.65 Difference: $80.65 I'd risk a warranty issue for that Edited by user Monday, 13 January 2014 6:57:24 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Mods: Any chance of splitting this off to a new topic outside the tips?

Iggyrulz		Posted : Monday, 13 January 2014 7:10:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Originally Posted by: andy have a look at tassie detecting website! Thanks Andy will do.

Iggyrulz		Posted : Monday, 13 January 2014 7:59:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Shilo GST won't be charged unless the purchase price + freight is over $400 also no import duty on metal detectors or accessories either (check out the customs website for zero rated goods) so we are still at the $97 saving. Warranty work is not a problem with Garrett USA - I've had excellent service from them. Cost of freight for sending an AT Pro and a Pro-pointer back to the USA was $50, so just a Pro-pointer should be $20 or less. No Garrett servicing is done in NZ so if you sent it to Tactical they will still have to send it overseas to either the US or Germany and the delays would most likely be longer. Awesome Shilo thanks for the clarity. I have one slight problem I now have Ebay,Paypal and Youshop accounts all of which are unused. I am just having a bit of trouble linking everything together so when I have a second attempt at buying through Predator it will work. Any help would be appreciated.

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