and I agree, its the American way to find the best deal out there. You say you don't know anything about the sponsors here, with a little research you would see they have been doing business here for years, now do you really think their reputation or integrity is worth compromising for a hundred dollar sale--Really ? Do you really think they wouldn't back a sale ?
A little story here, last year I bought an Etrac. I could have found one a little cheaper but I choose to go with a reputable dealer from this site. Now we did business, he already had my money, by the way it was here in two days.Three months later, when I was frustrated, thinking it couldn't be me, the guy spent well over an hour on the phone discussing the issues I was having and helping me to work things out. So when Minelab announced a new machine, I called him to order, didn't ask for a veterans discount, just paid the price. They need to make a living too. I'm on a fixed income and every dollar matters to me as well but sometimes the price is the price--BUT what comes with the price can and sometimes is priceless. By the way Cabelas website only shows the Profind 15 for 99$. which IS 20$ less Could not find THE 35. I am sure you will be happy as Minelab makes a great product, and I don't mean to sound harsh, just stating my thoughts as you ask. HH Mark