I sure can’t see why they bought Whites.
They already have pinpointer market locked up in USA imo.
Apex just based on when it was released seems wasn’t a spin off of say dfx or v3i.
The mxt, imo even if you put it in smaller box and had weight shaved, it wouldn’t be too popular at all. Past its time since it is not multi freq.
Color screen maybe adopted from V3i? Maybe. But that screen by today’s standards too big and heavy.
TDI ? Now this is the only reason I could see Garrett making some headway. A lighter waterproof TDI might sell. Of courses Minelab just released another pi unit. And seems Nokta Makro is working on one too according to Dilek.
Personally I think Garrett wasted a bunch of $$$.
Maybe I will be proved wrong.
Surely they didn’t buy whites just for the 24k gold detector (tech).
Hope not.
I think their buying White’s showed weakness. Just my opinion. I just bought Garrett pinpointer new. So I am supporting them when I can.
Thought about buying Apex. But seeing that one herein classifieds sit so long for that cheap. Red flag went up for me.
If Garrett wants to send me a product to review and test. I will. And do best job I can. I try to call balls balls and strikes strikes. I am far from the so-called yes man.
I wasn’t a yes man in the military either. And the commissioned officers appreciated that. They knew they got the truth from me. No B.s or a_ _ kiss _ _ _ . I heard this. Sgt xxx you’re a good guy to have around. I made those officers look so good. By keeping them out of trouble briefing them on what they needed to know to head of problems and possible catasphophes.
Cheers.
I wasn't surprised to see that Apex sit unsold - even at a bargain price - for so long.
I would've jumped on it were it not for two things;
1. I already own an Apex and don't need a second.
2. Lingering doubts about that specific machine being defective - based entirely upon my (very positive) personal experiences with the Apex I do own, and the less than flattering statements (about that Apex) from the seller.
It wasn't that I didn't trust the seller (I do trust him) - but I wasn't convinced that his machine wasn't somehow defective.
I would guess that potential buyers might have been negatively influenced by some of the so-called "reviews" on the Apex. Unfortunately it isn't uncommon to read comments - from people who have never actually hunted with an Apex - reflecting a negative view of the machine; based on so-called "reviews" from people who all-too-often had some axe to grind and weren't remotely interested in learning how to use the Apex properly, or giving the Apex a fair shake.
As for any potential mistake(s) made in purchasing Whites..
I can't make that call since I wasn't involved with the decision to make the purchase and don't know the reasons behind the decision.
Personally, I hope it works out well for Garrett and ends up benefitting consumers. I'd be absolutely thrilled if Garrett released a new, light weight, improved version of the V3i, but I suspect Garrett is channeling their energy into a higher-end Apex (which suits me just fine).