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Fake Goldbugs? - The lower address even sells them with Fisher decals

NJC62-DN		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 4:33:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Hi all, if this is in the wrong forum, please move it appropriately. I've been looking to by a Goldbug, and have researched quite a bit. If I am just one of many to point others to what appears to be fakes please excuse me. Are any in New Zealand? View the following Asian look alike detectors on the sites below. Regards, Neil http://www.aliexpress.co.../wholesale-gold-bug.html http://www.aliexpress.co...hipping/32377689368.html

WestieDigger		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 5:02:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: North Island Thanks: 207 times Was thanked: 291 time(s) in 135 post(s)		The second seller has some hilarious feed back this one was my favorite- """The seller is a liar and a cheater! The merchandise is a fake! Does not work! To take back the goods and return the money does not want! The protection period has expired and the seller has stopped responding! I will solve the problem through the administration! Be aware that the original product should cost more than 5 000$! If cheaper - it will not be functioning! /// Продавец обманщик и мошенник! Товар подделка! Не работает! Принимать обратно товар и возвращать деньги продавец не хочет! Срок защиты истек и продавец перестал отвечать! Буду решать проблему через администрацию! Знайте, что оригинальный товар должен стоить больше 350 000руб.! Если дешевле - работать товар не будет! Продавец - гандон!""""
		2016 Totals Gold 0 Silver 3 Silver coins 25 Returns 2 my blog- http://westiedigger.blogspot.co.nz

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 5:09:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		... Edited by user Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:49:36 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

NJC62-DN		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 6:04:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Outwardly they look rather good, but inside will just be Chinese low spec circuitry. One even claims to operate at 19 khtz, I didn't think the Chinese could make anything beyond 6.5khtz. lol If they are not in NZ yet, they soon will be.

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 10:34:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		... Edited by user Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:48:33 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

WestieDigger		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 11:15:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: North Island Thanks: 207 times Was thanked: 291 time(s) in 135 post(s)		I respectfully disagree. I install a lot of Chinese manufactured electronic equipment. Some brands are excellent. Some the quality is variable and some are just plain old crap. Where I have a issue is with manufacturers ripping off and damaging other brands. I would suggest that the best way protecting your self against being duped is to buy from a local retailer. I bought all my new detectors and pinpointers locally from reputable nz based sellers and I have been more than happy with the service and support i have received. This level of service and peace of mind far outweighs the few bucks I might have saved by trying to import it myself.
		2016 Totals Gold 0 Silver 3 Silver coins 25 Returns 2 my blog- http://westiedigger.blogspot.co.nz

NJC62-DN		Posted : Tuesday, 24 November 2015 11:17:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Perhaps the initial image on the second (lower) address is that of a genuine Fisher Gold bug. I can't make out the Fisher on the smaller images. Very similar but.... On another note, I like my Chinese GC1038 detector so much, I'd buy another for parts, if only the single Trademe supplying dealer hadn't run out of stock. It has found me a bunch of coins and is light and quiet, until it finds something.

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Wednesday, 25 November 2015 9:33:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		... Edited by user Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:50:47 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

sycotoad		Posted : Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:34:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: NJC62-DN Hi all, if this is in the wrong forum, please move it appropriately. I've been looking to by a Goldbug, and have researched quite a bit. If I am just one of many to point others to what appears to be fakes please excuse me. Are any in New Zealand? View the following Asian look alike detectors on the sites below. Regards, Neil http://www.aliexpress.co.../wholesale-gold-bug.html http://www.aliexpress.co...hipping/32377689368.html Buy from here if you are concerned - http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/ See Rob - Or the GB's come uo fairly often used - as for your links - that is still a fair chunk of change to risk seeing if its decent or not
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sycotoad		Posted : Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:37:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: NJC62-DN Outwardly they look rather good, but inside will just be Chinese low spec circuitry. One even claims to operate at 19 khtz, I didn't think the Chinese could make anything beyond 6.5khtz. lol If they are not in NZ yet, they soon will be. And you base this from what?
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sycotoad		Posted : Saturday, 28 November 2015 12:39:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: LittleKiwiDetecting One has some Chinese writing... Never would that appear on a gold bug. There are some pretty decent Chinese detectors out there though. Cheap but good for a month. I give them 12 months ;) http://www.earthscan.co....re/products/show/5752137
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LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Saturday, 28 November 2015 7:41:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		... Edited by user Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:47:18 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

sycotoad		Posted : Sunday, 29 November 2015 1:34:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: LittleKiwiDetecting Yeah. I do agree with Syco. If you all are so worried about fake goldbugs, then why aren't you buying from the only actual trusted New Zealand suppliers such as detectNZ and puiaki supply. I think you miss-understood my post - I did not say that the following are "the only actual trusted New Zealand suppliers" OP was questioning Fisher fakes Fisher Gold Bug - NZ dealer 'puiaki supply' - detectNZ - Minelab Dealer who does NOT sell Fisher - All the other dealers CAN be trusted and have been dealing here in NZ for quite some time now. I also used to be a equal owner of Detect Direct before starting earthSCAN and believe my customers have no problems trusting me - I have also been in contact with the Garrett Dealers - Deus Dealer - Tesoro Dealer and Mainlands Minelab Dealer and they too seem to be honest and trusting - Thank goodness more people are now representing top detectors here in NZ - All actually trusted by their numerous customers - I hope this clears up any confusion your post may have caused
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LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Sunday, 29 November 2015 5:51:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		... Edited by user Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:24:31 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

NJC62-DN		Posted : Sunday, 29 November 2015 7:28:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Gee I rather wish I hadn't posted my initial message. I merely meant to state that in my research about Goldbugs, I had come across fake ones. I certainly didn't suggest I was contemplating buying one. My initial thinking is that some people here have issues. Perhaps it would be better if I deleted this sites bookmark, given than angst my post caused.

sycotoad		Posted : Monday, 30 November 2015 12:44:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		with respect, thank you for highlighting the ongoing counterfeits coming out of China, however being a dealer who represents a Chinese manufacturer I can assure you that the units I sell are made as well as the US made ones, perform like the US ones and are a lot cheaper than the US ones. They are also NOT counterfeirs or fakes....... I see too you are a Chinese detector owner - Would you consider swapping out mine for yours for a couple of weeks as I have always wanted to try GC1038? Then you can get to experience the fantastic GF2 Sorry if I caused you or LittleKiwiDetecting offense as I get a little defensive when it comes to Chinese knockers (not the boob ones either) ;)
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NJC62-DN		Posted : Monday, 30 November 2015 4:02:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Where are you based Keith? I'd be keen on lending you the 1038. For its price, ($114.00 on trademe) it is a nice looking, very robust, beautifully balanced, easy to use detector that is surprisingly sensitive. Ok it is a beep and dig, single tone machine, but it does beep on my test baggie, little nugget. (3x2x1.5mm size) That is an air test at 1 to 2 cm. Not a serious gold finding contender to be sure, but a good, basic coin machine.

NJC62-DN		Posted : Monday, 30 November 2015 4:17:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		For the record, I did last week purchase a 4 month old Goldbug at a very reasonable price. I am super impressed with its sensitivity. I buried the previously mentioned nugget at 4 inches under the turf of my lawn, and the GB found it with ease. Ditto for a paper thin, river worn gold flake, 2.5 times the width of a pin head, placed on the tar seal road outside my home. Can't wait to try my gold spot.

sycotoad		Posted : Monday, 30 November 2015 4:38:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: NJC62-DN Where are you based Keith? I'd be keen on lending you the 1038. For its price, ($114.00 on trademe) it is a nice looking, very robust, beautifully balanced, easy to use detector that is surprisingly sensitive. Ok it is a beep and dig, single tone machine, but it does beep on my test baggie, little nugget. (3x2x1.5mm size) That is an air test at 1 to 2 cm. Not a serious gold finding contender to be sure, but a good, basic coin machine. I am down in Southland Mate - I am not looking at buying one but I do like to test and review as many metal detectors as I can so I can pass on sound advice on the different brands out there - I thought it would be nice to take your unit for a run and let you see that China does indeed make quality detectors that will keep up with the much more expensive ones here - If you are keen or anyone else for that matter feel free to contact me through my website - http://www.earthscan.co.nz/contact
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NJC62-DN		Posted : Friday, 11 December 2015 4:21:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 12/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: Otago Thanks: 6 times Was thanked: 10 time(s) in 7 post(s)		I fully appreciate you are not interested in buying a GC1038, but given that I have reported, pretty much what you will, about the machine, it hardly seems worth the 2 way shipping costs.