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I hear Bounty Hunter Bought Fisher ???????
- Thread starter BarryL
- Start date
has been reported to be interested in doing such.
That's great. Finally a parent company owner that is truly interested in metal detecting, and most important has the $ cash $ to invest into development of the Fisher line.
This has to be a win, win condition for all involved with metal detecting.
Fisher has been owned by a large corporation that has had no interest in the hobby end of metal detecting, and had expressed interest in selling the Fisher hobby division. Glad to see the sale happening to First Texas. Now we will see growth in Fisher again.
Just one guys opinion.
Mr. Bill
That's great. Finally a parent company owner that is truly interested in metal detecting, and most important has the $ cash $ to invest into development of the Fisher line.
This has to be a win, win condition for all involved with metal detecting.
Fisher has been owned by a large corporation that has had no interest in the hobby end of metal detecting, and had expressed interest in selling the Fisher hobby division. Glad to see the sale happening to First Texas. Now we will see growth in Fisher again.
Just one guys opinion.
Mr. Bill
mtdoramike
Well-known member
detectors. I'm hoping that if it happens, it will only be a buy out and everything will continue as normal and Fisher detectors will live on and possibly improve on an already great format like the CZ's.
Bounty Hunter is run by TGF Management Corp. They bought it from First Texas in 2003. Here is their link http://www.tgfmanagement.com/portfolio/p1aold.html
I hope what you stated comes true. Unfortunately, my experience with corporate buyouts is that the intangible stuff like quality, innovation, and culture of the buyee are the first to go, replaced by that of Bounty Hunter's. This may be a good thing for those loyal to Bounty Hunter. Eventually, the Fisher name will be nothing more than a line of Bounty Hunter detectors having the Fisher name but the look, feel, and electronics of Bounty Hunter. I have no experience with Bounty Hunter but I do with Fisher and I LOVE their detectors. I have not seen any official news yet but what I hope for is that TGF Management is buying Fisher and will allow them to run independent of Bounty Hunter instead on merging the two.
I hope what you stated comes true. Unfortunately, my experience with corporate buyouts is that the intangible stuff like quality, innovation, and culture of the buyee are the first to go, replaced by that of Bounty Hunter's. This may be a good thing for those loyal to Bounty Hunter. Eventually, the Fisher name will be nothing more than a line of Bounty Hunter detectors having the Fisher name but the look, feel, and electronics of Bounty Hunter. I have no experience with Bounty Hunter but I do with Fisher and I LOVE their detectors. I have not seen any official news yet but what I hope for is that TGF Management is buying Fisher and will allow them to run independent of Bounty Hunter instead on merging the two.
jeff@middlesex
New member
I think it would be good if Fisher stopped dropping good models and stopped just pumping out new ones. I think good things will come from this.
jeff@middlesex
New member
Hey I used the IdExcel in field/ghost town hunting and that thing was awesome. What an excellent machine And now the Edge with the notching. Perfect. But they are not that popular I don't really know why. I think the iron problems of the earlyier machines still come back to haunt todays sales. The CZ20 still looks to be a much sought after water machine.
If it's true that Fisher is selling out the hobby division, perhaps we'll see more support for the units we have/want. Let's face it, Fisher has recently dropped some all-time favorites, and have been lax in introducing accessories for their newest machines. It would be nice to see more accessory coils for the CoinStrike, Id-Edge and Id-Excel.
I would personally like to see a re-introduction of the analog CZ5/6a/3D in the smaller 12xx/Id-Edge/Id-Excel box with a three-way switch providing a Salt, Normal and Enhanced mode, if that's even possible. I would be first on the list for that. Personally, I think this might be the best thing to happen to Fisher in a long time.
OldeTymer,
TheTreasureLeague.com
I would personally like to see a re-introduction of the analog CZ5/6a/3D in the smaller 12xx/Id-Edge/Id-Excel box with a three-way switch providing a Salt, Normal and Enhanced mode, if that's even possible. I would be first on the list for that. Personally, I think this might be the best thing to happen to Fisher in a long time.
OldeTymer,
TheTreasureLeague.com
Eddie Currents
New member
[quote jeff@middlesex]Hey I used the IdExcel in field/ghost town hunting and that thing was awesome. What an excellent machine And now the Edge with the notching. Perfect. But they are not that popular I don't really know why. I think the iron problems of the earlyier machines still come back to haunt todays sales. The CZ20 still looks to be a much sought after water machine.[/quote]
I agree. I have an ID Excel too and I think it's a very good machine.
As for the popularity of Fisher detectors, I think Fisher just needs to apply a little cosmetic surgery and update the appearance of their machines. Their detectors need to look as good on the outside as they are on the inside. They've basically been using the same breadbox-on-a-stick design for too long now and the newer machines with more modern cosmetics are getting all the attention. This costs money, I know, but maybe now with new ownership it can happen.
(my 2 zincs)
EC
I agree. I have an ID Excel too and I think it's a very good machine.
As for the popularity of Fisher detectors, I think Fisher just needs to apply a little cosmetic surgery and update the appearance of their machines. Their detectors need to look as good on the outside as they are on the inside. They've basically been using the same breadbox-on-a-stick design for too long now and the newer machines with more modern cosmetics are getting all the attention. This costs money, I know, but maybe now with new ownership it can happen.
(my 2 zincs)
EC
FM,
I agree - if Bounty Hunter merges Fisher and brings production in house to their corporate facilities to save costs, it will be just a matter of time before the Fisher brand is further diluted.
The best hope for Fisher users is that Bounty Hunter allows them to operate somewhat independently. It may be possible with additional cash from Bounty Hunter to retain and improve Fisher facilities, engineering and culture.
The waiting game begins...
GH
I agree - if Bounty Hunter merges Fisher and brings production in house to their corporate facilities to save costs, it will be just a matter of time before the Fisher brand is further diluted.
The best hope for Fisher users is that Bounty Hunter allows them to operate somewhat independently. It may be possible with additional cash from Bounty Hunter to retain and improve Fisher facilities, engineering and culture.
The waiting game begins...
GH
that's true, they use the same square black cases....C$, CZ-70, 1270 have the big box.....Edge, Excel, 1236, etc. use the smaller case....
Even though to me it's the guts that count....
I love the smaller box best, but maybe a new, sleek, lighter wt. case would be cool...
Bill
Even though to me it's the guts that count....
I love the smaller box best, but maybe a new, sleek, lighter wt. case would be cool...
Bill
GH
You said it! It's Business 101 plain and simple. Reduce costs = Increased Profit. For Bounty Hunter to have 2 lines of detectors won't last long. It just costs too much. Those folks out there who think this is good for Fisher because it will line their pockets with money so they will be free to develop new and better detectors are sadly mistaken. When a company acquires another it is because the buyer see's and opportunity to reduce their competition, acquire additional resources (patents, etc.), and they usually feel that there is an opportunity to run the acquired business better and make a profit. As you stated our only hope is that they feel the brand recognition of Fisher outweighs the additional costs and they allow them to operate as an independent subsidiary.
You said it! It's Business 101 plain and simple. Reduce costs = Increased Profit. For Bounty Hunter to have 2 lines of detectors won't last long. It just costs too much. Those folks out there who think this is good for Fisher because it will line their pockets with money so they will be free to develop new and better detectors are sadly mistaken. When a company acquires another it is because the buyer see's and opportunity to reduce their competition, acquire additional resources (patents, etc.), and they usually feel that there is an opportunity to run the acquired business better and make a profit. As you stated our only hope is that they feel the brand recognition of Fisher outweighs the additional costs and they allow them to operate as an independent subsidiary.
Jackpine Savage
Active member
ID'ing iron yet retaining the ability to see co-located non-ferrous is gotta be the trickiest part of detector design. There are always tradeoffs with the better "iron" detectors in that certain nuisance trash targets may be a problem some cannot live with.
Tom
Tom