Initial impressions of Cortes

[dan b]

Wow, relax. There's a lot of assumptions being made here, all of which are wrong. If you want to think the Cortes is a technologically advanced machine, go for it. If you feel it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, more power to you. If you feel a lifetime warranty is an acceptable substitute for features everyone else takes for granted then two thumbs up from me. Enjoy it and in 10 years when your Cortes is still going strong (with 20 year old technology) keep bragging about the lifetime warranty when everyone else has new innovative machines. It doesn't matter as long as it's working for you.

I'm done here.

 

[Stix]

That was the worst comeback I have ever seen.... no comparison just run away? Take your lumps and go I have the "innovative" new detectors and older detectors and find they work pretty much the same.

 

[LilloEsquilo]

All I have to say is, you couldn't name that machine that's twice as good for hundreds less, so, you were just blowing smoke like I figured. You might want to actually be able to back up your claims with facts instead of sound bites you pull out of somewhere, or no one is going to take you very seriously. I already don't, but don't let that stop you from just throwing things out there that sound good to you. Why let reality have any bearing on anything what fun is that?

Now I haven't gone into the FT forum and read posts from people who like the F-75, even though in my view the build quality leaves a lot to be desired and I can see why they won't give it a lifetime warranty having used one, because I respect that other people may prefer it, and I realize it's still a great machine. I'm not here to rain on anyone's parade, or shill a product. I'm not going to go into the FT forum and say how the first thing I found with an E-Trac was a silver dime, while the F-75 found a bottle cap which it loves by the way, and that for the same money one machine is simply way better and I have the experience to back what I'm saying with both machines. I think they are both good, different but good, and if my preference is something else I'm not in another forum trying to shill another product with made up stories.

Get my point or is it just WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too deep for ya? I'll simplify it as you don't seem the analytical type, maybe the FT forum would be a better home for you if you have nothing positive to contribute here. And I have yet to see anything. Surprise me.

 

[dan b]

I guess I'm not done here.

Please reread my first post. I made it clear that I love Tesoro machines but feel the Cortes is not their best offering. I didn't mention the other machine because I intentionally didn't want to be a "shill". At the list price of $849 (check the Tesoro web page before you jump all over me about it being $649 or whatever) it is over priced. Since you pushed me, I'll play along. I'm talking about the F5 at $549 (list price from the Fisher web site). That's $300 less. Having used both extensively I feel I am entitled to express my opinion without the condescending BS. Because I've failed to be goaded into a pointless argument you insult me? Because I don't hover over this site and respond instantly at your beck and call, you feel the need to talk down to me like I'm an idiot? I've been detecting for over 20 years so I'm not exactly a novice.

Please, just drop it. If you're happy with the Cortes then great. I've said that 3 times now. I still disagree that it's technologically equal to offerings from other manufacturers. That's my opinion. I'm entitled to it.

Take care, friends, and happy hunting with whatever you're using!!

Dan

 

[Stix]

I do disagree on your F5 but you are right that is your opinion. Maybe I misread I thought you said Tesoro is behind the times and the warranty is useless as the machines are out of date compared to newer. Thats how it appeared to me. The Id is jumpy and the build quality of the F5 is mediocre at best. But hey to each his own but I still tend to think you are backing off a bit on how you started.

Although you did point out the cortes in your post they way you said it makes it look like the warranty and the ability of Tesoros detectors are behind the times. I think thats what got the feathers ruffled.

 

[sandtrout]

i actually enjoyed reading all of this. I like reading the pluses and minuses of all machines. i started with the ace 250 and still enjoy it with my wife but after reading posts such as these, i got the Vaquero and can't see it becoming obsolete anytime soon. it's also not my personality to own a dozen machines but i find myself leaning towards more detectors in the Tesoro family (Tejon, Cortes, and Sand Shark) even though I feel guilty owning something that's not getting the use it should be getting. I'll put some miles on the Vaquero before I get another (and already saving up for anything NEW that Tesoro comes out with, just in case) but now I can see why people own more than one. I'm glad I got to read this post before it was deleted. It confirms why I like the Tesoro family....lifetime warranty, quality materials, and easy to use (I like no-brainers). dan in so cal

 

[jabbo]

n/t

 

[confite]

Tesoro Cort

 

[dan b]

Hi Stix,

I'm sorry if my point was not clear. If I seem to be backing down it's because I'm trying to defuse the hostility that my opinion caused. Knowing what I know now, however, I would still choose the F5 over the Cortes without hesitation. But if your experience with the F5 gives you a different conclusion, then that's great too. At the end of the day, if you're out there swinging any detector and having a blast, then you've got the right machine.

 

[synthnut]

dan b,
I can understand your frustration when talking about your new detector ....You are talkng to a group of die hard Tesoro fans here ..... They will NOT budge an inch .... Their Tesoro's are cheaper, lighter, faster, better , and don't EVER forget the lifetime warranty !!...... There will ALWAYS be some kind of comeback in defense of the Tesoro .....Ya know what ? ....God Bless these guys who love their Tesoro's .... They are a bunch of folks who have no problem digging everything that beeps , and they claim to find more targets doing so .... They are all having fun using their Tesoro's ...... I'm happy for them ....... Many on this forum see it as BLASPHEMY to talk of any other detector .... Again, Tesoro fans are a strong group who defend their Tesoro's good or bad !!......This being said, I am happy for you that you have a machine that makes YOU happy .....I'm sure that your new machine does so many things better than a lot of Tesoro's, but you will NEVER convince everyone here of what you are saying .... Frankly , I am very surprised that any Tesoro users go as far as purchasing a metered machine , even if it IS a s Tesoro ...... This is NOT a bad thing !!....The whole thing is about being happy with your machine and what it does for you !!..... Nothing wrong with loving your Tesoro, or your Fisher , or any other detector ..... If you're happy with it , its a great machine no matter what it does or doesn't do .....Jim

 

[Stix]

Die hard? I think not I just got mine I have lots of other detectors

 

[BarberBill]

I'm quite happy with my Tesoros even though I have several of another brand as well. Over the years as I've read threads similar to this and discussions about whether to use pinpointers, coil covers etc. or not, I've come to the conclusion that if it works for you and you're happy, use it. Most of us will never get rich from the hobby so grab your favorite machine and just dig and have fun. There's many a good target that will be found no matter which brand is swung over it.
BB