Seems like the same story "Mohave" guys buy em dont even use em put up for sell cheap :shrug:

[clad king]

yea it states right on the warranty card and on their site its only valid if the warranty registration card has been completed and mailed within 10 days of purchase and even if you have a tesoro detector that your trying to sell with a blank warranty card its only valid for the original purchaser which would be you, i know this from experience. hope this helps . clad king

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

Oh ok. Well mine was 3 months old and I didn't even fill where I bought it from. Called and confirmed its all good

 

[Dancer]

I am currently hunting 4 machines equally. 300 coins each, but hunted in areas that best suit the detector. The Mojave leads with with 50 nickels, AT Pro 42, Ace250 39 Infinium PI at 38. A unscientific test for sure but the results are there. The Infinium leads in Gold, 2 rings scooped out of the Gulf. Each of these come up with nickels from well hunted grounds. The Mojave defiantly is a keeper.

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

Very cool!!!
Not scientific but considering you could have only had the Mojave for about 1.5 months at most that's impressive.
How long had you hunted with the others before the Mojave?

 

[nevets2968]

I posted on another forum regarding Tesoro's. I'd love to upgrade from the Pioneer 202 I have now. That being said I still can't fathom having one tone for everything. Perhaps my hearing isn't as good as other peoples but after watching/listening to a video that a dealer made of the Mojave, I can't hear the "tonal" difference between a gold ring or coins (as per demonstrated in his video.) Now if Tesoro kept the multi tone as in the Golden U (micro) i'd pull the trigger instantly.

I'm considering a L.R.P - at least there I can hear low tones - nickels and the like....high...dimes,quarters, silver,etc.

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

Well I use the thumbing the disc method. When you get a target, you thumb up the disc while sweeping over until the tone is gone, then back it off until the beep comes back. Look down, that's the target where the knob is.
Works great.

 

[Architex]

That's for sure. Among other sounds the Tejon will make a Pffft or a Ptttf and they both have a meaning. Plus it's deep.

 

[Architex]

I do the same with my Vaquero. It works.

 

[Electricfrontporch]

I posted on another forum regarding Tesoro's. I'd love to upgrade from the Pioneer 202 I have now. That being said I still can't fathom having one tone for everything. Perhaps my hearing isn't as good as other peoples but after watching/listening to a video that a dealer made of the Mojave, I can't hear the "tonal" difference between a gold ring or coins (as per demonstrated in his video.) Now if Tesoro kept the multi tone as in the Golden U (micro) i'd pull the trigger instantly.

I'm considering a L.R.P - at least there I can hear low tones - nickels and the like....high...dimes,quarters, silver,etc.

I don't think the speaker really conveys the tone very well.
Definitely need some good headphones to unlock the tonal "secrets".
The demonstration he was doing had more to do with how targets drop out when you turn the discrimination up.
Good targets like nickels and gold tend to immediately drop out when you pass their range while tabs foil
and can slaw tend to slowly break up.
But when you factor in masking in trashy areas stuff will disc out lower than normal or with a multi tone machine
give a lower tone and make you think it's trash. Dug a wheatie in my yard that disced out before nickel. My friends AT
Pro said it was iron. The wheatie was 2" under a rusty spark plug. Still have to dig junk with any machine
and let your eyes be the final discrimination.

Noah

 

[Dancer]

Very cool!!!
Not scientific but considering you could have only had the Mojave for about 1.5 months at most that's impressive.
How long had you hunted with the others before the Mojave?

My Pro and Ace have been around since their inception. (years) the Infinium is on its 4th season. Just hunt for Clad/ Jewelry.
I traded my Compardre for the Mojave. The Compadre was no slouch on nickels and the Mojave seems better. Gold could be anywhere, but very hard to find. (Especially mud hunting) Honing in on nickels helps the odds, but in the end- Ya got to put the coil over the Target.

 

[dan b]

Why would a person opt to buy a used one and give up the lifetime warranty to save less than $30? That makes no sense to me. Seems to me the difference in price for a used machine should be equal to or greater than the $50 potential charge if you need to send it in.

 

[UtahRich]

I think Mojave is the correct spelling for anybody wondering.

I can't imagine somebody buying a detector on impulse and then selling it. i guess it is a good thing the Mojave is reasonably priced.

Some don't look at the Mojave as a serious detector because they don't have to pay $1000 or $2500 for it. That's ok.


Rich

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

I think Mojave is the correct spelling for anybody wondering.

I can't imagine somebody buying a detector on impulse and then selling it. i guess it is a good thing the Mojave is reasonably priced.

Some don't look at the Mojave as a serious detector because they don't have to pay $1000 or $2500 for it. That's ok.


Rich

I'll gladly run my Mojave with disc set just above a nail and follow one of those $2500 detectors lol.

But like I said in the end use what makes you happy. I don't fault anyone for selling anything that doesn't click with them.
For me Tesoro compadre just clicked first run, so fast forward and now I have 9 of them lol.

But in the end who cares what people use as long as they don't feel like they are missing out and/or they are having fun.

Many times we forget this is a hobby and meant to bring enjoyment.

 

[hihosilver]

Why would a person opt to buy a used one and give up the lifetime warranty to save less than $30? That makes no sense to me. Seems to me the difference in price for a used machine should be equal to or greater than the $50 potential charge if you need to send it in.

 

[Carlos (CA)]

Y'know, the thing that I really love about this forum, as well as all the forums here, is that every time a pessimist chimes in, all it does is add support for the product even further, and we gain even more knowledge based on real field tests. Admittedly, there are those who purchase aimlessly, and have expectations without actually digging into the science by putting in the hours (no pun intended).
I never owned a Tesoro (and I have owned alot) that didn't produce a distinct audio signature target response; this is why I love Tesoro products and get great results on every outing; I am always confident about what i am about to dig with my Tesoro(s). This being the case, it is quite obvious to me at least, that the pessimists are bored, and have never really honestly put in the time with a Tesoro...and some say that they have...but I tend to believe that they are bluffing, because their view is so one sided, insistent, and spiteful. I also really like how everyone keeps their cool with our beloved pessimists, afterall, its always good to have em around for an opportunity to authenticate our tool of choice with a collective sample of real experience; from those who actually put in the hours and rigor to learn the capability of the detector in the field; in their geographic environment(s).

Happy Hunting!

 

[Architex]

Plus, there's just "something" about a Tesoro.

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

I still can't put my finger on it.... But something.

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

My compadre was 3 months old by the time I sent mine in.
Says nowhere on the whole card or literature above it it's attached to that you have to.

I was told by Allen that you don't.
He said if I had a Tesoro 5 years old and noone sent in the card I can.

Gentleman, I stand corrected. I was incorrect on both these posts. First I was original purchaser so that's why that was ok.
And I spoke with Allen and I must have misunderstood him. It does need to be sent in soon after purchase and if not, you will probably need to show original proof of sale.
Given their outstanding warranty anyway and the fact that it only costs $50 if you aren't the original owner l.
Just wanted to clear the air and not lead anyone astray with incorrect statements.
Not original owner, no warranty, but still great service for only $50

 

[BarryL]

I think Mojave is the correct spelling for anybody wondering.

I can't imagine somebody buying a detector on impulse and then selling it. i guess it is a good thing the Mojave is reasonably priced.

Some don't look at the Mojave as a serious detector because they don't have to pay $1000 or $2500 for it. That's ok.


Rich

Sorry Rich on Spelling My Bad ! I'm old

 

[Sven]

Why would a person opt to buy a used one and give up the lifetime warranty to save less than $30? That makes no sense to me. Seems to me the difference in price for a used machine should be equal to or greater than the $50 potential charge if you need to send it in.

Tesoros rarely have a problem, have bought many used ones over the years and not one ever had to be sent back to Tesoro. And a bunch were from the 1980-90's. And they still kept on finding goodies. Now, if your a careless person or has a habit of things owned breaking down on them, by all means, buy new with a warranty.

I just traded for a Mojave with out a warranty.