Stick to your local dealer. He's in the best position to offer service after the sale as well as demo and training before the sale.
Regarding Pin Pointers... the %#$%^# Pin Pointer breaks down.... after the third time, those expensive shipping costs add up.
Go for a quality pin pointer like the Sun Ray which actually interfaces with your detector's circuit.
I just spent about 2 hours training two guys on metal detecting and answering their questions etc. One got the sun ray probe. !#!@#$!@$ will not spend that amout of time.....
As stated in numerous forums, for the most part, they are order takers. When it comes to the finer points of the hobby, order from a qualified dealer, an actual hobbiest who is going to take you out and 'show you the ropes' and I don't mean the ropes of frustration.
@$#%@% has turned to bundling, offering lots of 'freebies' which are stuck with an over-inflated price.
Stick to the Sponsering Dealers, Your Local Dealer but make sure they are there for the follow-up information and service.
Also.... becareful of their last second Bait and Switch.... it may not be in your best interest.