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Wanted to preorder Equinox!
- Thread starter jimmyzr1
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Champ Ferguson
New member
Bill B. said:
I thought that was illegal (federally) in the US.....
The dealer I ordered mine stop taking orders a couple of weeks after announced and feel most have done the same thing, I am number 4 so I may have one as soon as release. Being they are so popular I wonder how many that have been preordered may not see them for a while and may not until late summer depending on how many were ordered and how fast they can make them. I was told that some dealers may only get 1 or 2 to begin with as they want all dealers to get at least one and go from there if they had placed a order in for some. I do believe the dealers have many on order and really don't want to add to there order at this time until they know when they will get the ones ordered already. if they order more and they don't see them until latter on the customers may have change their minds on them and canceled their order and the dealer now has too many to move.
I had said before that those that didn't preordered as they wanted to wait and see what others that have them say about them may have a long wait, I really hope I am wrong as I would like to see all that want one have one in their hands by April 1 so we can enjoy them.
Rick
I had said before that those that didn't preordered as they wanted to wait and see what others that have them say about them may have a long wait, I really hope I am wrong as I would like to see all that want one have one in their hands by April 1 so we can enjoy them.
Rick
GeorgeinSC
Well-known member
Take a look at the sponsors for this forum. Do a little research and see if they are Minelab dealers and get on the phone and talk to them.
Kellyco did it to me. I got on the preorder list on Dec. 12. Got my credit card statement earlier this week, and there it was, $899, charged on Dec. 12. I called Kellyco. The person I spoke with there was very nice, and he immediately cancelled the credit charge -- and my preorder. Am I the only person who preordered through Kellyco and got charged in advance?
Champ Ferguson
New member
You'd think with interest rates where they are it isn't worth hassling customers over some miniscule amount of money that can be realized via early charging. I don't get it, but I aint runnin a business either so who knows. 
Jason in Enid
Active member
Bill B. said:
KellyCo charged everyone who pre-ordered. They are the only company I know who did this. Everyone else just took a list of names.
My dealer ask for a 10% down and the remainder when a definite date he knows when mine will be in, so I felt that was fair to know I am serious for one without paying for it completely.
Rick
I ordered in a second one too from the new dealer that is going to be the local dealer being I am not going to be. Not sure what I will do with it yet and will see when it come in.
Rick
I ordered in a second one too from the new dealer that is going to be the local dealer being I am not going to be. Not sure what I will do with it yet and will see when it come in.
All a dealer has to do is make a list of names. When they get their first order, say it's 12 detectors. Go down the list calling each person until they have credit card payments for the first 12 detectors and ship them out. With the next order, continue down the list. If person number 7 says I don't have to money right now, move their name to the bottom of the list. Boy, that's sounds really difficult. I don't see any reason a reputable dealer needs to get paid up front (unless of course they need the money to place their order). In that case they shouldn't be in business if they're cutting it that close and have no operating funds. Then they should get out of the business and get their name on a waiting list with everyone else. Just sayin'
Wayfarer
Member
I also paid the sales tax at the time back in September. My dealer is very reputable and has been in business a long time, so I'm not worried one bit. He never gave me any reason he had to collect up front, nor did I ask. I assume it's to ensure a place for my order right at the front of the line. Worst case, is that I somehow get lumped in with all the unpaid pre-orders. But I am still under the impression that I will be one of the very first in my region to take delivery, which I am expecting around the end of the month when the floodgates open. I'll keep the forum updated.
Credit card companies do not giveth, they only taketh away from BOTH dealers & customers. Typically 2-4% depending on sales volume.Champ Ferguson said:You'd think with interest rates where they are it isn't worth hassling customers over some miniscule amount of money that can be realized via early charging. I don't get it, but I aint runnin a business either so who knows.
"Rewards" cards even more. You pay extra for your reward. If you deal local make your best deal then offer CASH at a 3% discount.
That will save you abt $28 on a EQ800.
On deposits on small items ( knobs, antennas etc) I would take 100% + shipping then have the distributor send direct to customer.
Big stuff that you only sell a few times a year like ultra modern high end sets or aircraft carrier sized combos I would take 10% NON refundable.
I would also send them to the distributors showroom first so they can be sure. The 10% covered restocking fees or discounting the set
to get rid of it before it "comes due".
IMHO 100% on an EQ is nuts. I would question any dealer needing the $$ to make an order. They have access to check protection, lines
of credit or floor planning IF credit worthy. No need for cash. If not credit worthy they are on the edge & so is your deposit !
10% is fair to be sure you are serious & want a place on the list. Enuf fer now
73 Tom N.H.
LFOD !
sgoss66
Well-known member
I know of a dealer that has two lists -- pre-order, and wait list. You can get on either list -- pre-order, with some money "down payment," and "wait list," which is free. When the machines arrive, he will go through his "pre-order" list first, in order, and then, after those are filled, will start on his "wait list." Seems perfectly reasonable to me. If someone WANTED to pay him full price up front, I'm guessing he'd be willing, if that's what they wanted to do, and I'd guess that would put that person"at the top" of the "pre-order" list. In no way is he "requiring" a "full up-front payment" from anyone.
Just thought I'd throw that out there. Seems like a very reasonable and fair way for a dealer to handle the situation IMO.
Steve
Just thought I'd throw that out there. Seems like a very reasonable and fair way for a dealer to handle the situation IMO.
Steve
Champ Ferguson
New member
I agree, Steve. If I was a buyer or seller, that sounds very fair.
NorCalGold
New member
I purchased from BBH and was required to pay in advance to pre-order. Paypal has a 6 month zero interest promotion and I used that to secure my Equinox. When the detector is delivered, I will pay the balance with no accrued interest 
silvercoinboy
Well-known member
I ordered mine back in the end of October from K & Co and was charged the full amount up front minus a 15% military discount ( I'm currently deployed to Afghanistan, and get back in March) I was happy to do it since I think it will be so popular that it might be 12-15 months backordered once it comes out, and the price point will go up