Heatho said:
from Minelab web-site, so I guess they have been tested to a degree for them to make these observations.
"HOW ARE COPIES MADE?
Counterfeit copies are often made in China. They can vary in appearance and quality. In some cases, criminal counterfeiters take a cheap detector and brand it with a Minelab product name. These are easily identifiable as poor copies to people familiar with Minelab product. Recent counterfeits are more difficult to identify as cosmetically they look very similar to genuine Minelab products - these are most likely to mislead our customers.
BUYER BEWARE: Genuine Minelab metal detectors are only made by Minelab in Australia and by Plexus Corp, USA in their Malaysian facility. Thats it, nowhere else!
WHAT IS WRONG WITH COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT?
It CANNOT deliver the high performance of genuine Minelab product. People waste precious time and money with inferior product, missing valuable targets.
It CANNOT provide the durability and reliability of genuine Minelab product. People realise they are victims when they experience failures of counterfeit product in the field.
It DOES NOT contain approved and tested high performance Minelab precision componentry and software.
It DOES NOT have ANY level of Warranty or Service Repair support.
The added value and reassurance you gain from purchasing a genuine Minelab product includes the Minelab product warranty along with ongoing support in getting the best performance from your detector. You can read more about the support Minelab offers in our Customer Care Charter.
