keith wills from east texas metal detectors

[PAPPYGOL]

i got to speak with keith wills from east texas detectors today. i wasnt suprised he is still a super smart guy, always willing to help. i bought a detector last week and the manual was very misleading, but, he set me straight, ive had him repair countless machines over the last 30 years, mostly old vintage machines. always came back working like new, thanks keith.

 

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[bubbacat]

What was Mr. Will's turn-around time on repair jobs?

Thx,
BC

 

[bubbacat]

Shipped a detector to East TX Metal Detectors the first week in Jan, 2022.

It's now 7 October...

No word yet.

 

[camichael]

Keith repaired my Surmaster and the turnaround was a couple of weeks..... Nothing but praise for East Texas Detectors.

 

[rstcso]

Early last year I sent Keith two Tesoros for repair: a Lobo Super Traq and a Tiger Shark. I checked in every few months and there was always some excuse why they weren't ready. A few months ago, I pretty much wrote them off. A couple of weeks ago, Keith called to say they were completed and the balance including shipping. I gave him my credit card number and was billed about $10 more than quoted, but wasn't too concerned. I'm still waiting for them and his main number now appears to be disconnected. I will be contacting my credit card company tomorrow.

 

[CaptEsteban]

Early last year I sent Keith two Tesoros for repair: a Lobo Super Traq and a Tiger Shark. I checked in every few months and there was always some excuse why they weren't ready. A few months ago, I pretty much wrote them off. A couple of weeks ago, Keith called to say they were completed and the balance including shipping. I gave him my credit card number and was billed about $10 more than quoted, but wasn't too concerned. I'm still waiting for them and his main number now appears to be disconnected. I will be contacting my credit card company tomorrow.

He is the last person I would let work on a detector. He kept one of mine for almost 6 months, never touched it, & got ill when I demanded it’s return. I am not the only one who he has treated badly.

 

[rstcso]

Just got off the phone with the credit card company. I'm debating also filing credit card fraud charges. Based on Texas statutes, he has committed a state jail felony.

When I sent them last year, he had many glowing reviews.

 

[CaptEsteban]

Expierence with East Texas Metal Detectors

I ordered a new switch from Keith Wills, $35 later I received a used switch with solder and a piece of wire on one terminal. There were also signs of ware. The switch did not fit the Detector without a lot of mods which was not stated when I bought it. Terminals were turned the wrong direction...

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[boogeyman]

Expierence with East Texas Metal Detectors

I ordered a new switch from Keith Wills, $35 later I received a used switch with solder and a piece of wire on one terminal. There were also signs of ware. The switch did not fit the Detector without a lot of mods which was not stated when I bought it. Terminals were turned the wrong direction...

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Sorry to hear. I've sent him several machines over the years no problems. Recently had him work on some Garrett Blood Hounds & he said to drop a twenty in an envelope. I'm positive he sent my Garrett back before my twenty got to him, that's gotta say something. I'm thinking he's gotten way behind since he got sick. Call him &talk to him.

 

[Normeleni]

i got to speak with keith wills from east texas detectors today. i wasnt suprised he is still a super smart guy, always willing to help. i bought a detector last week and the manual was very misleading, but, he set me straight, ive had him repair countless machines over the last 30 years, mostly old vintage machines. always came back working like new, thanks keith.

I’m still waiting. I sent him one a 1265x middle of last year. Got it back after countless calls around the end of the year. Detector functioned but with virtually no depth. Sent it back in May. Still no word or response to my queries.

 

[Isla Ocean Treasures]

I would not recommend Keith, East Texas Metal Detectors either. I sent him a Tesoro Sand Shark in July 2022, after paying $195 for repairs it was returned to me in October, days before I left for Mexico for the winter. I tested the unit and still did not work. I contacted Kieth who asked it to be sent back and I explained it would sent when I returned from Mexico. I sent it in March 2023 and today September 5, 2023 after many calls he finally said he had found the problem " that a wire had been pulled from the board". I explained he was the only one to work on it and he hung up on me. If I ever have another metal detector go bad I will mount it on the wall as art work or throw it in the trash before sending it to Keith, East Texas Metal Detectors. it's not worth the frustration.

 

[Isla Ocean Treasures]

I would not recommend Keith, East Texas Metal Detectors either. I sent him a Tesoro Sand Shark in July 2022, after paying $195 for repairs it was returned to me in October, days before I left for Mexico for the winter. I tested the unit and still did not work. I contacted Kieth who asked it to be sent back and I explained it would sent when I returned from Mexico. I sent it in March 2023 and today September 5, 2023 after many calls he finally said he had found the problem " that a wire had been pulled from the board". I explained he was the only one to work on it and he hung up on me. If I ever have another metal detector go bad I will mount it on the wall as art work or throw it in the trash before sending it to Keith, East Texas Metal Detectors. it's not worth the frustration.

UPDATE: I just talked to Keith and after I requested he just return my Tesoro Sand Shark and the money I paid him to repair it to me, he hung up again. This seems like his only way to resolve issues.

 

[bubbacat]

To All Who have Ears:

I sent a Fisher 1266 for repair to Mr. Wills at East Texas the first week of January 2022. It's now 30 September, 2023, some 21 months later.

I finally called him three weeks ago, and kindly asked him for a status. He asked me to call back in about a week. I waited two weeks and rang him again. He mumbled something about having a hard time finding parts for the older Fisher machines, which is probably true. I have not decided what to do next: leave the detector with him or pay to have it returned. Either way, I'm out of considerable money.

If considering his services, I will leave you with the words: estis admoniti.

B😾

 

[jwm45]

Shipped a detector to East TX Metal Detectors the first week in Jan, 2022.

It's now 7 October...

No word yet.

YOU better check him out he is covered with detectors all year long!!

 

[magic12]

YOU better check him out he is covered with detectors all year long!!

Is he still doing repairs being 6 months no word yet
Send a perfect working goldscanner for the famous depth mod

 

[Isla Ocean Treasures]

After over 25 months, over 300 phone calls to Keith Wells, East Texas Metal Detectors, phone numbers, (903-918-1890 and 903-734-7773) (over 95% unanswered), filing a complaint with the BBB (which was closed due to his lack of response), call his local police department and being referred to the county sheriff, who suggested I contact the Texas Attorney General and file a complaint, paying for the original repair of $195 which fixed nothing, shipping my Tesoro Sank Shark cost twice, MY UNIT WAS RETURNED TO ME ON AUGUST 31, 2024 STILL NOT WORKING. . I highly recommend that no one use East Texas Metal Detectors! If he has your metal detector, you deserve to get it back.

 

[magic12]

After over 25 months, over 300 phone calls to Keith Wells, East Texas Metal Detectors, phone numbers, (903-918-1890 and 903-734-7773) (over 95% unanswered), filing a complaint with the BBB (which was closed due to his lack of response), call his local police department and being referred to the county sheriff, who suggested I contact the Texas Attorney General and file a complaint, paying for the original repair of $195 which fixed nothing, shipping my Tesoro Sank Shark cost twice, MY UNIT WAS RETURNED TO ME ON AUGUST 31, 2024 STILL NOT WORKING. . I highly recommend that no one use East Texas Metal Detectors! If he has your metal detector, you deserve to get it back.View attachment 2166748View attachment 2166749

Is he still repairing? His website is down

 

[Isla Ocean Treasures]

Is he still repairing? His website is down

My experience is no however that is simple my opinion from my last 25 months. Sorry!!!

 

[detectorcowboy]

I've had Keith repair a couple of detectors over the years for me I have no complaints.

 

[bridgett85]

i got to speak with keith wills from east texas detectors today. i wasnt suprised he is still a super smart guy, always willing to help. i bought a detector last week and the manual was very misleading, but, he set me straight, ive had him repair countless machines over the last 30 years, mostly old vintage machines. always came back working like new, thanks keith.

That’s really cool! Keith Wills sounds like a gem of a guy—it's rare to find someone with that level of expertise and willingness to help out. It must be awesome having someone like him you can rely on, especially for those vintage machines. There’s nothing better than getting them back in working order after a repair! Having someone who knows the ins and outs of these detectors can make all the difference. Glad he was able to help you out again!