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Topic: Gonna order a Minaska tomorrow morning...Last chance to talk me out of it
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 04:54 PM
Actually, I don't want anyone to talk me out of it ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
So I called the good folks at Minaska and got all the questions I have answered so I am pressing on.
The only thing that worries me is that I am 'puter illiterate. If anybody can screw up downloading the sounds and changing the banks its me.
Gonna get the M1/sidewinder combo and a 10wTOA speaker.
Never used a decoy before so that will be a learning experience for me.
I have used a e caller in the past. It did work and called coyotes but it also let me down on a few occasions(by not operating properly) and that kind of turned me off to using one. Plus it just seemed like more gear to hump around.
Hopefully, I'll be happy this time.
Great customer service so far as well. Guy had no problem answering my questions. Thats always a plus
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Paul Melching
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posted August 19, 2008 05:11 PM
Mule
I'll trade ya for my fx-5 LOL
Anymore, I look like a moving van in the desert.
Camera,caller, decoy,rifle or shotgun , stool (cuz I'm OLD).Some guys even carry ladders.
It was simple when I knew absolutley nothing and carried a rifle and a lanyard.
Good luck with the new unit they sound goood!
Paul
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 05:31 PM
I hear ya paul
Things sure have changed.
I remember doing this with ONE call
ONE gun
And one of those misquito net style camo thingies you wore over your jacket. They cost a whole dollar at Target.
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Scott F.
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posted August 19, 2008 05:31 PM
Mule- Smart choice. You'll love it or Rich Higgins will give you your money back.
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 05:32 PM
Scott,
Rich's review was the deciding factor in me even considering one.
But now that I know Rich will reimburse me I am much more comfortable
[ August 19, 2008, 05:34 PM: Message edited by: MULE ]
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Dan Carey
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posted August 19, 2008 05:40 PM
I had a U1 and its sold. The decoy works great from slow to fast mode. If Rich has to buy it back, he's on his own. I own a WT.
[ September 04, 2008, 06:20 PM: Message edited by: Dan Carey ]
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 05:42 PM
It just dawned on me..
I'll be the first one to use it in Mongolia!!
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Paul Melching
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posted August 19, 2008 06:17 PM
Cool! dont you have wolves in mongolia?
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 06:20 PM
Paul,yes we do
Except the ones in my area are smaller than the others and they suspiciously like coyotes
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Semp
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posted August 19, 2008 06:41 PM
For my $.02, I have the Bandit M1 and it works as advertised. No problems. The MB Cottontail sound worked pretty good at the LBL.
If ya need help downloading sounds or using the Minaska Sound and Print Utility, just pm me and I'll see if I can help.
Of course I might accidentally erase your whole caller but it won't be intentional. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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csmithers
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posted August 19, 2008 08:19 PM
GOOOOOOO Mongoloids!
What's the shipping like to Outer Mongolia!?
I heard it's on par with the shipping to BFE...
Some Khan Artist told me it was high. Don't know if I believe it.
Live long and prosper, eh?
Vulcan, Mongolian. They all look the same to me.
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MULE
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posted August 19, 2008 08:49 PM
Free shipping to Mongolia
I don't know how they do it ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
I just hopes it makes it thru customs
But then again,if I throw around the Sultans name (PBUH), I probably won't have a problem
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TA17Rem
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posted August 23, 2008 09:07 PM
Good choice on a E-caller Mule and good luck.. Like others have said if you need help with the sounds and what ever just let us know, will be more than happy to help...
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Cayotaytalker
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posted August 24, 2008 07:59 AM
Mule i hope you injoy your new tool of the trade. I also went with the Minaska. I'm glade i did not go with the other brand. Yet i'm sure they are very good e-callers also.The fx-5 & fx-3 seam like nice calls. The one thing for me is that Minaska always seams about $100 bucks less than the other brand. And trust me there is alot i can do with those 100 saw mill dollars!Plus those PC suck ass sheet eaters over on the other channel just piss me off.And there is a good chance i will never own one.There for because i'm a hard head,i will never know how good of a call the other brand makes. And sir not only am i puter illiterate, i'm just damn illiterate! So if i can load the sounds so can you. It's fun and it's eazy.
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Now thats prime coyote country!
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Leonard
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posted August 31, 2008 01:29 PM
MULE, did you get it yet?
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MULE
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posted August 31, 2008 01:40 PM
Not yet Leonard
But I really don't expect to see it for a bit. These 4 day holiday weekends always screw up stuff.It screws up my timelines and I'm sure it screws up Minaskas as well. Just the way it is
All the people we tried to schedule work with last week will be screaming for it come tuesday or wednesday.
I hate the holidays
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MULE
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posted September 04, 2008 05:39 PM
Hmmmmmm...
Sent a E mail yesterday looking for just a update. No answer which wasn't a big deal.
Until I read that thread at PM.
Got me wondering now
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Leonard
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posted September 04, 2008 05:57 PM
There was a reason why I asked, MULE. I have been waiting for a month. I didn't even want to admit it before, not wishing any adversity or flack for Minaska, but this is getting to be a bit much. Needless to say I could have used my Foxpro LAST WEEKEND, like I wanted, but instead, I'm still waiting. Of course, they charged my card right away.
Good hunting. LB
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MULE
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posted September 04, 2008 06:20 PM
You have been waiting a month?
Did you order it on line or over the phone??
I went into business for myself about 15 years ago. Wish I didn't because then maybe I would have a life. But thats a different story.
One thing I did learn is this. If you think it will take 1-2 weeks to get a product to a customer?? Then tell that customer 3-4 weeks.
That way if it takes 1-2 weeks you are golden.You are early and a hero. If it takes 3-4 weeks then you are on time.
Shit happens. People understand that. But if you say 2 weeks and that turns into 2 months then you have pissed off folks.
Not saying this is the case here. Just saying.
Another wise move is to tell your customer if his order is gonna be late. That always helps.
Me? I couldn't use my caller right now if I had it. So I'm not in a huge hurry.But in a couple weeks I plan on getting out and that will change
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Scott F.
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posted September 04, 2008 06:27 PM
Call Todd at MO until you get a hold of him.
I am in constant contact with him regarding company things but periodically there are lulls in communication due to them being very busy with business and personal items. Communication always picks up after a bit.
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MULE
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posted September 04, 2008 06:43 PM
Scott,
No offense but you totally missed the point of my post
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Cdog911
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posted September 04, 2008 07:08 PM
MULE,
They've wrapped up their move to a new production facility and are in the process of building motherboards which are being built in-house, rather than from outside sources. The point being that no orders are being filled right now, nor are they being ignored. The move put the entire production process into a holding pattern and they're all but ready to get things rolling any time now. They chose now to make this move because it's the off season and few people are actually using their gear. I can't speak as to why they didn't respond to you, but I just wanted to let you know that you weren't lost along the way. I've got buddies here at home that are waiting just like you.
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MULE
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posted September 04, 2008 07:12 PM
Cdog,
Thanks for the update
Now thats how you handle these things. Just tell folks what the deal is and its no big deal.
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Scott F.
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posted September 04, 2008 10:12 PM
Sorry, just trying to help.
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MULE
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posted September 04, 2008 10:51 PM
Scott,
No need to apologize and I realize you are trying to help.
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