I bought the Garrett pro pointer from amazon in 2016. Used it one time and it worked fine. Now that my son decided he wasted to get more involved in metal detecting, Fast forward to January 2020. After pulling the Jarrett at pro and pro pointer out of the closet. The pointer just goes crazy when you turn it on. I replaced the battery. Still going nuts! It literally was only used for 5 minutes looking for a lost ring in 2016. Garrett if you are reading this review. I sure would appreciate if you would contact me. Also after doing some research. This pointer was manufactured in 2008 but sold it to me 8 years later. So know I have a pointer that is 12 years old.. kinda strange. No wonder it’s not working.Garrett Pro-Pointer, not recommend, get the new Garrett Pro-Pointer AT, it so much better, I had trouble with the old Garrett Pro-Pointer and sent it back, the Camo Canvas pouch is nice I have two.Thank you.This is a must in metal detecting, wether at the beach, in the park or a trail. The Garrett AT Pro pin pointer will not leave you disappointed, good to get to those small areas.Used it recently at the beach and it worked beautifully! Played about 3 hours, found money, my cousin found a gold tooth crown! Definitely recommend this pointer, no matter which metal detector you own!I couldn't imagine detecting without my pro pointer. If you don't have one...you are missing out and wasting a TON of time!