Minelab 3030 is definitely one awesome machine that is in a league of its own that other detectors just don't and can't compare. But when simple comparisons in depth with other detectors costing less can keep up just buy modifying/upgrading coil sizes..., well, what can you argue about anymore?? Really?
Goldhound, you can argue about the CTX's strength, which is picking good targets out of area's that are filled with iron. Or you can argue that it is ultimately customizable in terms of the audio patterns available so you can make it sound the way you want. Or, you can argue that you can dive with it, keep track of field coverage with the GPS, save findpoints to log your finds with settings shown, see multiple targets below the coil with Target Trace, or you can argue that it is simply a joy to hold in your hand and admire the build quality.
I think that we all know that it is not for everyone, any at that price point it should be obvious.
If I wanted pure depth, I would use one of my PI machines.
But, if it were a rip off, why am I giddy every time I use it despite laying out 2 grand?
Past machines: XLT, CZ6a and CZ7a Pro, MXT, Tesoro Golden Sabre and Cutlass II, Xterra and a few more still in my closet.
To each his own.
