So... Please tell me Why does a metal detector cost $2499 again?

[FreeBirdTim]

Sour grapes analogy? Hardly. I just see WAY too many dealers posting here (see the very first reply in this thread) telling everyone that their 2k detectors are so much better than the "cheaper" ones and to run out and buy one. You don't need to spend that kind of money to enjoy this hobby, as I have proven. Again, check out Beau Ouimette's finds and you'll see what I am talking about.

P.S. Not everyone wants to spend their time digging up silver Rosies and Mercs. Some people actually enjoy finding relics that are a part of U.S. history.

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

People spend what they want to enjoy the hobby or activity they are doing, same way with cars and trucks. You can get from point a to point b with a tiny car, but the ride is not as safe or enjoyable as one you can stretch out in and protects you in a crash. No one is saying you need to spend $2000, which is why we always ask what their budget is. If they say $200 we try to give best answer for that price range and if they say $ 2000 we give best answer for that budget and it want be same detector based on $200 budget.

Bedford Detectors made a good post based on personal knowledge.





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[Jason in Enid]

Sour grapes analogy? Hardly. I just see WAY too many dealers posting here (see the very first reply in this thread) telling everyone that their 2k detectors are so much better than the "cheaper" ones and to run out and buy one. You don't need to spend that kind of money to enjoy this hobby, as I have proven. Again, check out Beau Ouimette's finds and you'll see what I am talking about.

P.S. Not everyone wants to spend their time digging up silver Rosies and Mercs. Some people actually enjoy finding relics that are a part of U.S. history.

HA! What rubbish! You think that DEUS and E-Trac and CTX and others are incapable of finding relics?

Finding items in a virgin spot with a $10 chinese detector doesn't mean it's equal other others, only that it found what it was capable of finding. I'm not knocking any detectors and I hope that everyone is happy with what they use. But your constant demanding that no detector is better than any other is just laughable, and is DIRECTLY relevant to the attitude of " that is beyond the reach of most people, and must be pure hype and lies. It can't be any better than what I can afford."

 

[FreeBirdTim]

No one is saying you need to spend $2000, which is why we always ask what their budget is. If they say $200 we try to give best answer for that price range and if they say $ 2000 we give best answer for that budget and it want be same detector based on $200 budget.

So you are a metal detector dealer? So much for your "unbiased" opinion here. You are just confirming what I just stated. The guys telling you that a 2k detector is better are the ones who SELL them.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

But your constant demanding that no detector is better than any other is just laughable, and is DIRECTLY relevant to the attitude of " that is beyond the reach of most people, and must be pure hype and lies. It can't be any better than what I can afford."

I'm sure Beau Ouimette can afford to spend 5k on a detector, but he doesn't. Why is that? Because he knows that there's NO difference between his AT Pro and the latest super duper XP Deus or other 2k machine.

Maybe TNet needs to highlight any poster that is also a dealer here. Anyone who sells detectors for a living shouldn't be giving his "unbaised" opinion, since he has financial gain in the back of his mind when he states that opinion.

 

[el padron]

it's not for money
it's not for pride
You have been taken for a ride

The tools you use seek out wet treasure
The past time brings you lots of pleasure

In retrospect of your stock spoof
Your pin pointer is still not waterproof
We search the sea, it has not parted
$135,? Are you re*****?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Next thing you know, this thread will get one more parting shot from the mod and then it will be locked. Modus operandi here, I'm afraid.

 

[Fletch88]

FYI I've seen Beau use a $5k GPX, T2, ATP. It really depends on the area and soil conditions as to what works best. I agree though that a $160 compadre used in the right spot will find goodies, while in other locations is useless.

 

[Slingshot]

In the old gold fields the suttlers who ran the stores where the miners bought their supplies were actually the ones who made the consistent big money. Still works the same way now. Not everybody actually needs a surf, nugget, or deep relic specialized machine. Give your expenso do it all rig a break, and get an old used BFO, TR, or VLF unit, make some money and have some fun. You may discover that you can live without all the extras and still find the goodies and have fun too. TR's and older VLF's are a dime a dozen and must be millions of them sitting in closets and garages waiting to be really worked out by an efficient operator. The old BFO's are the most maligned and overlooked detectors ever made, and with practice they verge on magic, just have to learn their complex language, which isn't easy but very rewarding. Cheers!!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Maybe TNet needs to highlight any poster that is also a dealer here. Anyone who sells detectors for a living shouldn't be giving his "unbaised" opinion, since he has financial gain in the back of his mind when he states that opinion.

All supporting vendors are tagged as such already, and their opinions are just as valued as others...

So you are a metal detector dealer? So much for your "unbiased" opinion here. You are just confirming what I just stated. The guys telling you that a 2k detector is better are the ones who SELL them.

No I am not a dealer, I am a mod here.

Next thing you know, this thread will get one more parting shot from the mod and then it will be locked. Modus operandi here, I'm afraid.

I advise you post by rules and not attack moderation or mods. Consider this a warning......



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[FreeBirdTim]

No one is saying you need to spend $2000, which is why WE always ask what their budget is. If they say $200 WE try to give best answer for that price range and if they say $ 2000 We give best answer for that budget and it want be same detector based on $200 budget.

Sorry, this comment seems to imply that you are a dealer. Who is the "we" in your comment?

 

[Jason in Enid]

I'm sure Beau Ouimette can afford to spend 5k on a detector, but he doesn't. Why is that? Because he knows that there's NO difference between his AT Pro and the latest super duper XP Deus or other 2k machine.

Maybe TNet needs to highlight any poster that is also a dealer here. Anyone who sells detectors for a living shouldn't be giving his "unbaised" opinion, since he has financial gain in the back of his mind when he states that opinion.

Well then, I hope you realize that Beau is a PAID SPONSOR for Garrett metal detectors. When Garrett gives you free gear and $$$ for using their equipment in your videos then you certainly aren't going to see him break out a DEUS are you?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry, this comment seems to imply that you are a dealer. Who is the "we" in your comment?

We are "members" who reply to " I'm new, what detector should I buy"?



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[Jason in Enid]

Sorry, this comment seems to imply that you are a dealer. Who is the "we" in your comment?

Every member on the forum who helps the constant flow of people asking "what detector should I buy".

edit- Ha, TH beat me by a few seconds.

 

[RustyGold]

I started off with an ATP but found it unbalanced and a bit front end heavy for me personally as I have two worn out shoulders. I still wanted to detect and so started researching detectors that had a neutral balance inherent in their design.
The first one I discovered was the Excalibur mounted to a CF shaft with Excellent balance that enabled me to detect for up to 3 or 4 hours with little to no discomfort.
Wanting a backup detector that I could use in all terrains, I soon gravitated to the CTX. The CTX is wonderfully balanced and allows me to detect without any problems as well.
Both of these detectors I purchased used and got lucky there was nothing wrong with either of them.
All in all, I paid less than the price of a new CTX for both of them and with the exercise I've gotten swinging them my strength in my shoulders have greatly improved. To me that alone was worth the price of the ticket.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I'm looking to purchase a CTX-3030 or E-trac in the near future, sound like very interesting machines.

 

[Ahab8]

I have no problem with people buying expensive machines. I e got good friends with Deus and 30-30s. And yes they find great stuff. To me that's the only thing that counts. If you spend $3000 and make incredible finds, fantastic. If you spend $500 and make fantastic finds...great.
But....it's very evident that it's not necessary. I hate hearing people say you can't get a top notch machine for under a grand. I just think it sends a bad message and discourages the people that can't spend a lot of money. I want everybody who's passionate about treasure hunting to have a shot. As I said previously, it really is all about your finds. And I see people like Bill D with his F75 kill it every time out. And Joey Fresh and Beau O. They kill it because the do great research and they're tenacious about putting in the effort and getting great permissions.
Spending $900 on my T2 didn't put me in the poor house by any means. And yes I could have bout a $2500 machine. But after talking to the people that I respect and that hunt the types of sites that I wanted to hunt I chose the T2. It's damn deep and once you learn it I don't feel like I'm missing much.
So after all of this rambling, my point to anybody reading this that can't can't spend thousands of dollars on a machine is this: You can be very successful with a machine that's under $1000. Do your homework, get into your local library, photocopy the old maps, go to the local historian, and learn whatever machine you get. You WILL be successful, I guarantee it. Don't ever get discouraged because you can't afford the latest greatest most expensive machine. You don't need it. And if you work hard with your first machine you'll be able to upgrade in no time by selling your finds. So keep your chins up and go find all of that amazing stuff that's in he ground.
I'll never forget how incredible this first year was for me. With a little hard work everybody can reach those goals. Good luck, Abe

 

[dieselram94]

Talk about one of the most redundant threads going...
Everyone buy what you can afford and what you prefer...


Sent from a empty soda can!

 

[Ahab8]

Talk about one of the most redundant threads going...
Everyone buy what you can afford and what you prefer...


Sent from a empty soda can!

Lol yep you're right. Nothing like saying the same thing over and over in a million different ways. I'm checking out of this one. Thanks for snapping me out of my trance

 

[el padron]

Talk about one of the most redundant threads going...
Everyone buy what you can afford and what you prefer...


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