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  1. Hi Ralph and others, Yes, I heard this morning the bad news, but knew he wasn't doing real well the past year or so from what I heard from mutual friends. God Bless John and his family, sad news. John "GoldMaster" B., also noted for the "pointy finger." I have some great story about John and some of our adventures during the early years of chasing Gold and Meteorites. John had a huge passion for metal detecting for gold and later meteorites. He loved to razz me, along with others that used the Minelab PI's, referring to them as Coatracks. This ended after a few large Minelab finds were made, but John loved to razz, kid and joke around. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed for sure. I'll post some more later after I dig up some pictures I have with him. John will be missed and for the ones that didn't get the chance to meet him, you guys/gals would of loved him. Rob
  2. Wow Doc, That is a good picture and I remember that day. Thanks for always being a special friend. I will dig up some pictures I have with you and post them when I can. I would like to say, Doc has been an amazing friend, but beyond that, one of the best US Distributors for Coiltek products back in the day. Also, Doc Detecting is one of the best manufactures of prospecting accessories and gear out there. I highly recommend, support and sell all of Doc's stuff. P.S. I sent the picture to Dennis, he said that is when he was Fat and I was skinny ... LOL God Bless you Doc! Rob
  3. Hi Steve, No it was for the Quattro/Explorer series, thought it was a Mono. Sorry for the delay Steve. I reached out to my US Coiltek Dist, they didn't have anymore left either. Hope all is well. Rob
  4. Hi Guys, Ya, that was me in the GP Extreme ad, boy have I aged since then .... LOL I found some of my best, large gold, with the GP Extreme. I think it had to do with the first GP detector that had a bit better sensitivity and depth over the prior SD detectors. That all being said, I still remember the first SD2000 and just had to get my hands on one. A good friend, long passed was killing it with the new Minelab SD2000, handful of slugs. I rounded up all I could, $3750 and purchased one of the first ones to arrive. I never looked back after that .... Great times. Rob
  5. Hello All, More coils arrive, but won't have long if you're still searching for one. https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/minelab-manticore-m8-coil-with-skidplate-8x5-5-elliptical-double-d/
  6. Hello Everyone, Just received another batch of the new Manticore Searchcoils, M8 and M15's. The M8's are the hot ones right now. Below you can find and order if you're still looking for one, Thanks! https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/minelab-manticore-m8-coil-with-skidplate-8x5-5-elliptical-double-d/
  7. Hello, For years I sold Detech coils and accessories through Detector Electronics. I'm not sure what happened, but at some point it was impossible to get coils, so I pretty much gave up. From time to time, I do get customers asking about Detech coils and if I can still get them. Rob
  8. Hi Gerry, I just happened to see and read this thread. Thanks for the kind works, I feel the same about you. I just returned from a long day of detecting and I'm pooped out to write much. Going to be interesting when the AlgoForce hits the US market. Rob
  9. Hi Gerry, I think it goes back to what most can afford. Everyone would love to own a GPX 6000 or even a GPZ 7000, but most know there are other priorities for most that come before a super, high end detector. I get calls all the time about how someone would love to own a GPZ, but the wife would leave them. Historically, the GPX 4500 and 5000 were the best sellers, more so after they were both discounted down to $2499 and $3995.00. I still today get inquiries on them, but both long discontinued here in the US. Keep in mind also, the GPX can really probably find about 85% off all the gold that is out there today. There will always be nuggets that are too small, crystalline, too deep ,,,,, and the list goes on and on .... If most would just focus on what they can find, rather than what they might be missing! I could "what if" all the time. The big advantage I see with the AlgoForce 1500 is the price and all the aftermarket coils you can use with it. I think if Minelab continued to carry and support the GPX 4500 @ $2499, we wouldn't probably be having these discussions today. Just my thoughts,
  10. Hi Guys, Not to toot any horns, whether it really matters or not, but we purchased all the GPX 5000's Minelab Americas & American Detector Distributors had early last year. We sold them all within months of the purchase at $3995.00 US. Prior to that, we purchased all the GPX 4500's that were selling at $2499 and we blew them out like Hotcakes. I personally wish they were both available, the GPX 4500 at $2500 would still fly off the shelves in my opinion here in the US. I agree, at some point the parts are not available forcing them to discontinue detectors. Rob
  11. This is a great question, so I will chime in. The GPX 5000 is very versatile in a lot of different areas with the 8 soil timings and hundreds of other combo with settings. The GPX 5000 also has the option of using much more coil sizes and manufactures than the GPX 6000 currently. There are also signal enhancers, SteelPhase, headphones, external speakers and other options available that are not right now for the GPX 6000. I personally used the GPX 5000 for about 8 years before parting with it and upgrading to the GPZ 7000. I was very skeptical at first, as I had a lot of success with the GPX 5000. The GPX 5000 in my option is still one of the best gold detectors available, but only the ones that are really going to spend the time learning the settings, timings and such will benefit the most in my opinion. The new GPX 6000 is impressive, very lightweight, super easy to use, battery attaches to unit (no power cord and external battery) and it's super sensitive to small gold and specimens, better than the GPX 5000. That all being said, I have noticed more ground noise & EMI with the GPX 6000 over the GPX 5000, but I'm sure it has to do with the technology and having hyper-sensitivity. I have had friends purchase a GPX 6000 and go back to the GPX 5000 recently, while a good portion of others love the GPX 6000 and will never part with it. Neither detector, unless buried at extremely depths are going to miss Gram sized gold. The GPX 6000 is able to find stuff under a grain in size (480 grains/ounce) on the surface or bedrock, while the GPX 5000 realistically is like 2-3 grains (still super small). You really have to evaluate what exactly you want to do and what options are available now for the detector you want. Also, your budget is part of it, as the GPX 6000 has increased to $6499, while the GPX 5000's are discontinued and unable to purchase new. You can pick up used GPX 5000's anywhere from about $2000-$3000 depending on condition and access/coils included. Hope this helps a bit, Rob
  12. Hi Ethan, I did a quick search on Minelab's website and found these dealers near you - https://www.minelab.com/usa/where-to-buy?search=dealer&country=41&postcode=&name=&detector=252529 If anyone is search a location for Minelab products, visit their website - www.minelab.com and then click the "Where to Buy" tab. From there it will ask you your country and what product you're asking about. From there it will search your location. I placed in China and GPZ 7000 and found the info above in the link for you. Rob
  13. Hi Ethan, Sounds good, send me the info and I will see what we can do, if we can't Minelab and I will find someone that can support your friends needs. Rob
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