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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 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
  4. 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/
  5. 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/
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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,
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Hi All, I think the biggest issue is when the claims are updated. Most online sites will only show the true, current claim status when the filings are ended each year for the BLM and County. Many sites, like MyLandMatters does updates each month I believe on claim changes when you're a registered member. However, could you still be on someone's claim if it was filed yesterday, YES. Could you be on a claim that is located, staked, but the claim was dropped last year from dues not paid, YES. The key is doing due diligence and the best research you can and then visit the site. At least at this point, you have the data and paperwork (proof) you made an honest attempt and trying to locate or prospect something that shows open if you run into problems with someone. The OnX Hunt app is great, shows good details and even private property, but does not show claims as you mentioned. Rob
  14. Hi Ethan, The dealers and Distributors have their regions, say the US for example. We are unable to ship outside the US per our contract of selling Minelab products. This prevents for the most part, dealers selling into other regions and allowing those dealers in those regions to get the sales. This is probably the best for Minelab, but many smaller regions don't have any dealers to even purchase from, meaning you almost have to purchase overseas or from another region/country. I have sold small parts like you mentioned to customers in places where they couldn't locate parts per Minelab's approval. Worst case, contact Minelab direct and allow them to give your friend the nearest location to purchase from. Hope this helps a bit. Rob
  15. Hey Guys, Would love for you guys to visit my Channel on Youtube - Nuggethunting https://www.youtube.com/@Nuggethunting/videos We have over 100 videos from educational, detectors info and tons of digging nugget footage. We haven't done any new videos in some time, so would like advice on our channel and what you would like to see. Please subscribe, like and share. All the gold shown and found is live footage of "real" gold nuggets being found in their original location. We don't plant or develop phony videos to get views, like or any support in that means. A lot of footage on the Minelab GPX, GPZ and some on the new GPX 6000. Rob
  16. Hello all, This is always one of the first questions asked for new prospectors/detectorist. Where do I even start looking? I think you could write a book on this subject as it's very complex to be honest. You have to first understand gold, the basics of how it's formed and the processes of erosion or weathering to get the gold to it's first location, to it's final location and anywhere in-between depending on it's timeline. Once you have a idea of the basics of gold, say placer gold for example you can understand that due to it's specific gravity it will likely make it to the lowest point in given time (this could be hundreds or thousands of years). The lowest points in most areas is going to be wash bottoms (gullies, washes, rivers and any water water). This is normally why you will see some past placer activity in rich gold bearing areas. Normally, for metal detectorists, this is the first place many will start. Keep in mind, the old-timers did also by sampling and then trying to see if they could be lucky enough to track the traces of gold back to the original source that may/maybe be left. Many of the major gold mines were found by locating the placer first, but this is not the case all the time, many visible quartz veins can attract someone to them to sample and find out if there are any values. I'm sure many of the visible quartz vein in gold rich areas have been sampled from the beginning of mining history. Then the question comes to coarse gold, or nuggets. Many placers throughout the World are not noted for larger, coarse gold, like nuggets. You can do a lot of research and find extremely rich gold areas, but very little coarse gold was located due to the type of deposit. These area might not be very beneficial to electronic prospectors. I have always stated to seek out "Pocket type" deposits if you can find any info on them. These are the types of deposits that contribute to large, nugget gold. For beginners, just try to research areas that historically have produced gold nuggets, even very large ones. Worst case, if you can't find info on what the placers produced, just find the gold areas and work within and around them. This will at least give you a chance of potentially locating something at some point. All that being said, the subject can be simple or very complexed, depending how much you really want to know. To keep it simple, I have always stated, invest in good equipment (right tool for the job), do whatever research you can (knowledge is very helpful) & develop a plan of attack. This basically means finding a potential location, exploring and metal detecting likely locations. It all comes down to a process of elimination, searching here and there the best you can, eliminating spots and exploring new. At some point, you will be successful at finding a nugget or two. You can speed the process up by forming a small group of close friends, all being on the same page that allows you to have the comradery, safety and more ground be explored and sampled quicker. Final notes, don't allow Greed to get the best of you, Gold Fever as some will say. Enjoy the good times, don't get discouraged, stay positive, appreciate the creation around you and give praise to when you find your first, gleaming gold nugget! Wishing you all the best out there, Rob
  17. Hey Reese, Sorry to hear about your Father, it's always tough when someone passes. Quartzsite has always been a fun place to detect and does have deeper gold, so you will like that area. I can see you hitting something very nice down there. Keep us posted, Rob
  18. Hey Bud, Thanks for the kind words. I also know how important it is when someone is leaving for a trip and needs a product. We have always, and always will support our customers 110%. I'm not the biggest nor smallest dealer, but I will always answer phone calls, text messages, PM and such ASAP. Let me know when the new coils arrives and hope you have much success with it! Rob
  19. Hi Ceril, I know you have asked me many times on the release of the NF 16x10. Originally I heard it wasn't going to come out, but recently I heard it was, but it's still down the line. I don't expect to see one anytime real soon. I can't keep the NF coils in stock to be honest, they are very hot coils, especially on the GPX 6000 & GPZ 7000. I haven't had one customer that has purchased a Z Search for the GPZ 7000, 12 or 17x13 that has been unhappy with the performance and this is the same with the new NF Exceed 12x7 for the GPX 6000. We also sell all the Coiltek GoldHawk coils for the GPX 6000 and they sell well also. Like many have mentioned, you might consider the Coiltek 14x9 if you need something soon, or you can wait along with me with "hopes" of a larger GPX 6000 searchcoil to arrive from NF. To be honest, once you see or hear of some customers in Australia using them, I would say we are several months out after that for the US market. Rob
  20. Hi Gold Dozer, The key in my honest opinion for detectable gold is to search for "Free Milling, Pocket type deposits." There isn't a ton of info on this, some USGS stuff and some random stuff you will find. You have to understand how gold nuggets are formed in the veins and search for those type of deposits. Also, like other mentioned, the placer info on these areas will also help, letting you know if nuggets or sizeable gold has been found in the past. I used to love talking on the phone and emailing Jim Straight. Jim loved to talk about true geology behind where gold comes from. Many of his book, hard to find now, were a good research. I believe I still have a few copies of his books, but not the NuggetShooter Bible, which was one, if not the best books written. Out here in the Southwest, I have found some great nugget patches in unknown, not documented areas. These are normally on the outskirts of known gold mining districts. Like anything, research, exploring (boots on the ground), persistence and a bit of luck all help. Keep in mind, a good gold detector, VLF or PI will be a big help.
  21. Hi Guys, My overall favorite pick was the old Walco's that originally came from Australia and Doc used to distribute them. They were super strong and you had a couple options on size. I was able to find a dealer that sent me 4 of them many years back, but I had to pay premium to get them shipped over. For years I carried Bunk's Hermit and Burro Picks. However, even though Bunk is a personal friend, the demand became too much for him to support the dealers, so he deals direct and I believe can custom build to your specs if needed. Contact Bunk @ Bunks Arizona Prospecting for this. Doc builds his pick, the GoldStalker 24" with magnet, which is highly recommended. I sell a ton of these through the Winter prospecting season. I still carry Apex picks, all sizes. The most common are the 1-3 magnet 18", 24" & 30" picks, some like the longer 36". You can also get them with no magnets, but I recommend at least one or purchase your own and place on the top. Apex also makes a very nice nylon pick holder and belt. I also have the smaller Jobe 14.5" with a foam hand grip that works great for coin/relic or VLF gold detectors (shallow digging). This is a very lightweight pick and sell super well. For the creative type, you can always build your own. Picks due to the cost of wood and metal have really increased in price over the years. A good prospecting pick anymore is probably $60-$130. Hope this helps a bit, Rob
  22. Hi Phrunt, Great news, Thanks for the heads up. Glad to know we will at some point see a larger NF coil for the GPX 6000. Rob
  23. Hi Guys, Yes, still have a couple NF 12" Round Z Searchcoils (Black ones) in stock, but they will be gone quick. We will have to wait until the next NF shipment, which could be weeks or months. It's my understanding, at least for now, there will not be any larger NF coils for the GPX 6000 made. The two coils on their site have been promised since the beginning of the year and we haven't seen one proto-type yet. Being one of the largest NF dealers here in the US, I'm sure I will hear something if things change anytime soon. Hope this helps a bit, Rob
  24. Reese, Just proves that certain detectors/coils can work in different goldfields better than others. I have always stated the GPX 4500 and 5000 have the most versatility overall with their 8 timings and various settings/combo's. However, the GPX 4500/5000 are only good to the guys that really like the experience and try different settings, rather that just a "Turn On and Go" PI, like the GPX 6000. I like the GPX 6000, but I would never run it against a GPX 5000 or GPZ 7000 in high mineralization or anywhere there is a lot of depth. This is just my personal opinion, but I have used them all long enough to prove to myself what I'm stating. The GPX 6000 is deadly on small gold and specimens, shallow ground or bedrock hunting, but not a real great unit on going for depth. I think you are proving this yourself out there at Gold Basin, where most of the gold is buried deep in the washes, or maybe shallower on the hillsides and flats. Also, I'm sure Gold Basin has had no much attention, especially after the Gold Basin Meteorite discovery, so the ground has been pounded in areas out there, so I'm sure a lot of the easy gold is picked away. Great to see you finding gold, regardless of detector. Keep up the great work! Rob
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