Rob Allison

Hi Ron,

  Going back to early SD thru the GPX 5000, my favorite overall size was the 14x9 elliptical.  I found it was sensitive enough to small gold, covered a fair amount of ground per swing and still maintained decent depth.  Over the years this coil was either the Coiltek Goldstalker or Coiltek Elite or NF Advantage or EVO.  

On the GPZ 7000, my favorite overall coil for prospecting is the NF 12" Z Search Round.  This coil is much lighter than stock 14x13.  If I think their is potential for depth, then stock or NF 17x13 Z Search.  

On my GPX 6000, my favorite is the NF 12x7 Exceed Mono Searchcoil.  You can still find very small gold with the stock 11" Mono for sure, but you get a bit of an edge in my opinion on small gold with the NF 12x7.  

What most need to consider when purchasing any detector is not only looking at the unit itself, but what is also available out there for it, aftermarket coils and accessories.  Minelab has always been the main detector that everyone want to build stuff for, whether that is headphones, signal enhancers, speakers, control box covers, battery systems and a huge amount of searchcoils options that many other manufactures will not ever have.  

Just my thoughts,

Rob

Hello All,

   I have several batches of Minelab GPX 5000's on the way.  These are brand new, 3-year warranty and coming direct from Minelab.  They are $4595.00 MAP price, so if you are interested in one of these units, please contact us ASAP to hold one.  I already had a few customers looking for good, used one, now they committed to the brand-new units.  

Exciting to have some new one back available, as I find the Minelab GPX 5000 one of the most versatile gold detectors on the market.  

Email us at - rob@robsdetectors.com
PM us here on the forums
Call us at 623-362-1459 leave message or call 602-909-9008 for text or message.  

I know for a fact I will not have these long.

Rob

Down to just a handful of these coils left if anyone is still searching for them.  

Rob

Perfect time for the Minelab SDC 2300, hit up Alaska Mining and Diving up there for the SDC 2300 special right now.  

If the iron rubbish is very bad, you might consider a good coin/relic unit like a Equinox or Manticore with good discrimination as you won't miss the big gold with either of these detectors.

Rob

Hi Ceril,

   I know this would require a lot of physical labor, but if the patch areas are small and you found a number of nuggets concentrated in a small section of the patch, consider removing all the loose material, rocks and top soil with a good rake.  You can rake and detect a few inches at a time to gain more depth also.  This is a slow method, but if the nuggets were concentrated in a small area, then this method can be very rewarding.  

If you visit locations like Quartzsite, Meadview and other arid desert placers of the Southwest, you will see hillsides, benches and such that have been raked from the early VLF up to modern PI days.  

Rob

Hi Ceril,

    Over the last 20 years, there has always been discussion on older PI's going deeper with larger coils.  Normally, someone would get a unit modded more for depth and use a large coil.  The 2 detectors I always heard were the best for overall mods were the Minelab GP 3000 and GP 3500, but there is much debate even on these.  

I'm not sure who stated the Minelab 17" elliptical would only get like 1 inch over the stock 11 inch, which I find that very hard to believe.  Also, there are so many depth exaggerations out there, I would say you would get a bit more depth on a sizeable nugget like 1/4 or better.  

Rob

Hello All,

    Anyone looking for a used, Minelab GP Extreme or GP 3000 metal detector please reach out to us.  We have both on the way in, traded for a newer unit.  The have all stock accessories and potentially some other coils.  I'm asking firm $1,500 for the GP Extreme and $1,750 for the GP 3000.  This would include shipping and a 30 day guarantee from us that everything is working fine.  We test all used units, testing settings and such to verify the moment they leave from us they are working fine.  

I will also have a used GPX 5000 metal detector, probably $2500 on that unit.  

If interested, text us at 602-909-9008, call office line at 623-362-1459, email us at - rob@robsdetectors.com or respond back here on this post.  

Rob

Hello All,

   As you all know, Minelab is really running the specials lately, pretty much each month a different promo.  Here are the current offering from Rob's Detector Sales via Minelab April 2024 Promo's.  Any questions, call us, email or reply back to this thread.  We would love to earn your business and get you set up for the season.  

Promotion #1: EQUINOX 700 with FREE PRO-FIND 40

• Product Name: EQUINOX 700
• Part Number: 3720-0005
• Promotional Item: FREE PRO-FIND 40
• Promotional Part Number: 3226-0005
• Buy In Timeline: Friday 03/12/2024 – Monday 4/8/2024
• PROMO Start Date: 04/02/2024
• PROMO End Date: 4/30/2024

Promotion #2: EQUINOX 600 HOT DEAL $499 MAP

• Product Name: EQUINOX 600
• Part Number: 3720-0001
• Promotional Item: Discounted MAP
• Promotional Part Number: N/A
• Buy In Timeline: On Going
• PROMO Start Date: 03/01/2024
• PROMO End Date: Until Supplies Lasts

Promotion #4: SDC 2300 – MAP Holiday $500 OFF - $3,099.00

• Product Name: SDC 2300
• Part Number: 3230-0003
• Promotional Item:  Discounted MAP $500 OFF - $3,099
• PROMO Start Date: 04/02/2024
• PROMO End Date: 4/30/2024

Promotion #5: GPX 6000 with FREE 17” Coil

• Product Name: GPX 6000
• Part Number: 3300-0500
• Promotional Item: FREE GPX 17” Coil
• Promotional Part Number: 3011-0427
• PROMO Start Date: 04/02/2024
• PROMO End Date: 4/30/2024

Rob's Detector Sales

All coils shipped this morning if you ordered one from us.  We still have a good batch left, but we also now have our NF coils in, but most will be sold in the next couple of days if you're looking for a NF 12" Z Search, 17x13 Z Search, NF Exceed 12x7 and other EVO NF coils.

Rob

Hi Guys,

    We received 2 dozen more coils, they will go quickly.  Let us know if you need one, or you can order online.  Just a FYI.  Order here online -

https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/minelab-manticore-m8-coil-with-skidplate-8x5-5-elliptical-double-d/

$239 with free shipping with the US.  No Tax outside of Arizona.  

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

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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