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  1. On 3/23/2024 at 1:46 AM, Ridge Runner said:

    Gerry I was looking at some good buys on here that you have and if I read right it will end the last day of the month.

     You know with the calculator I got and being a vet it’s gone from being a good buys to some great ones.

    I knew one day when I was in Thule Greenland in the Air Force kissing those Eskimo girls it would pay off someday and it did . It’s that 15% discount I get if I buy a Minelab detector.

    Chuck 

     

     

    Yes the last day of March for a new Minelab with Promo.  I still have a few of the other used detectors.  Finally SOLD the GPX-6000 locally.

    Greenland, Eskimos, kissing girls, pay off.  Did the girls offer a 15% discount? You must have had quite the experience over there.😏

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  2. On 3/15/2024 at 2:19 PM, mcjtom said:

    About two years ago I bought a Chinese Mental Detector for some $40 thinking they are all the same.  Kind members of this forum quickly set me straight and I got Vanquish 440.  By no means I'm experienced or even succesful, but I have a technical background and the interest and the time to read about metal detecting, ask questions, experiment with settings, and be happy swinging.  And I think by now I know enough to appreciate the complexities involved in metal detecting.

    Now the problem: I've been asked, obviously being an expert :⁠-⁠), by a friend as to what fun detector to buy for his wife so that she could look for things mostly around their summer house in a forest in Europe (and maybe later elsewhere, like on a beach).  To my eye the ground there is mild, but I don't really know.  She probably doesn't want to look for anything in particular, just explore what may be under ground.  The detector should be sufficiently easy to use so that she doesn't get discouraged at first and not super expensive as he is not sure if his wife would like the new hobby.

    The question I got was if the Xterra Pro was the right choice.  He also looked at the Simplex Ultra.  My answer was that the Vanquish 340 or 440 may not look as modern, but she may have a better luck with it as it may be simpler to set and more stable to operate and read.

    Am I wrong? Is there something else that I should have said?

    X-Terra Pro would be a strong choice as it has a variety of coil options from all 4 of the Equinox detectors (600, 700, 800 & 900) as all those coils will work with X-Terra Pro.  Also, the 100% Waterproof feature is nice. 

    Yes the Simplex is a similar priced detector that is very popular as well.  I don't sell as many of them so I can't tell you the Pros/Cons of each, but I think coming from Vanquish to X-Terra pro would be easier than to a Simplex.

    Hopefully this helps and wishing you luck.

     

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  3. 15 hours ago, Doc said:

    Gerry,

    Minelab Partner Conference Adelaide Australia, May 13th to the 19th 2025!

    Be there or I'll be lonely.

    I'll probably be there alone this time around.  My wife has our new Grandchild to take care of, and I intend to go for 30 days and go detecting if I can find and pay a guide to go one on one in the Outback.

    I had it all lined up the last time and Co-Vid happened and I lost around $5000 in airline tickets.  Because while they were supposed to issue vouchers, instead they just went bankrupt.

    Doc

    Wonder why I and a few other dealers were never provided this info.  Maybe only select dealers got the invite? Please forward me the details at gerrys1det@gmail.com as I look forward to seeing the heavy brass again.  I'll probably do like you and stay a while as I want to grab some heavy metal in the Gold Fields and then swing the beaches for a few gold rings.

    Looking forward to it.  Thanks

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  4. Doc, You are to kind my friend.

    Yes our wives have had many a dinners in various countries talking about us and our silly detecting passions of helping others. 

    We've had some wonderful yrs and memories in this industry and shared some fun times. 

    It amazes me to this day why you still work so many jobs when you don't need the $$ or headache? We do enjoy the large selection of detecting tools and accessories you build and offer to the public.

    You're a one of a kind Doc, I love your desire and enthusiasm to this day. 

    Hopefully Minelab has one more whoorah so we can enjoy each other's banter again and look at all the newbie wet behind the ear dealers, just like we were 25+ yrs ago.  Oh my gosh, it's been that long.

    The Gold Lady- An amazing energetic lady who was never short of wearing jewelry.  She'd sink to the bottom of the ocean in a heartbeat from all the heavy metal....and full of charisma. 

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  5. Hey, I just provide the Promo and pricing.  Someone not needing the GM-1000 and I'll be happy to drop the price.  heck, someone wanting a GPZ-7000 either way and I can make sure we keep you happy.

    Yes, Ganes/Moore Creek were once in a lifetime locations and I so much appreciate you mentioning to me way back when.  Some of my all time biggest gold recoveries have come from there.

    What is even more important is the knowledge I learned while hunting tailing piles and how I have used that in so many places in the lower 48 states with Success.

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  6. Gerry's Detectors is offering some nice promotions to start the 2024 metal detecting season (for those of us still stuck in winter).  Promo runs until end of the month and or until supplies run out.  I also mention as a Veteran myself, I enjoy offering an additional 15% discount on top of the promo (excluding) Equinox 600 for $499.

    Purchase a new -

    - GPZ-7000 and get a 1 coil Gold Monster 1000 for FREE.  ($800 value) You don't need the GM-1000, I'll work on additional pricing for you.

    - Equinox 900 and get a FREE Pro Find 40 Pin pointer. ($150 value)

    - CTX 3030 and get the super deep 17" coil for free. ($400 value)

    - Equinox 600 at blowout pricing of $499.  This detector makes a great coin/relic/beach unit.

     

    On another note, our 1st 3 Days Field Training at Rye Patch NV is coming up next month. My Field Staff Experts/I will be providing hands on 1 on 1 training during the 3 days.

     

    Used detectors I have in stock at this time.

    - As new Gold Bug-2 with both coils $550.

    - used Gold Bug-2 with 1 coil $450.

    - used GP-Extreme $900

    - lightly used Garrett 24K $550

    - lightly used Minelab FBS E-Trac (Silver Slayer) $550.

    - SOLD - shop demo Nokta Legend with WHP $400 (needs software update)

    -  extremely rare to find White's E-Series MXT (closet queen) Hip Mount Version (special factory order) with stock 950 coil and small 6" DD Shooter $550.  I can promise you this, the MXT series has found so much treasure in times past.  It's simple, ID accurate, and gets the job done.  I personally have recovered, Roman coins, hammered silvers, pounds of gold, Civil War relics, diamond rings, and yes plenty of old US coins.  Probably the #1 machine White's ever produced for a Do It All detector (besides fully submersible).

    - SOLD- As new in box GPX-6000 with 32 of 36 months transferable warranty.  Comes with exact same items as new but for much less. $5100.

    Fastest way to reach me is landline 208-345-8898 or email direct at gerrys1det@gmail.com

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  7. On 3/9/2024 at 4:03 PM, Vance in AK said:

    Hey Gerry.

    I know this is an OLD post, but do you still have this coil?  If so will it work with an SD 2100v2?  I want to take mine playing on some tailings piles here in Alaska this year & it might be fun to play with.

    I don't have it anymore.  I do have a new in box CoilTek 18" round ELITE SERIES in MONO.  I'll let you have it for $340 shipped to any US states.

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  8. On 3/6/2024 at 6:42 PM, Jim McCulloch said:

    Jim Straight taught me a naughty trick on how to learn where to go to find the Most Happy Yellow Metal. He approached me at a Gold Show, and dropped an awesome chunk of Auriferous quartz into my hand.  "Where do you think this came from?" he asked. 

    I answered [Place A]? "Nope. Not there" he answered.

    "How about [Place B]? says I.  "No, not there either" came his reply. 

    "Okay, it's gotta be [Place C], right?"

    "Sorry, Jimmy, your three guesses are up." He then turned to walk away.

    "Aren't you going to tell me where it came from?"

    "Nope.  But I did learn about three new places to find this kind of stuff. Thanks!"

    And, yes,  this a true story. HH Jim 

    I'm stealing and going to use his "smarts" as that's got to be one of the best.

    Thanks for sharing my friend.

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  9. 9 hours ago, Valens Legacy said:

    To all who finds treasures and relics in the ground or waters, know that they are one rare item that you will never forget.

    I used to think I would never forget the location of certain nuggets, nice gold rings, or old coins.  Boy was I wrong about that assumption.  Maybe it's because I have done so many thousands of hunts, trips and make some incredible finds, but I sure have forgotten some of the locations.  

    One way I've learned to help save dates of finds and locations is with my cell phone.  Now I pull it out and take couple pics of the finds so I at least have the date.

    Glad you have your Grandad's collection of treasures.  Hopefully he was able to share of history of their locations and such with each.

    The value of that collection to you is certainly priceless.

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  10. I have tested a few different detectors for manufactures, White's, Tesoro, Fisher, Garrett, Minelab, Makro.  Even though I made finds with them all, not each was always in a magazine.

    Below is for White's and their Prizm series.

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    Then was the White's 24K, (currently sold by Garrett) and still one of my favorite Gold Only VLF type detectors.

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    The Fisher Gold Strike (a detector before it's time).  I was training a customer in Oregon when I dug this vine of golden grapes.

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    Our good buddy Steve in the Fisher World Treasure News.

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    How about blast from the past names back before most of us, with the very popular White's GM series.?  

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    Here's an interesting one for you, Miss M-Scope.

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    My brother got in on the Garrett and White's Ads.

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    Our testing the Beach Hunter PI in Carribean.  Yes he kicked my butt for best ring, below.

     

     

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  11. 14 hours ago, mn90403 said:

    Gerry,

    How many detectors have you sold?  You can break it into new and used if you like or just ballpark them together.

    Oh man it's really hard to tell as I'm an old school guy.  All receipts to customers are handwritten and I'm not spart enough to file that stuff onto spread sheets or some kind of tracking file.  

    I know my 1st few years in business was not Banger Banner years, as I was chasing the big names back then in Minelab (Chris Gholson & Kellyco).  After a few years though I found my Nitch and started moving many detectors.

    Fisher was the 1st manufacture I started selling and the GB-2 had just come out.  Once I learned to find gold and how to fine tune a manual GB detector, I was selling more than most.  Back then, if you purchased a detector from me, I actually took you into the gold fields of Oregon, Idaho or Nevada and trained you how to find gold.  It was part of the sale of the detector.  Boy was I not very business savvy. 

    My highlight with Minelab sales year was fiscal 2009-2010.  At the Awards Ceremony only 2 USA dealers earned this $$$ maker for Minelab, "The Million Dollar Club" and it was Stu Auerbach of Kellyco and me Gerry's Metal Detectors.  Each of us purchased over $1,000,000.00 of Minelab detectors that year and in return, we were awarded this piece of glass with our names on it. 

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    I tell you what, that thing has to be valuable, I hope.  We and a few others (Rob, Doc, Steve, Chris, to name a few) were routinely recognized and had our share of dinners with some of Minelab Bigs....Donald McGurk, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director and Peter Charlesworth, Executive General Manager - Minelab and Codan Defense.  I enjoyed chatting it up with those two as they always wanted to know how a guy from Idaho with barley a million people in the whole state could sell that many detectors?  It's easy as I don't sell just a metal detector, I sell a lifestyle of adventure with a metal detector.  Anyone who walks into my shop will see hundreds of photos sharing Customers Success with a variety of Treasures/Smiles.

    My favorite contest win was a Big Screen TV.  I'm not 100% sure, but think it had to do with sales in a month? It was a long time ago, about a Minelab contest for most units sold in a month.  I didn't come in 1st place but 2nd with like 40 units.  The 1st place prize was a $3000 TV and 2nd was an all-inclusive trip for 2 to Hawaii.  I just remember the winner wanted the trip to Hawaii, which was great, as I had been there a few times digging my share of loot.  I wanted the Big Screen TV, so Minelab accommodated us both.

    Back to number of detectors sold, heck I would guess around 4000-6000 units in my 30 yrs. 

    Those were the good old days of past.  Since Minelab USA management has changed and my friends who worked there have all went to greener pastures, I have kind of done the same as the times have changed.  Many customers don't even know what customer service is.  Heck, they purchase a detector online and don't even speak with a genuine dealer who uses the product, they just go off what they read/hear on FB and social media.  It'd totally fine though, as each new person coming in at Minelab has their own ideas they want to try.  Let's just hope they keep providing us with new cost efficient, fun, exciting and top performance detectors.

     

     

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  12. Very interesting and true read Chuck.  The supply and demand from collectors is what moves the market up and or down. I think since the Wheat Back Cent is collected by so many and many of us started as kids, it still pulls the strings when we see or hear of one being unearthed.  Jeff's addition is a highlight coin find and interestingly, in Denver ("D") he discovers the more rare San Francisco "S" mint.

    You speak of rarity finds and your 1st Silver Dollar, but actual value not being that much more than Spot Price silver, which is true to this day.  So many people do not realize the value of 100+ year old Morgan dollar and just assume, it's $100+.  Heck, even to this day, you can walk into most coin shops and buy them for under $30 each and a few for $25 a piece. 

    I'll need to find my little article I wrote for Fisher when I found my 09-S VDB as it was at least 15 yrs ago, heck, it could have been 20?

    As for the 6 yr old little girl and her piece of art.  My friend..., wife and I never had kiddos (our choice), but that piece of art would be a Picasso to me and it's value "priceless".

    As we grow and learn/earn wisdom, our classifications of "rare" can change.  Sometimes the simple little things are more valuable than an 09-S VDB, a silver dollar, or mouthful of gold.

    Speaking of silver dollars, in the 90's when I was detecting England with Jimmy Sierra Normandi, one of the local chaps from Boise, would take about 20 silver dollars over to UK and he'd pass them out throughout the trip to different folks of the region who enjoyed his banter.  It could be anyone from the housemaid, bartender, bus driver, the farmer who let us hunt his fields, a chap or two in the local pub, just whoever he thought would cherish them.  You should have seen the expressions on many of their faces and the gratitude they had.  My friend has since passed away but to this day, I realize a piece of art from a child, a dug up Cent or a silver dollar, can make someone's day.

     

     

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  13. Jeff,  You have earned an award find so many dream of...but very few succeed. Yes you could find a diamond ring or gold nugget worth more in todays market, but the overall rarity of this highly desired 1 cent is Tops to many of us detectorists.  In fact for me, it was the final coin to complete my Wheat Cent collection, minus error coins.  Hats off to you my friend for an extremely desired Cent.

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  14. Some old interesting pics and advertising back in the day. 

    My 1st successful PI find was with the SD-2100 and as soon as I realized those were DEEP detectors, I became a dealer for Minelab as well.  At that same time the SD-2200 came out and I was off and running.

    I think the 1st Minelab ad I was in was with the GP-3000.

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    The tri fold flyer Minelab USA had all 3 of my pics. I recovered the class ring, my father the gold plated wax seal stamp and the cool nugget by my customer while we were hunting Oregon.

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  15. On 3/5/2024 at 8:34 AM, Norvic said:

    Good eye candy but I wish these people broadcast elsewhere and not in my part of OZ, the troubles caused to the land owners by these vids and the consequences us locals pay for such are beyond belief. I do note if they settle down up here their vids are no longer broadcast, reason being they suffer those consequences I talk about. I feel no animosity towards these people just sadness that such openness cannot be displayed without serious consequences. 

    Gold brings out the best in mans ingenuity, the worst in his nature.

    I apologize Steve for being negative here but it needs to be said, please remove if you believe I`ve gone too far.

    My father used to get mad at me for helping others learn their detectors at the same sites I used to hunt gold.  It eventually bit me in the butt as some of my permission were retracted by the land or claim owners.  I have not trained in Oregon for 3 yrs now since greedy clients going back to those sites.

    You'll also notice the few videos I've done the last couple years (very few), don't show much except dirt or a chunk of gold in my mouth.

    Yes, it's a fine line for folks trying to sell and promote detectors when in fact a few of the people getting involved can ruin it for many.

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  16. On 2/26/2024 at 7:54 PM, mn90403 said:

    Is there a thread here that compares these two?  I'm just thinking about the small gold comparison with the M8.  I think Simon is new to both of them if he has an M8.  He was comparing the Manticore to the 800 and some others.  Does Norvic have a Manticore?

     

    Mitchel, Your just the kind of guy who can use an E-1500.  It's priced right and will fit in with all the other gaggle of detectors you have on your Profile.  In fact, does anyone else show as many as you do?

    Back to your question, I think for some of us (in the US) it's actually going to take time.  I can easily see this new E-1500 being used in certain old Prospects as Steve mentioned.  One of my favorites is using ID capable detectors in hand workings and tailing piles.  The E-1500 has a few features some of the others do not.  Ergonomics, great coil selection, and Iron ID capabilities. 

    Since there are so many soil types and various kinds of gold in the world, not one detector will outshine them all.  We'll have to be patient and learn as they become available and those of us who use them in such situations.

    You know me, I'm all about VLF's in some old prospects and have proven to many that depth is a double edge sword, especially for us older folks who just can't dig 2 or 3 foot deep poles all day.

     

     

     

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  17. 4 minutes ago, ralfisagreatguy said:

    Saw your post about the Minelab discount for U.S. military – that's awesome support!

    I'm proud to accept VET and Active Duty discounts to help those who have done so much for our country.

    Ralf-is-a-great-guy.  Now that my friend is interesting.  May all your hunts be enjoyable with a little gold to shine through.

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  18. Bugler, Good to see you on here after all these years and hopefully it isn't another stretch that long between, or many of us will not be around to reply.

    Your timeline is very similar to mine.  My 1st gold was with GB-2 in Oregon. 1st PI gold with the old olive green SD-2100, it was at Rye Patch in the 90s as well.  But I never started heading south to AZ until around 2005 and even to this day don't get down there much.

    Garrett Axiom in the arsenal.  Heck yea, it's the best priced new PI gold detector on the market right now in the US.  Way more capabilities than your SD-2100 and will find many smaller nuggets, specimens and various kinds of gold better than the 2100 as well.  I feel on the larger solid placer nuggets the SD with a big coil could beat out the Axiom, but those nuggets are very far and few,

    As for help with that machine.  1st off, I think the 11" DD is the most sensitive to the smallest of gold but you really need to overlap and have ultimate coil control.  Don't get me wrong, the 11" MONO is very capable indeed and the extra coverage is worth it to many when covering ground.

    As with the different hot rocks and soils across the country, I have yet to find any PI detector that totally eliminates them all.  As you are aware, the more you add filters to deal with such bad ground and hot rocks, cold stones, the less sensitivity and depth the PI detectors get.  You need to try and find the sweet spot for a happy medium.

    I don't mind digging an occasional hot rock, but if to many, then I need to adjust the detector or just try another location.  If I know good gold is there though, it certainly keeps the mind wanting to stay and deal with the soils trying to mask the nuggets.

    Looking forward to seeing some Axiom results as it really is a very capable detector and especially for specimen rocks with gold in them.

    BTW.  Ol Bud was a heck of a hunter in his day, the original Gold Bug and then the GB-2. 

    Another MT young gun guru was a good buddy of mine named Rick Radke.  Hopefully you were able to meet him.  Great man who left us way to soon.

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  19. Sorry to hear you are hearing some extra chatter coming from the ATX.  Does it do it all the time or on occasion?  One thing I do that has helped is performing a Factory Reset.

    Hopefully your issues go away but if not, certainly contact Garrett and they will get you taken care of.

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