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it was about 12" deep

Thanks everyone! That sure was exciting! When I get it clean up I will post another pic of it. 

Thanks jasong! I wonder why it sounds non-furious, Gold/aluminum on a metal detector?

I friend of mine found this rock. He seems to think it has some value. On his monster 1000, and Equinox 800 it reads as having some gold in it, or it at least has some non-ferious properties to it. It just looks like lava rock to me. It is very light for it size, less than a few ounces. It was found a little west of Phoenix, Arizona. Any ideas?

If the gold was more plentiful I would be posting more, but I do like seeing everyone else's posts.

8 hours ago, GotAU? said:

Why do you think the specimens look black, were they iron oxide covered or is that a photo issue? Cleaned up nicely though, good work.

I am not sure. It’s the only one like this I have ever found in that area. It appears to be in really iron stained quarts. No photo issue. When I first found it, I was thinking it was a chunk of lead, then I seen a little glint of gold, or so I thought. I took out my water bottle and washed it off a little, and it started to reveil more of the gold. 

I think I remember seeing these before but never give much thought on what they were. Looks like a good place to get warmed up when out detecting!

I had a couple hours to try the 6000 out today after the repair to the audio and coil. So far it is much better than when I sent it in! In the next few days I will have more of a chance to try it out but so far I like what I see. Here is a small .250 nugget on a couple hour hunt today.

2 hours ago, Swegin said:

What does a new unused Monster go for?  A 6000 is $6000 - 15% = $5100 - a gold monster($500-600) Now you have a 6000 or $4600 or so.  Something to think about maybe.

 

I believe a new Monster at 5 or $600.00 is pretty cheap! I have been looking at them and there about $950.00 new.

10 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

I was notified today that the speaker upgrade repair was completed and my GPX6000 battery/power compartment is on its way back to me with return postage paid by Minelab. 

Yes…..mine was returned postage paid also! They sent mine back Fed X.

I am glad to report that my 6000 is on it’s way back to me. They found that my 11” coil was extremely touch sensitive and replaced it with a new GPX 11” Mono. They also did the external speaker fix, which they call an “Audio Modification” and are shipping it back to me today. It took exactly 2 weeks to the day. It sure seemed much longer then that!

14 minutes ago, GotAU? said:

Where there any issues with the coil you sent back to them?

I believe so yes. Just the tiniest bump and it would go off like crazy. It would finally calm down but it took awhile and then it would do it again. I just couldn’t use it.

50 minutes ago, GotAU? said:

Just over a week? That’s normal. Don’t go by the updates on the notes, they didn’t update mine until the day they shipped it - it was just a little over a week also.  

I haven’t had any updates on the notes, but I keep checking anyways. 

31 minutes ago, GotAU? said:

Sorry about that. When did they get it?

The morning of October 31st

My 6000 has been at Detector Center going on 2 weeks now with no word when it will be fix! I was thinking when I sent it in for repairs it would be a quick turn-a-around. Not so! I am a little pi-sed about this whole deal now! Not only does it need the speaker fix but a coil fix as well! They say they have greater than normal repairs going on now.

I never had an issue with airplanes myself. My friends 6000 he keeps telling me he has issues with airplanes, helicopter and 4 wheelers. He says he can hear 4 wheelers approaching a 1/4 mile away. He only uses headphone.

Thanks again Jeff! Kicking myself now! I forgot all about the factory reset. I sent it in to Minelab for an estaminet of repairs. 🤦‍♂️

Thanks Jeff……I am not really up to speed on the Nox but I think I am getting better with it. I have read and re-read the manual and I think it is finally sinking in! It’s not as easy as the monster for sure.

3 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

In the USA, I just filled out Detector Center’s online form on Wednesday night for a repair ticket, described what I wanted done and had a reply from them and a repair ticket number within 12 hours. Already mailed mine to them on the next day………couldn’t have been easier even with me being temporarily handicapped.

I agree, Minelab could have at least done what Nokta did with the recent Legend speaker issue. Nokta recognized that Legend speakers were failing, they let their customers know that they were sourcing replacement speakers from a different manufacturer and were retrofitting available stock, then they let their customers know when there were replacements available at their countries service centers. They got out in front of it publicly very quickly. So, Minelab may have had inductor sourcing issues too and needed to retrofit existing stock and then supply enough parts to their worldwide service network. For US dealers to know nothing until this information hit the forums and other social media is a joke.

Anyway, I expect I will get a email from Detector Center later next week letting me know to lookout for a return package.

Mine has been in their shop since Monday morning and they have not touched it yet. 

Well I  emailed the Dectector Center today asking how long might the repairs take. This is their response.

“Unfortunately, our repair technicians are experiencing a higher than normal volume of repairs at this time.  They take much care in giving the proper attention to each machine that comes in for repair.
After diagnosing the problem, you’ll be receiving a call from one of our technicians.  

I apologize for any inconvenience and thank you in advance for your patience.”

6 hours ago, GotAU? said:

Just got mine back yesterday, It was only less than a week turnaround. Did you have other things to turn in such as Coils? I only sent the control box.

I haven’t been able to test it yet, they did an audio update which took them about an hour labor. They were pretty good about providing notes of what they did in the receipt.

Rob was right though, call them if you have any questions about yours.

I sent the coil also, as I think I may have a bad one. They received it Monday morning the 31st. I hate being without it! I hope it is a short turn around.