Lacky Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Derek, I have a tesoro detector and always liked it, but I would not recommend one. They basically haven't changed at all in 10+ years but they also didn't lower their prices. They are basically old technology for new prices. If you found a used one in good shape at used prices, or a shop clearanced them out at 70% off then maybe, but even then repairs are a big mystery right now. I think your better off with an equinox or other new cutting edge detector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacky Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Your detector prices are 15% less than we can get them in the US. It seems like you guys get screwed on almost everything else, so that's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah (FL) Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Depends where or what you are going to use it for. If you are looking for a Compadre or Mojave for park/playground gold jewelry hunting then by all means get one! Beyond that I’d say it’s up to personal preference. Any Tesoro, even a 20+ year old model is still capable of finding treasures despite what anyone tells you about the necessity of multi-tones and visualID numbers. Just depends on what you prefer. They appear to be going under as a business but no one really knows for sure. Odds are that a new machine from a dealer will give you years of trouble free use but there is always a chance of needing repairs. P.S. if the dealer you speak of has any new Compadres in stock please message me their contact information so I can buy another spare for the closet!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachHunter Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Doors are closed and Vince is doing work on warranties. Employees have left. So no lifetime warranty. With that said I just bought two off eBay. A Compadre that was new in box and a Mojave used but in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskaseeker Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 They are gone... Yes it was too bad, once Jack Gifford was out of the picture the business slowly crumbled. The last time i stopped there was after i found a rare one of a kind Celtic 1/4 Stater with a Tejon. The son was there and they could have cared less.. My Tesoros went away after that, too many other great units that were constantly improving... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camionpilot Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 7/24/2019 at 8:27 AM, Noah (FL) said: Depends where or what you are going to use it for. If you are looking for a Compadre or Mojave for park/playground gold jewelry hunting then by all means get one! Beyond that I’d say it’s up to personal preference. Any Tesoro, even a 20+ year old model is still capable of finding treasures despite what anyone tells you about the necessity of multi-tones and visualID numbers. Just depends on what you prefer. They appear to be going under as a business but no one really knows for sure. Odds are that a new machine from a dealer will give you years of trouble free use but there is always a chance of needing repairs. P.S. if the dealer you speak of has any new Compadres in stock please message me their contact information so I can buy another spare for the closet!!! As of today , Treasure World in the UK are listing a lot of Tesoro and Laser machines + coils !!, if you are not sorted you may get lucky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tnsharpshooter Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 http://www.prescottdreams.com/listing/prescott/715-white-spar-rd/175:26bae657-f31c-4e43-bb98-77f24401e66f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camionpilot Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Looks like the sale is going well , any further news or updates ..?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Other than my minding the store here for historical purposes, the world is moving on. Soon Tesoro will be just like Compass Electronics... a fond memory for us old-timers. Hmmm, maybe I should change this into an analog detecting forum that celebrates all the old machines regardless of brand. Obviously just being a Tesoro Forum will run out of steam entirely as time goes on. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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