Steve Herschbach Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 It's not just weight. Honestly, inexpensive modern models like a Minelab Vanquish will not only weigh less but outperform most older machines. No more money and a full warranty. If a person did a head to head between a $199 Vanquish 340 and an XLT I think the results might shock a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimentoUK Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 "Not sure what model the white one is?" It looks like a First Texas case, I'm thinking it's a Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glittering_Ship4193 Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 On 4/4/2024 at 6:44 AM, PimentoUK said: "Not sure what model the white one is?" It looks like a First Texas case, I'm thinking it's a Bounty Hunter Discovery 3300. Thanks, he said it was pretty entry level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickUK Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 In theory it sounds very appealing but in reality it could be a nightmare unless you have some basic idea on how to repair it if it goes wrong and that is a very high possibility as electronics are getting older,if it was a highly specialised machine which it is not and you had a specific need for it then possibly yes. Some truly amazing 'brand new' offers are on the market at the moment which are far far far more advanced than what these 2 machines that have been offered,i certainly would not take the risk but what option you choose i wish you good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-AZ Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 First and foremost, I agree with RickUK. Most definitely try out your friends detectors. Do plunk down any money yet. If there is something you like, such as weight, features, functionality, then by no means go back and test them again, Then tell him you'll think about it. The days have faded when you could go into a M.D. shop and ask to try different detectors in their test garden, pick one out, buy it or put it on law-a-way. Detectors manuf. now have nice screens, faster processors and many hunt modes for different conditions of terrain and wireless Bluetooth headphones. Most importantly for me is weight. Manuf now you use micro circuitry (surface mounted) components which are a PLUS. Good luck in your purchase. It's a great hobby!! TC-AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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