Opportunity To Buy Older, But Quality Detectors For Cheap

[Steve Herschbach]

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.

[PimentoUK]

 "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.

[Glittering_Ship4193]

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.

[RickUK]

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.

[TC-AZ]

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