abcoin Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Just got this email from First Texas with the latest fire-sale special. I guess I didn't even realize you could still buy these new! Is this a deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Is it a deal? What it used to sell for does not matter. Compare it to what else you can get brand new with warranty for $445 or less. That will answer your question. Not waterproof, 7 target id possible, progressive vs notch discrimination, 4 tones, 3.7 lbs. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcoin Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 44 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said: Is it a deal? What it used to sell for does not matter. Compare it to what else you can get brand new with warranty for $445 or less. Sure, it's definitely old tech, and you can get a lot more for the money. I guess my real question is: Who would buy one of these in 2024? Is it like some of the old Tesoro machines that still have followings among analog fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 9 minutes ago, abcoin said: Sure, it's definitely old tech, and you can get a lot more for the money. I guess my real question is: Who would buy one of these in 2024? Is it like some of the old Tesoro machines that still have followings among analog fans? I absolutely loved the CZ platform back in the day, especially when paired with the 5” hockey puck coil. Top performing saltwater detector also…. back in the old days. So I see stuff like this and get a nostalgia hit, think oh gosh maybe I should get one. But I’ve done it before and it never ends well. May as well buy a 20 year old cell phone or PC because they once were great. Realistically I think they really are worth maybe $299 new at most based on the competition today, if not less. Fisher CZ Series Summary 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcoin Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Great points, Steve. I already have a Tesoro Vaquero so that can remain my token nostalgia/analog machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah (FL) Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I offered $250 for one on their eBay page a few weeks ago but they didn’t accept. Probably for the best because after the nostalgia of deep coins and the high tone nickel of the CZ3D wore off I’m left with the memories of a 4 pound detector that is rather hungry for 9 volt batteries 😂😂 I’ll stick to 2pound Tesoros for nostalgia!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abenson Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I had a CZ 6a (basic same tech as the CZ 3D) as my main machine for 10 some odd years. Loved it on the beach, but had a love hate relationship with it park and relic hunting as it loved deep rusty nails. I don't think I would even pay $299 for one anymore. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywatcher Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Ill admit im a first texas fan, great detectors , best pinpointers for my soil conditions and great service . I hope they slide on the new metal detector wave and come out with a deep all terrain, rugged metal detector.I still see a few people using the CZ-21 and t2 the rest of their detectors havent aged very well. people want AI now days to determine if they should dig or not maybe go in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 I received the email too, perhaps they found some in a storage room somewhere they need to offload, so I did some basic research. Good ideas never get interest from those that don't understand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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