Paseclipse Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I was in a Thrift Store yesterday and as I was leaving way off in the corner and buried somewhat deep something caught my attention. I could only see the arm cuff of a metal detector but I had seen enough of these to know exactly what it was. As I approached it my first thought was "OMG that HAS to be a Minelab Explorer?!", as I started getting closer I realised "YES it is, it has an extra coil, AND it only costs $95.99!"-I didn't even have to think about it so I immediately snatched it up, paid for it, then took it home and it fired right up!!.It has a few bumps and bruises from sitting around someones house but it doesn't show the typical wear and tear from regular field use. Here's a couple pics-I know the Explorer II is a little old but for only $96 who can complain?!It just simply amazes me what people will donate to thrift stores!!Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 WOW!! The Gods were smiling upon you yesterday!! Great find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Del; great buy...the detector will find goodies!!! where you been so long?fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 With my kind of luck when I turned it on it would have been $96 worth of SMOKE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Now isn't that just the find of the year! Good one Del.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Now that is a good score :wubu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Is that "dumpster diving" with class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 YOU LIL DEVIL YOU !!! #1Most EXCELLENT !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 WoW!!!! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Congrats.. Now you've got me running to all the thrift stores around here looking for metal detectors. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Check pawn shops as well, I have scored detectors in them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paseclipse Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the congrats everyone.Well I've read the maual now and I had to actually stop my head from spinning aorund! LOL It's amazing how complicated these metal detectors and it certainly makes you appreciate how simple the Minelab PI's are once you get used to them. I'll figure it out eventually.Hey Fred I've been working down in San Diego for the last few months and I think I may fire this bad boy up down here. If your up for a beach hunt or something let me know.Bill I'll shoot you a PM in the next few days. I need to pick up a few for this new toy.Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Wait a minute here...I just put it all together. Del you hit a thrift shop in Beverly Hills!!! You genius! :wubu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paseclipse Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Haha maybe Bucket! LOL Isn;t it amazing what people will give away to Thrift Stores?Holy s%*t I just read the manual.... I had to actually stop my head from spinning around. These things are freakin complcated! Can someone point me towards some resources to learn from?ThanksDel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Check Finds treasure forums...they probably still have a forum related to that detector...fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paseclipse Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 That looks like a good forum Fred. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdlady Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 that is Great..good hunting ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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