Jack H Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I'm on the search for an affordable PI detector. I've noticed one on FB market place. The seller is possibly a member here. I don't want to give up too much info and possibly lose my chance at buying it. At the same time if it does sell before I can buy it I just wanted to throw it out there. I am currently looking. I'd like to keep the price around $1500 or less and get into a PI. I've seen better "prices" than the one I am currently looking at, but... the machine looks very clean and well kept. Also, the older machines do not come up regularly in searches. That said, if anyone else would like to make an offer - I'm all ears. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I have never swung or owned a PI and would like anything from an SD2100 to a GPX 5000 My budget would be the gold I have collected with my GB2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel73153 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Don't have a Minelab but i do have a nice Whites TDI SL with the stock 7.5" round coil and a near new Miner John 5"x9" folded mono coil on separate lower rod, camo control box cover, rechrgeable battery and charger, and 2) AA battery holders. Headphones in pics not included for $650 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave35 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 i have a minelab extreme with extras listed here in the classified section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack H Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 After a little research I think I might just bite the bullet and buy a new Garett ATX. It looks pretty straight forward to use. Watching performance comparisons, coupled with the lower price I figure I might as well buy new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Jack H ... sent you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Ummm.....buy a Minelab PI. I dont want to bash Garrett....but buy a Minelab PI..........You will be glad you did. Tom H. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C... Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 24 minutes ago, TomH said: Ummm.....buy a Minelab PI. I dont want to bash Garrett....but buy a Minelab PI..........You will be glad you did. Tom H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 34 minutes ago, TomH said: Ummm.....buy a Minelab PI. I dont want to bash Garrett....but buy a Minelab PI..........You will be glad you did. Tom H. Big time what Tom H. and Mike C. said...... new used or inbetween 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLTDWIZ Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 garrets a good machine but its not a minelab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave35 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) even if you don't buy mine...buy a minelab...garretts are good coin machines but never have been good for gold prospecting Edited December 4, 2018 by azdave35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdigger Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 On PI, best bang for your buck...4500...my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack H Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Hey Gang. Just wanted to follow up on this thread and let you all know I trust your advice. I considered the ATX but went with the buy I was working on with Dave. He goes by Spud here on the forums. His detector was in near new condition. The things he included in the deal could not be discerned as not being new. Brand new battery. Backpack, bladder, spring coil for the battery, sling, detector cover. I'm happy with my purchase. I now have two Minelab detectors. My wife and I will make a good team. I bought a GM 1000 for my wife recently. Its nice and light. I'll be packing the GP 3000. Thanks Dave. Great Deal sir. Edited December 7, 2018 by Jack H 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtimehermit Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Sweet deal looks like new, and looks like a 5000 to me. Good decision Jack i won't be surprised to see you do quite well with your new machine. Have a beeping day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 nice detector! It has the tracking button which is the best thing that ever happened to Minelab Pi machines. You may want to get and carry an extra power cord-it is a weak point on all wired machines. good luck! fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) The GP3000 is so hot , you need oven mitts to use it! Heres a vid of some dude finding a one ounce slab of gold with a GP3K Edited December 9, 2018 by adam 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack H Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Nice find. I love your videos on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowPoint Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 On 12/8/2018 at 8:56 PM, adam said: The GP3000 is so hot , you need oven mitts to use it! Heres a vid of some dude finding a one ounce slab of gold with a GP3K "I will Most Definitely AGREE with adam's statement above!!!" I wouldn't sell mine even for the price that I paid for it (brand New) back in 2005, as it has paid for itself in Gold at least 3-times over,.... and continues to. Good Choice,....You won't be sorry. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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