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  1. banshee

    Buying a second hand detector - what to watch out for?

    I am interested in Minelab GPX 4000s or 4500s OK, I haven't had a chance to go to a dealer yet. Aside from minersden which have shops in the major cities, what other reputable dealers are there? I'm located in Newcastle/Brisbane (depending on time of year) Cheers Mardy
  2. banshee

    Buying a second hand detector - what to watch out for?

    Hi guys, I'm interested in buying a second hand Minelab detector and I've been pursuing gumtree, ebay and whatnot. However can you guys give me any pointers as to watch out for, common wear or issues to look for, things I should be aware of, etc. Also how to check if it is a genuine machine...
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    Introducing myself, a newbie with an interest to learn the ins & outs

    Nice maps! I see it is Google earth, but how do you overlay your gold areas onto it?
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    Introducing myself, a newbie with an interest to learn the ins & outs

    Well I'm from Brisbane, and I think there was gold fields up near Gympie back in the day. I do move a lot and I am currently in Newcastle NSW till the end of the year. I am most interested in using a metal/gold detector. I've seen the super swish ones called GPZ 7000s go for like 10 grand, and...
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    Introducing myself, a newbie with an interest to learn the ins & outs

    Hi all, My names Mardy, I'm a 32 years old and a Queenslander, who travels a lot for work. I've met a few people that have told me some short stories about finding gold around the place, and I found it fascinating. Before diving headfirst in and buying all the gear and wasting my money, I...
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