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General Metal Detector Discussion
Metal Detector advice High end over ~ $3000
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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 262745" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>The first point is Brand, Minelab are built in Australia for Australian conditions. Other brands may be capable but in my opinion (shared by many others) buy Minelab.</p><p></p><p>There are 4 current, capable Gold detectors on the market from Minelab, the following list of detector prices is current at time of writing from the Miners Den website. Coiltek Maryborough also stock these, check their prices. Training is available, usually included in the purchase price. But consider buying it from someone near to or in the Goldfields you want to detect.</p><p></p><p>SDC2300 $3,550 Specifically for small fine gold</p><p>GPX 4500 $3.500 Preceded the GPX5000 and is almost if not as capable. Has been re-introduced, I believe due to stock being available.</p><p>GPX 5000 $5,500 The current PI machine most gold prospectors are probably using.</p><p>GPZ7000 $9,499 The latest detector and technology release from Minelab and as suggested the most capable.</p><p></p><p>However, ask yourself, how much experience do I have? How often will I use it? How much money do I really want to spend?</p><p></p><p>From a "Bang for a Buck" the GPX4500 is definitely the best option. I have a GPX5000, it was what was available at the time I purchased.</p><p>Had the GPX4500 been available at that time, I would have definitely gone that way.</p><p></p><p>At the end of the day, it's your choice... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p><em>I have no affiliation with Minelab or Miners Den. Opinions are purely personal.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 262745, member: 1932"] The first point is Brand, Minelab are built in Australia for Australian conditions. Other brands may be capable but in my opinion (shared by many others) buy Minelab. There are 4 current, capable Gold detectors on the market from Minelab, the following list of detector prices is current at time of writing from the Miners Den website. Coiltek Maryborough also stock these, check their prices. Training is available, usually included in the purchase price. But consider buying it from someone near to or in the Goldfields you want to detect. SDC2300 $3,550 Specifically for small fine gold GPX 4500 $3.500 Preceded the GPX5000 and is almost if not as capable. Has been re-introduced, I believe due to stock being available. GPX 5000 $5,500 The current PI machine most gold prospectors are probably using. GPZ7000 $9,499 The latest detector and technology release from Minelab and as suggested the most capable. However, ask yourself, how much experience do I have? How often will I use it? How much money do I really want to spend? From a "Bang for a Buck" the GPX4500 is definitely the best option. I have a GPX5000, it was what was available at the time I purchased. Had the GPX4500 been available at that time, I would have definitely gone that way. At the end of the day, it's your choice... :) [i]I have no affiliation with Minelab or Miners Den. Opinions are purely personal.[/i] [/QUOTE]
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