adam Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/12X18-Elliptical-Coil-4-Minelab-GPX-4500-Metal-Detector_W0QQitemZ310203329370QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item48398f2b5ahttp://cgi.ebay.com/Minelab-coil-Commander-Series-15-X12-Monoloop-GPX-4500_W0QQitemZ150418173213QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item23059f2d1dIts aweful tempting to package a coil and say its for the 4500.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 WTF! That is crazy!I think I may sell a few coils off, and make sure they have the "keywords" 4500DigDeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ok, LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Ha! Ha!. Boy there is either alot of scamming going on, or someone is just plain dumb to pay that much for those coils. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 One could make a good argument that those adds are in violation with Ebay rules (keyword Spamming)but what the heck do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I doubt VERY seriously if the seller will actually see a dime from the "winning" bidder. I have seen the same metal detectors (4500's) and these coils for sale a number of times. Look at the bidders. They are all NEW - no history, no rep. Could be scam bids by the seller. Anyway, not all is as it seems on Ebay. I started selling knives there in 2000, and made a ton of money until 2007. That's when Ebay went to hell - for the seller. All, my opinion. - Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Its not that complicated, notice most all the bidders are o bidders and/or the same bidders in both auctions, they tried it last week too. their hoping a real bidder will jump in and bid, then they close the auction early, done deal. sold to the highest bidder. Welcome to greedbay. AzNuggetBobhttp://www.scams.flipshark.com/ebayindex.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hmmmmmm look at that ebay ad pic, and look at the pic I have for sale in this classified section ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvchris Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I guess word got out in the Sudan, China and Russia that the aftermarket coils are the way to go. Let see they should have the majority of 2009's run of 4500's plus the used market from the US and OZ I'll take a WAG at least 4000 units. So if your wanting to upgrade your old coils to the new flavors I've been put in touch with a buyer that wants "big coils" and pays upfront.I'm not acting as a middle I'll just get you in touch with her.Next I'm hoping they will need HipSticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I can't make out the serial number on the Gold Stalker coil, otherwise I could track it to who it was sold to. These coils are made for the GPX4500, so there is nothing deceptive about the advertising. The fact that it works on a bunch of other machines too does not diminish the fact that they work on the GPX4500. I mean Minelab used to label; their white 11 inch DD coils as Minelab 11 DD Goldsearch GP3000, even though it worked on the 2000, 2100, 2200. GP Extreme.There is a world wide coil shortage now, just like the GP4500 shortage. I currently have over 1000 coils on backorder. It's crazy!Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What ticks me off is that I am completely out of stock on 12 X 19 Gold Stalker coils, otherwise I would post 10 of them up there at a Buy it Now with normal retail pricing and put an end to that nonsense real quick. That person with the North Las Vegas address has posted a GPX4500 before too if I am not mistaken, at a ridiculous price.Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted February 28, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hello All, I would have to agree with Terry, Bob and Doc. If you look at the bidding you will see the guy that started the auction re-bidded on his same auction. These guys just play the game to keep jumping the price up making you all think someone is really trying to purchase the coil or detector. I actually have the last batch of Goldstalker 18.5-inch coils from Doc. I could end this maddness right now by placing a coil on Ebay for $454.00. I don't trust Ebay or Craig's List and don't even visit the sites anymore. There are nothing but scammers and fraud on Ebay. I trust the prospecting forums more than any of these sites anymore for selling or buying. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I'm with you on that Rob, atleast on the forums, you basicly know who you are dealing with, and can trust. Ebay is a crap shoot. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Yes that's right! I forgot, Rob has caused the world wide Gold Stalker 12 X 19 inch shortage, because he has cornered the market on them. Rob emails me and says, how many do you have? I tell him and then he says, I'll take all of them.He is a coil selling mad man! I love that about him!I just got a call today from one of my customers whose family lives in the Sudan. He is over there now and her took a 12 X 19 Gold Stalker with him. He went around to five different groups of prospectors, and found more gold at the same locations where they had already found gold. They are all using 11 inch dd's for the most part. So now these 5 groups are going crazy because they all think this is some magical kind of new development in coils.He wanted to know how fast I could get him 200 coils. Yeah right! COILTEK's backorders are starting to look like Minelabs backorders for GPX4500's.Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted February 28, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hey Doc, Before it's all said and done thousands of Goldstalker coils will be sold. Someone I know is now on the ground over there hunting said he has a video of a guy digging a nugget at over 3 foot deep. He promises he will send the video over soon, but at this time the area is a secret. He said the nugget was well over 100 ounces solid! Many of the nuggets are being found near the surface, but the more experienced guys are using larger coils, such as the Goldstalker 18.5-inch elliptical to find larger nuggets at depth. Yes, this big nuggets from what I'm told was found by a Goldstalker searchcoil. I've had many invites from these guys, but I'm too scared to attempt it. It's great to hear that the coil of choice in Sudan is the Coiltek! Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroym Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hey Doc, Before it's all said and done thousands of Goldstalker coils will be sold. I'm getting calls like mad. One of my customers (and friend) is now on the ground over there hunting said he has a video of a guy digging a nugget at over 3 foot deep. He promises he will send the video over soon, but at this time the area is a secret. He said the nugget was well over 100 ounces solid! Many of the nuggets are being found near the surface, but the more experienced guys are using larger coils, such as the Goldstalker 18.5-inch elliptical to find larger nuggets at depth. Yes, this big nuggets from what I'm told was found by a Goldstalker I shipped over to Sudan about a month ago. I've had many invites from these guys, but I'm too scared to attempt it. It's great to hear that the coil of choice in Sudan is the Coiltek! Take care,Rob AllisonRob,Yeah, if you go over there and they grab you and hold you for ransomit won't be for money it will be for 4500's and coils etc.Don't let them know you are a dealer. Tell them you found the detector.Could be one hair raising experience!LeRoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 "I can't make out the serial number on the Gold Stalker coil, otherwise I could track it to who it was sold to." One of thosephoto's was "borrowed" from the classified section from Bill's forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted March 2, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hey Guys, What most of them are doing is purchasing one detector for like 3-4 guys. One guy will detect while the others watch out for him. The minute they see trouble coming, they jump in the truck and take off. They also won't dig any good targets. They will locate them and come back at night and dig them up when they can see trouble coming from miles away (normally headlights). I got to see a picture of a 2.2 Kilo nugget they just found. As you seen in the Youtube video, they will also split everything they find. They give part to the vehicle, fuel and food, then the other parts to the guys that are there. I've been told they are still getting top dollar for the gold nuggets. The gold buyers will even give you US dollars if you request them. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNuggetBob Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Geesh Rob, judging by what their cutting up, I'd like to see if their saving and selling whole! A buyers market. AzNuggetBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Rob, Thats a big desert out there. How do they decide where to detect. Do they study the geology and try to guess where it could be, or go to areas where there was historically gold mined in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexb Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I don't think they're all scammers, looks like Gerry McMullin got lucky with one of his coils up for bid on eBay:http://cgi.ebay.com/Minelab-GPX-4500-Commander-12-x-15-Coil_W0QQitemZ270541948322QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3efd8e85a2#ht_1017wt_958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.C Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Who knew copper wires and some plastic could be worth so much... Retail prices were already highway robbery for whats actually inside a coil and now prices are near double. Its a crazy world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted March 8, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hey Guys, Keep in mind, even though many of these coils show sold, many never collect the funds from the buyer. A dealer called me this weekend from back east and stated he can't sell any of his stuff on Ebay for 2-3 times the price. Well, first off there are a handful of guys that are not selling them for double or triple the costs, so why would someone purchase for 2-3 times when they can get it from another dealer that is only 1 1/2 times? In my opinion, there comes to a point where you have to draw the line. I don't like the idea of doing it cause customers talk and then they find out you charged one guy one price and another guy another price. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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