Chrisman91 Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Well, unfortunately the deal on the GP3000 fell through. The guy never told me that the battery was dead and would not hold a charge. Though the price seemed really good, I could not see myself forking over $1,200 on a used unit that I could not test out before buying it. So I am back to saving up more money in the hopes that I can find a good deal on a used GP/GPX unit.How about a GP3500 with only the stock 7"x14" coil and a harness for $2,800? Seems a little high to me, but I am no expert by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 They did not come with a stock coil that size, they only come with the 11 inch mono and DD, thats an after market coil. Grubstake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Correction: The GP3500 came with a 11" DD coil only - no mono.As an aside a reasonable price for a used 3500 would be in the range of $2200 to $2500 depending on after market coils and if it ha the stock batteries or the Coiltek Lithium Ion "Pocket Rocket" battery system.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Keep saving till you can get a GPX..... they are a giant leap from the GP's. I have bought a few 4000's for $2800 or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Keep saving till you can get a GPX..... they are a giant leap from the GP's. I have bought a few 4000's for $2800 or less.Ditto! Just sold a 4000 to a fellow in Maryland for $2,200.00 The deals are there, and fair market value on a used Minelab GPX4000 is around $2,100.00 (+ -) with stock coil, the battery and charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border Boy Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I agree for that price range you should be looking at a 4000 with extras i think ROB has a couple nice shape used detectors mabe even a 4000 for close to your buget. go for a Gpx you wont be happy without one my old 4000 was one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisman91 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I agree with everyone on the GPX issue. I will just continue to save up and pick up at least a 4000 when I can find one for the right price. Rob did have a 4000 not too long ago but I didn't have the money then. Once I got it, I asked him and he had already sold it. On a lighter note, since I already have my Eureka, I took the $1,200 I had set aside for the 3000 and bought a ne Keene 151 drywasher instead. I had a 140HVS but it was too small, so I sold it to get the money for the Eureka. So now that I have at least a good detector I needed a bigger & better drywasher. I don't always find gold when I go out with a detector, but I NEVER come home empty handed when I use a drywasher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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