Buying a metal detector, quick question...

[Locke]

Hey guys, brand new to the hobby and have been using a Bounty Hunter model (I know, I know but I’m just not ready to spend a grand on the fancy machine). I saw a “Goldmaster Mineral and Metal Detector by Whites Electonics” Model TR7 (circa 1970s) I know its very old but have seen a few posts where people swear by their older machines, I was just wondering if its worth the $62 bucks the seller wants?

Any help would be appreciated, happy hunting!

[Sandman]

For $62.00 I'd give it a shot if it worked. Whites may even have parts to fix it. However the newer nugget machines are lots better than this relic. But they did work.

[dave wiseman]

Ol Grubstake is the White's man in the know.a newer model such as a goldmaster3,vsat would be a better choice if your on a very limited budget,or if you can squeeze $5-6 hundred you should find a GMT on the Arizona gold forums or e-bay.........Dave