Buying Used Infinium

[QMaze]

I may have an opportunity to purchase a used Garrett Infinium LS from a pawn shop and I was wondering what are the methods to check its in perfect running order, thanks. The pics don't show much other than the detector and water headphones, the blue ones. I see no other accessories.

 

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[John-Edmonton]

Turn it on away from all electronic devices, pick the best operating frequency, turn it on and see if will operate with no interference. If it falses with no movement of the coil, or when in water, it either needs to be updated with a new coil with better, thicker wires and or sent in to be fixed.

First, do frequency check, then ground balance, Slow for a minute and then Lock.

 

[QMaze]

Infinium has a freq. selection?

 

[Irishgoldhound]

How much $$ do they want?

 

[QMaze]

$599 CDN taxes in but it looks like all you get is the detector, no chargers, extra coils etc..and its a 4 hr drive there. So it would be $100 in fuel as well.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

So basically $700.00. You can get a new Sea Hunter for around that price.

 

[rick67]

So basically $700.00. You can get a new Sea Hunter for around that price.

I got mine for $600.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

Sea Hunter for 600$ Canadian?? Very nice. Brand new? Where did you get such a great deal?

 

[John-Edmonton]

If you Google Garrett Infinium Forum you will get to a forum dedicated to the Infinium.

 

[QMaze]

So basically $700.00. You can get a new Sea Hunter for around that price.

Sea Hunters are $840 new in Canada.

 

[QMaze]

If you Google Garrett Infinium Forum you will get to a forum dedicated to the Infinium.

Thank you John.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

Do you want used for 700$? Or a new one with a warranty and you can get a package deal with an extra coil. Unless your set on an infinium I would be careful of used.

 

[QMaze]

Do you want used for 700$? Or a new one with a warranty and you can get a package deal with an extra coil. Unless your set on an infinium I would be careful of used.

What i really want is a Whites TDi Pro but want waterproof but too so i thought an Infinium as well. I'm so undecided cause i really only want one detector and the Garrett ATX is so out of reach. So confused.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

I'm with you as well. I'm trying to decide between a whites Dual Field and Garrett sea Hunter. I have an AT pro but wanting PI depth. You could go with a cheaper new VLF like an AT pro or Gold and once you've found enough gold and coins with it , you can buy an infinium or ATX with your finds. You could easily make enough finds in one season to cover some of the cost or if you're lucky, the whole cost.

 

[QMaze]

I'm with you as well. I'm trying to decide between a whites Dual Field and Garrett sea Hunter. I have an AT pro but wanting PI depth. You could go with a cheaper new VLF like an AT pro or Gold and once you've found enough gold and coins with it , you can buy an infinium or ATX with your finds. You could easily make enough finds in one season to cover some of the cost or if you're lucky, the whole cost.

Very good points and I have considered the AT Pro but in my area there isnt alot of water or beach hunting areas and those that are have been being pounded by At Pro users so I'm thinking i want to get a machine that will hopefully pick up what they missed. I really don't want to spend more than $1500.

 

[G.I.B.]

I'm looking at the way he has the cord wrapped along the shaft. That tells me that the seller has no idea how to use this detector.

He is frustrated with it, because he has it set up incorrectly.

It's probably a good deal.

 

[G.I.B.]

Infinium has a freq. selection?

Yes it does, the FREE manual is available on line.

 

[Prospector54]

Hello, I also have an opportunity to purchase a infinium LS used. The guy wants 850, but it comes with 3 coils. I asked if negotiable and told me take make an offer. What should I offer? Is this a good deal?
PS- sorry to crash your thread and thanks for any help

 

[John-Edmonton]

Hello, I also have an opportunity to purchase a infinium LS used. The guy wants 850, but it comes with 3 coils. I asked if negotiable and told me take make an offer. What should I offer? Is this a good deal?
PS- sorry to crash your thread and thanks for any help

I would offer $500.00 cash, then work your way up. Make sure you ask for a demonstration to make sure it works. Also, as how old the coils are. The older coils had a thinner coax cable, which didn't work very well when they got wet.Good luck! Nice to see some more people getting over the fear of using a pulse induction detector. The only issues with using a PI detector, is using them in highly multiple junk littered areas.

 

[Prospector54]

Thank you for the quick response, I will offer him 500 and see where it goes