Found an Oldie detector

paultek6 · Apr 1, 2013

Being a newbie in metal detecting and using an ace 250. I have run across a gentleman selling a Compass Goldstar 1000. Looking for any opinions on this older detector such as would it be considered an upgrade detector or better than the ace 250. I have the chance of buying it for $150.00 .
Also any opinions on pin pointers fisher or garrett

aWaredetector · Apr 1, 2013

I have a Garrett pro pinpointer. Couldn't live without it now that I have it.

bigfoot1 · Apr 1, 2013

the garrett pro pointer is top notch....the older compass machine at 150?I dunno...I believe I would stick with your 250.

Keppy · Apr 1, 2013

Compass made a good detector the problem is they are out of business... So repairs and parts could be a issue........ The only person that i know that has parts and repairs Compass now is .. East Texas Metal Detectors specializes in metal detector sales, service, and repair click on east texas here and you will go right to them and also get some nice music....

AC1955 · Apr 1, 2013

Garrett Propointer is top notch. Couldn't hunt without it.

Keppy · Apr 1, 2013

..This was my Compass ....Go to the compass forum ,.. www.compassmetaldetectorforum.548136.n2.nabble.com ....... You will see my Compass that i have in the picture in the top line of pictures in the middle...

BosnMate · Apr 1, 2013

Be sure you can get batteries for the detector. I know nothing about that brand of detector, but I had an old Whites BFO that a person wouldn't be able to buy a battery for today.

liftloop · Apr 2, 2013

just looked they were just down the street from white's in sweet home Oregon

Keppy · Apr 2, 2013

liftloop said:
just looked they were just down the street from white's in sweet home Oregon

Yes and guess what liftloop.... They were not First Texas..And liftloop the picture of that Compass detector in the Compass forum was my very own compass.....

liftloop · Apr 3, 2013

Keppy it probably was an engineer that retired from white's to go on his own
that's why the detector was so good

liftloop

NOLA_Ken · Apr 3, 2013

The 1000 was the top of the line for the Gold Stars as I remember. It's going to be a lot heavier than your 250, and the Discrim is a lot different, but it still should be a good machine.

Keppy · Apr 3, 2013

liftloop said:
Keppy it probably was an engineer that retired from white's to go on his own
that's why the detector was so good

liftloop

lift...... You know that is funny but as far as i know not true.........

liftloop · Apr 4, 2013

keppy you wouldn't know a good detector if it beeped in front of you
lol

Keppy · Apr 4, 2013

liftloop said:
keppy you wouldn't know a good detector if it beeped in front of you
lol

liftloop.... you mean all those detectors were to beep.......... When they went beep i thought they were broke and sent them in for repair ..... Now you tell me they were to beep........ You will never know how much i paid in shipping cost over the years trying to get those detectors to stop beeping

liftloop · Apr 5, 2013

Keppy your the best

paultek6 · Apr 6, 2013

Follow up on the Compass. The gentleman is holding strong at $150.00 cant get em to budge on dropping price . He compares it to todays modern detectors but doesnt realize its old ,may be hard and expensive to get fixed if it takes a dump and doesnt even have manual for it . Keep yall informed
Paul

Keppy · Apr 6, 2013

paultek6 said:
Follow up on the Compass. The gentleman is holding strong at $150.00 cant get em to budge on dropping price . He compares it to todays modern detectors but doesnt realize its old ,may be hard and expensive to get fixed if it takes a dump and doesnt even have manual for it . Keep yall informed
Paul

But like i said keith does work on them and could have a manual for it..... www.brokendetector.com .. Or go into the compass forum i put up for you in a earlier post and in the search box type in .. gold star 1000 and you will find a lot of info on that detector......

bigfoot1 · Apr 6, 2013

I have an early model seiko digital watch.Paid good money for it.It is dam pretty.It keep decent time.It has no value now.It is heavy.It burns through batteries.cant shut off the very loud hourly chime.

Yup nice watch...just cant use it anymore. :dontknow:

my new watch cost me less,works better and longer.I like the options.and its dam pretty and keeps excellent time.

sound familiar?

Keppy · Apr 6, 2013

bigfoot1 said:
I have an early model seiko digital watch.Paid good money for it.It is dam pretty.It keep decent time.It has no value now.It is heavy.It burns through batteries.cant shut off the very loud hourly chime.

Yup nice watch...just cant use it anymore.my new watch cost me less,works better and longer.I like the options.and its dam pretty and keeps excellent time.

sound familiar?

I know what you mean..... My self i sold my compass ... And i am a lot more happy with the new modern brand's of detectors ......