Going to be my first beach detector purchase I hope. (good deal bad deal)

[MangoKnees]

I'm convinced to make this purchase tomorrow after I land in Tampa. It's for use on NJ beaches. Any tips for the point of purchase?

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ele/2043786657.html

 

[gravediggermax-vabeachva]

before u land in tampa, i would sure try and find out what most guys use

in the part of n.j. u plan on hunting.

 

[miket]

the pictures in the ad doesn`t show which coil is on it... the old black 9" or the new 12" yellow coil ...and watch out for the orange gasket ...can`t tell if this one has it or not but the orange gaskets i hear leak.
good luck....$550 is a lot better than the $999 i paid.

 

[tnt-k9]

I'm leary of any "sight unseen" purchase. Any beach detector would be a good purchase as they definately pay for themselves. However, it's the black control box gasket that leaked. Whites tweaked that and the orange ones have proven more reliable. I've had mine now for almost a year. The earphone cushions seperated from the headphones but nothing a little glue and duck tape wouldn't fix. I can't pull myself to ship the thing back for repairs. I go out almost daily for an hour at a time and on my days off I'll spend as much as 5 hours in the water and I haven't had a problem yet. "knock on wood".

Also the dude selling the machine has poor grammar. Not a deal breaker but it would definately be a red flag in my business.

 

[FloridaBill]

Just some of my input take it for what its worth. That has the old gasket in it which means they were prone to leak. Whites as everyone knows has top shelf customer service and in fact rarely charges for repairs even when they are out of warranty.

That appears to be the older model and is way to high for that detector. It will also have the floating coil on It that can be a pain. Don't be in a rush and you can get one of the new beachhunter300 like I have now for around that....

So in any case even if you get the price down you will still have to send it in to whites for the updates and the switch was also prone to early failure and they replaced those also.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Just some of my input take it for what its worth. That has the old gasket in it which means they were prone to leak. Whites as everyone knows has top shelf customer service and in fact rarely charges for repairs even when they are out of warranty.

That appears to be the older model and is way to high for that detector. It will also have the floating coil on It that can be a pain. Don't be in a rush and you can get one of the new beachhunter300 like I have now for around that....

So in any case even if you get the price down you will still have to send it in to whites for the updates and the switch was also prone to early failure and they replaced those also.

Bill is giving you some excellent advice I would listen to him....Why is there no picture of the coil? I think that is a bigger red flag to me then the grammar. Who of us that has sold a used detector didn't include a picture of the coil, top and bottom....

I personally would not pay more then $400 for a used BHID with the 9" coil and it would have to be in mint condition.

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

I have a beach hunter 300 with the new gaskets/seals/complete tune up...$550.00 shipped...if you wanted a 300 send me a pm!

 

[FloridaBill]

I have a beach hunter 300 with the new gaskets/seals/complete tune up...$550.00 shipped...if you wanted a 300 send me a pm!

There you go !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I have a beach hunter 300 with the new gaskets/seals/complete tune up...$550.00 shipped...if you wanted a 300 send me a pm!

A lot better detector for the money....

 

[Sandman]

I have a beach hunter 300 with the new gaskets/seals/complete tune up...$550.00 shipped...if you wanted a 300 send me a pm!

A lot better detector for the money....

Definitely a better detector, but the coil will still float. Actually this is a blessing out of the water. Go for the newer BHID 300.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sandman and FloridaBill are two very talented and experienced water hunters, I highly recommend you heed their advice....Beach-Hunter can be trusted....

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

One thing guy's. the Gasket issue...you want the red/orange gasket...NOT THE BLACK! I had mine changed by the Whites Service Center in VA. also all new seals,coil cable etc. It has seen plenty of water hunting to ensure it is sealed well. My detector has a anti-flip bracket and a 3 piece takedown straight shaft that will ajust if you are tall and need it longer. Max knows me and I have sold many items on other forums...I plan to post it here in the for sale forum today..so if you want it let me know so I do not post it to soon..I can take PAYPAL.

 

[Dano Sverige]

But do you have a pic of the coil?

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

But do you have a pic of the coil?

It is posted in the classifieds with photo's