I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining...

[TreasureHunters]

Not sure if this goes here but I am stoked, so a few days ago I posted on craigslist in the barter section that I wanted a metal detector and listed some things I had, well this morning someone texted my phone saying he had one, I asked what kind etc he said a Whites GMT I looked it up and was happy.... I live in Oregon so if there is any problems I can take it to Sweet Home and they fix it free, anyhow I checked it out and it seems to work perfectly! I just dont know how to use it as there was no manual and I really wanted a beginners one like the ace or fisher f2 but I aint complaining! I am just hoping now I can sell it for around $500 so I can pay some bills (shut off notices) and get my F2.... All in all I just had to share as some might know I have been on here for a while with no detector but at least I finally got one! Now off to my backyard!

 

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[crazyjarhead]

WTG ,But what di you trade with

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

A unused tattoo kit I paid $100 for last year off ebay? I am now informed its a GOLD detector, but I called whites and the nice lady told me that it can detect any metal.. Did I make a bad decision?

 

[PBK]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

I just dont know how to use it as there was no manual...

You can download a PDF of the White's Goldmaster GMT manual at:

http://whiteselectronics.com/info/manuals.html

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Thanks! I just hope it can pick up other metals also, Gold is nice but Im not a prospector and really want the F2 so if anyone has one and some cash to trade please PM me... I hope it was a good deal.. at least I got a detector I guess..

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

A unused tattoo kit I paid $100 for last year off ebay? I am now informed its a GOLD detector, but I called whites and the nice lady told me that it can detect any metal.. Did I make a bad decision?

Not when it reatils for nearly 800 bucks

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Thats what I seen, just hope I can get like $500 for it so I can make some $$ to pay bills and buy my Fisher F2 thats all I ask lol..

 

[lobsterman]

that's cool, now get out there and start making some finds, into some event or concert fields, fairgrounds, ballparks, beaches, etc., give it a few weeks of swinging and i think you'll be pleasantly supprised at the qty. of your finds, it wouldn't take too long to make back that $100. especially if you have some good sites and not many other MD'ers in your area

i reminded me of when i got one thru www.freecycle.com or something similar to that ( i can't remember the name of the other website or group i used to go to)

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

that's cool, now get out there and start making some finds, into some event or concert fields, fairgrounds, ballparks, beaches, etc., give it a few weeks of swinging and i think you'll be pleasantly supprised at the qty. of your finds, it wouldn't take too long to make back that $100. especially if you have some good sites and not many other MD'ers in your area

i reminded me of when i got one thru www.freecycle.com or something similar to that ( i can't remember the name of the other website or group i used to go to)

Thanks man Im going to be swinging away!!! Wow you got one off freecycle? What brand?

 

[lobsterman]

a whites coinmaster ( a compact unit with a briefcace )

 

[Tank69]

that GMT is a sweet machine , it will out do a F2 anyday of the week

 

[extractor]

Gmt is a awsome detector .I've hunted with friends that use them and they do great on gold and meteorites. I'ts on my list of detectors to get.

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Thanks guys, guess it wasnt a bad trade afterall

 

[dbleagle]

Very nice detector,WTG!

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Took it in my backyard with my 6 year old son he has a national geographic kids one for a half hour or so finally..

Found:

2 crushed popcans (good thing I got them before he stepped on them someday, about 2 inches deep)
Some weird magnet
and he found a dime that was placed by me
So total value of junk: 0$

total value of time spent with son and his smile when he found the dime: PRICELESS~

 

[mlayers]

I do beleive you did alright on your trade.....Matt

 

[TreasureHunters]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Thanks Im still on the fence being its my FIRST ever metal detector.. should I sell it for $400-500 and downgrade and pay some bills or keep it and count my blessings as I would never ever be able to afford this type of detector again... decisions.. decisions... any input?

 

[auferret]

Very nice trade. I saw that someone posted the manual. White's also has instructional videos at http://whiteselectronics.com/videos/gmt-instruction.html .

 

[lobsterman]

i'd say keep it. and "use it often", as they do no good sitting in the closet. your kid will love it when you go also, he can be your little digger ( in areas that dont require replacing the grass plug ), and he will also enjoy it when your searching around playgrounds, and various schools.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Re: I found my first Metal Detector, not the one I wanted but I aint complaining

Yes it's a gold machine, but theres gold in Oregon to I hear.
It should find any metall it passes over; should be great to use at the beach where one could miss some very small gold jewelry and foil!

My view on it; keep it or try to put up a trade. Depends on what kind of machine you want.