Sharper Image Metal Detector

[Wishbone]

I saw on the main forum that someone asked about a Sharper Image TSI-33 Deep Thinker 33 Metal Detector. I didn't even know that Sharper Image made a metal detector? Could all you MD users please tell me what you might know about this unit. Thank you!
Wishbone

 

[G.I.B.]

I'm sure it makes a beep sound when it goes over something metal... but from the limited research I've just done, I can't find much good to say about it.

I'd rather spend my money on a better used machine with a proven track record than experiment.

 

[Wishbone]

Hi G.I.B. I found out that it's made by Teknetics. I've since learned that the Teknetic T2 SE is out of my price range, $700 to $850 in Canada (as is the Fisher Gold Bug 2 and Garrett AT Gold) . But the Teknetics 4000 is around $350 to $450 range. 80% of my use would be gold prospecting, while 20% would be for relics, as I am in a mountain setting. Is there something that could compare to the Teknetics 4000 in price and performance??
Wishbone

 

[fella]

If you're primarily looking for prospecting capable detector, you are not going to find anything that will work well in that price range.
Used is gunna be your best bet.
Look for a Fisher GB/2, Tesoro Lobo SuperTRAQ, Whites GMT or MXT Pro, AT Gold, Teknetics G2. Still, you're going to have a really hard time finding find THAT good of deal on one of those in that price range!
Good luck.

 

[Wishbone]

Your absolutely right fella, worse yet my big deal came and went already. A guy that lives north of me was selling a Garrett AT Gold, earphones and coil cover (used only 3 times) for $550. The plan was to prostitute myself out 110 times and that AT would be mine...lol. He sold it at my 57th client, so I think I'll buy a really nice pinpointer and some beer
Good advice, save for a better MD.
Wishbone

 

[woof!]

Hi G.I.B. I found out that it's made by Teknetics.
Wishbone

No, the "33" is NOT made by Teknetics. Not nohow never ever.

--Dave J.