Tesoro Compadre 8" Coil vs Whites 6000 Di Series 3 8" Coil

[doggoneitdignit]

Comparing these two, other then weight which one punches the ground further in depth and greater seperation. Tesoro is at 12 KHz the other is 6.59 KHz. Is this a fair Trade comparison or would you keep your Compadre over the 6000 S3? How would the 6000 Di Professional compare or the 6000 di SL vs the Compadre?

Thanks.

 

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[Terry Soloman]

The Compadre, all day. Just a better machine - AND it is light as a feather.

 

[doggoneitdignit]

The Compadre, all day. Just a better machine - AND it is light as a feather.

Thanks for posting this Terry. I have owned Whites 4000 D series 3 in the past, and always wondered how the 6000 Di S3 would have compared to my Compadre. The 4000 was my first major detector purchase I made , you are right the Compadre is so easy to swing here, and will always swing Tesoro, just wondered what it would have been like for comparison. You da man.

 

[doggoneitdignit]

Next question what would you pay for a used roughly good working condition 6000 Di Series 3 metal detector and case today?

 

[RobRieman]

$125-$150 tops if your really into the old stuff. Just not worth it with what you have to pick from today.

 

[doggoneitdignit]

$125-$150 tops if your really into the old stuff. Just not worth it with what you have to pick from today.

Exactly, exactly the dollar amount I was thinking for CAN pricing as well. Great to hear we are thinkg the same.

I seen the exact same detector going for 150.00 last year I will offer $90.00 like I did last year but no more then $100.00

Thanks Rob!

 

[Electricfrontporch]

I wouldn't trade my Compadre for anything less than enough to buy another one......lol

 

[Ammoman]

Unless your a collector, stick with the Compadre. I had the 6000Di S3 and sold it on Ebay last year for close to 200. Its a great machine but the Comadre can do just as good in most situations with less battery cost and less wear and tear on the body.

 

[doggoneitdignit]

Thanks for all the valuable insights guys...I guess the Whites that I owned grew on me when I was a kid and fairly quickly with the finds I got out of that old vintage now would be machine...I think that is why it has got me looking online lateley, but still would not trade as I am a die hard Tesoro fan therefore still would not let go of my Compadre,,but may purchase a vintage Whites just because... I know there was one person that was willing to swap there Whites for Tesoro and all due to for they can't swing the machine anymore because of wrist issues. I know the Compadre hits hard for the small items and great light feather weight it offers, I will never consider being without one.

Thanks for the info