You guys make the call

[MrMikeJackie]

So here is my "dilemma"
i love my CTX 3030. Use it 100% of the times I hunt. It's starting to get a little rough around the edges and almost out of warranty. I hunt more at the beach than do dirt and I'm now down to just only one machine(sold off some detectors I wasn't using). Here are my options:
A-keep my CTX and get an Excal(giving my CTX a break from the saltwater).
B-trade in my CTX for a new CTX.
C-another option you can come up with.
What do you all think?

 

[tcornel]

OK keep the ctx and if it needs repair just get it fixed.

 

[rick67]

Tough one.

 

[MrMikeJackie]

Tough one.

I've been looking at that Deus Rick, trust me.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Keep the CTX, maybe send it in for a tune-up and new seals and buy an XP Deus package. You'll have the best of both worlds, FBS & VLF. A majority of my detectors were bought used and have never had any issues with performance. Manufacturer warranties are only there to cover manufacturing/design issues. The detector does not need to be under warranty to be fun to use. I have only had one warranty repair and that was for the switch on my Garrett Carrot this past summer. Having your CTX sent in to an approved repair facility for a tune-up (re-calibration) will give you confidence in it's operations and to have new seals installed by trained technicians will give you peace of mind as you continue to detect in the water.

 

[cudamark]

"A" would be my choice. That way, you have a backup detector in case the CTX goes down. I hate getting detector withdrawal!

 

[choppadude]

Keep the CTX and buy another CTX It worked for me LOL!

 

[MrMikeJackie]

I chose A. Just purchased a used Excalibur 1000 fresh from Kellyco with new coil, headphones, battery, seals for $700. Can't wait.

 

[Eastcoasthunter21]

I've been looking at that Deus Rick, trust me.

I'm not so sure about the deus at the beach. ,I hunt with the deus100% but with the salt water and wet sand it can be iffy
I'd either fix the old one or buy a new beach machine ! Hh gl

 

[bowwinkles]

Maybe you should think about changing to golf.

 

[foiler]

You live on Long Island, therefore you are fortunate to have access to ocean beaches year round. Why aren't you using an Induction Balance machine!?

 

[boogeyman]

Maybe you should think about changing to golf.

Tried that. couldn't get the coil to not slice to the left all the time!