1270--1266x =$?

[WV62]

In the past week I have watched (2) 1266x's and (1) 1270 go off on auction. From looking at the post all the machines were used, looked good and all just had the std. 8" coil. The two 1266x's went for $398 and $399 the 1270 went for $305. There is another 1266x going off in a few hours and it has bids and is setting at $380.

Just wondering why the 1266x's is going for higher dollars than the 1270?

Not saying one detector is better than the other but the 1266x is for sure a much older machine and you would think its end of life would be closer than the 1270.

Ron in WV

 

[Woodchuck]

Yeah it was nice 1270!!!!

 

[joe dirt_1]

Thats good money for a 1266. Last one I sold on the forums was in excellent shape. I bought it new in 1998 and I had the stock 8 inch coil and 11inch coils. sold it for 340.00 shipped with both coils.

Roger

 

[amcjavelin]

the 1266 has a staying power and is a legend in in the relic hunters mind, plus its prefered in balance and slightly lighter than the 1270 plus runs at 4.8khz which is better to find silver and copper with, personally i never used a 1266 and only going by what i've read but my experience with the 1270 was always been really good i always thought the 1270 was well balanced to me and was a deep machine as well, i think the 1270 and 1266 would be a great combo to have just because of the freq difference, i beleive one would find something the other missed!

 

[WV62]

the 1266 has a staying power and is a legend in in the relic hunters mind, plus its prefered in balance and slightly lighter than the 1270 plus runs at 4.8khz which is better to find silver and copper with, personally i never used a 1266 and only going by what i've read but my experience with the 1270 was always been really good i always thought the 1270 was well balanced to me and was a deep machine as well, i think the 1270 and 1266 would be a great combo to have just because of the freq difference, i beleive one would find something the other missed!

You are right on with your information on both the 1266 and the 1270. Would like to hear more on this freq and how that works for different types of hunting. Also was wondering how the coils are interchangeable on the 2 machines with the difference in the frequencies?

I really never thought of going back over an area that I just worked with the 1270 and run the 1266 over it. I have both machines so I could give that a try.

Ron in WV

 

[TheOtherLeggoHead]

$400 has been going rate for a clean 1266x. Some of the coils for the 1200 series are getting hard to find at a reasonable price. Still an incredible machine.

 

[amcjavelin]

well it is kind of funny you think about it the 1225x is i think 4.2khz the 1236x2 5.0 to 5.5khz varible, 1260 or 65 not sure of, 1266 4.8khz the 1270 8.2khz and the coils are interchangeble other than the 60 and 65 and i'm not sure about the 1235 either

 

[shooter]

Ive worked a few places with my 1270, first the 8" coil then then the 10.5dug everything above tin foil then this spring for lack of time and the site being close to the house went back with my F75 ltd and to tell you that 1270 didn't miss very much the few coins I did pick up were right next to the tabs.

 

[Wile.E]

should the 1265x be mentioned here or not, just wondering.A machine to be mentioned among the ones being discussed.Have only been using for about 7 months and still have some to learn , but totally impressed with what have experienced.

 

[WV62]

No problem with the 1265x, that was my first Fisher and a good one. As far as I am concerned the 1265x is just about the same machine as the 1266x. I know we were talking about coils, just like to add that the coils for the 65 will work on the 66.

 

[M]

The 1266x is a legend.
Legendary status = money, even if perception has outstripped reality, a bit.

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool 1200 series man since my first when I was a teenager, and to this day, my go-to on all relics is a 1266x, but I'll freely admit that it's really no better than a higher end modern unit... but perception is reality and in the MD world, the 1266 has become a classic machine of those 'in the know'. You might see any schmuck with a much pricier Minelab, but see a man with a 1266, now there's a guy with credibility!

People will pay any price to convince themselves that they have some sort of edge over everyone else, regardless of the actual facts... (See: Long Range Locating)
I think a lot of the 1266's mojo is based on lore, especially considering what modern machines can do, but I'll tell you this. Save for a very few exceptins, there isn't a machine out there, past or present, that I would hesitate to stand my 1266x against in a relic finding competition.

 

[amcjavelin]

well i'll say one thing that the fisher 1200 series has made a name for itself and a impact on the metal detecting world thats for sure, probably the longest running models of any company with a track record thats proven over and over and even though that these great machines are considered old school they amogst one the most sought after by relic hunters

 

[M]

Price wise, good deals do come up.
Here's one sold on treaurenet a few months ago for $100 with two coils

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=386644.0;imode

Granted, that was a screaming deal and if you hold your breath waiting for one of those you'll be waiting forever, but the old Fishers are mistakenly viewed by some people as 'outdated gear' without realizing it has carved out its own specialty niche and remains quite desirable. This is why you can occasionally find them used, or in pawn shops, for very low prices, relative to what they're bringing in 'prime market' ebay.

Matter of fact, the last MD I saw in a pawn shop was a 1265 priced at $175 and I'm sure you could've beaten him down a good bit further.

 

[joe dirt_1]

I know of a dealer who has a nice 1260x for sale for 250.00. It works fine and only flaw I could see on it was a good scratch on one side of the control box going through the Fisher logo.

 

[MarkCZ]

Price wise, good deals do come up.
Here's one sold on treaurenet a few months ago for $100 with two coils

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=386644.0;imode

Granted, that was a screaming deal and if you hold your breath waiting for one of those you'll be waiting forever, but the old Fishers are mistakenly viewed by some people as 'outdated gear' without realizing it has carved out its own specialty niche and remains quite desirable. This is why you can occasionally find them used, or in pawn shops, for very low prices, relative to what they're bringing in 'prime market' ebay.

Matter of fact, the last MD I saw in a pawn shop was a 1265 priced at $175 and I'm sure you could've beaten him down a good bit further.

Last summer my neighbor came walking across my front yard carrying a metal detector and ask, "Do You Want This" I said, "are you giving it to me"? "Yep"!
It was (is) a 1266, early version.

In an earlier post it was stated that $400.00 has been the going price for a 1266, but last year they were going for the low $300.00 price range. Seems they're is a new interest in the old model this year.

Mark

 

[mwilliwood]

The 1266xb was the first new detector I owned and wish I could get it back!I thought at the time I was having problems with it(been detecting only a few yrs)come to find out should have left it alone, It had come from the factory tuned really hot, So pinpoint mode was not working correctly, so of coarse being a new detector wanted it working right, sent it in, but had a test patch out back, ended up making 4 additions to it just for the 1266, it was hitting a 3 ringer at over 19" in discriminate.Could not believe the depth! after getting it back, 10" was the best it would do, and of coarse pinpoint worked great- who needs pinpoint!Was so put out sold it the next week!Just would need to get someone to work on the tuning a bit I guess!

 

[reddirtfisher]

I had a 1266X but I it sold on Ebay on a "buy it now" within the 1st hour! The key to it's success was the double stacked sensitivity control. I could really get crazy with that especially on the beaches. A relic hunter who hunts the civil war battle areas bought mine. There will probably never be another machine like the 1266X. The only reason I sold it was because I am mainly a coin & jewelry hunter. I used the optional 5 inch coil all the time on mine. I am still sad that Fisher sold out to First Texico. That was so disappointing. HH RDF

 

[oneton]

400$ is to high for the 1266,people my pay that but the 1270 is far better at 300? than the chatter box 1266

 

[andycush]

Hi wv62, ive just bought my second 1266 from a well known auction site (fleabay) for £150 uk which is very cheap here in the uk for the 1200 series, they normaly sell anywhere between £190-£280 and sometimes a little more because they are a popular machine for the Roman sites, i was on it within 5 minutes of it being listed buy it now £150 with free postage so im well happy

 

[MarkCZ]

Hi wv62, ive just bought my second 1266 from a well known auction site (fleabay) for £150 uk which is very cheap here in the uk for the 1200 series, they normaly sell anywhere between £190-£280 and sometimes a little more because they are a popular machine for the Roman sites, i was on it within 5 minutes of it being listed buy it now £150 with free postage so im well happy

I'm not going to knock the 1266 I have one as well but I've not taking it metal detecting for a number of years, although whenever I'm planting a coin test garden it is likely to the one I would use to clear the bed of metallic trash. That said I guess I don't see why a detector model that's near 30 years old so popular? I mean I know that there is more modern units that will do what the 1266 does, I also have a Tesoro Tejon and if I go out with a beep & dig detector I would use the Tejon.
I know the 1200's are legendary among relic hunters but finding a current model that works as well at all metal hunting would pretty easy I would think. I don't ever see myself selling my 1266 just mainly because it was a gift from a neighbor friend, I do like the fact that the market demand for it keeps its value up, heck if the demand for it keeps going it won't be long before a working used one will be worth than they were when they were produced! heck, if you take in to consideration the value of the dollar and inflation they are now. I guess its good that people in the UK can buy them in the USA and resell them over there and make money.

Mark