Just bought a brand new Tesoro Eldorado uMax!

[Mojave]

I was shocked to find a dealer who still had a brand new one on his wall. He didn't let it go cheap, I basically paid full price, but after learning that Eldorado's typically go for $300 or more used, I decided that for a little more, it is worth having a brand new unit. I won't have to worry about how the previous owner treated it, and I don't have to worry about whether Tesoro will service it for free or not.

I wanted to buy either the Bandido II umax or the Eldorado umax. I had a Vaquero briefly, but I must have had a noisy unit because I returned it. I've read the older Tesoros are more stable, and that is what I am looking for. Plus, I think 10khz will be better for hitting silver, which is what I'm hunting for. I like the frequency shift of the Eldorado more than the auto-tune switch of the Bandido.

I can't wait to receive it and try it out.

 

[Beale]

Congrats to you! I wish you many good hunts with it, Beale.

 

[Mojave]

Thanks, I hope I have as much success with it as you have with your DeLeon

 

[tvr]

Looking forward to seeing reports of how you like the Eldorado! I've been kind of wanting one myself.
tvr

 

[tab-nabit]

That's nice to be able to find a older detector in such nice condition.

About a year or so ago, I found a Bandido-II that was in the box unused/un-tested. I had to assemble it and was glad I took batteries. All the original paperwork, everything. The fella bought it new back then and never tried it. He was clearing out stuff at the house and I got the unused Bandido for dirt cheap. It's a nice stable machine. Kind of neat to be able to go out swinging a classic.

 

[amcjavelin]

hey there keep me posted getting one next week give us your take on it man and congrats!

 

[Furious T]

Good find! I like mine, which I've had for more than 7 years, now. I find that it is good on silver. Good luck with it.

 

[Mojave]

Thanks guys! I will definitely report my findings. Hopefully I will have enough free time to get out there and put this thing to the test.

I think I made the right decision. I was following that like new Bandido II uMax on Ebay, and it sold for $367 + shipping. I paid just $30 more than that, shipped, and I have a newer unit that is brand new. Plus, I wanted the Eldorado model more. These older Tesoros really hold their value well! If I ever do sell the Eldorado, I suspect that I will be able to recoup a lot of my investment.

 

[amcjavelin]

found a beauty of one on craigslist for $300.00 N.C listing plus a carry bag to go with it

 

[BarberBill]

IMHO the Eldorado