Noticed something about the Classic ID - -

[dahut]

- - which is, it is easy to use! I had the C-ID along with my Fisher F70 today, in a typically traaaashy park. The C-ID was very "calm" and smooth. It discriminated the iron well and just didn't get jumpy on much of anything. The TID was accurate and I am getting the hang of trash identification with it. I still get a lot of pulltabs, can slaw and screwtops, but I am getting better at discerning them. I don't feel so concerned if I leave one, now, since my confidence in the detector is up.

The F70, by comparison was the C-ID's opposite. It was very 'busy', a bit of quirky. It was an immediate contrast to the C-ID's smooth operation. I didn't wind it out, keeping it pretty mellow at factory preset. And it wasn't unusable - just very different. I found that I liked it better in either single tone or 3 tone modes, there in the trash.

Neither detector was hitting much but clad for me and there are no stupendous finds to show.
Hal got a 1952 dog license with his Troy X5, and remains convinced there is some silver in this park. If so, it is beyond the reach of anything we have between us.

 

[RWJR13]

Hey Dahut.....Those Classic ID series are great detectors. I've had the ID, IDX & IDX PRO. They are all great at ID'ing.........!!!!

 

[dahut]

Hey Dahut.....Those Classic ID series are great detectors. I've had the ID, IDX & IDX PRO. They are all great at ID'ing.........!!!!

I've noticed the ID accuracy and adaptability.

A month ago, I wouldn't have thought 8 cursor blocks would be so appealing. But today, I find them and the pleasing response of the C-ID to be just right. When I used the ACE 250, I thought the 12 little segments it offered weren't enough and I sure didn't think much of it's response suite. Now, here's the C-ID with only 8 and I like it more than any ACE. Go figgure.

I'm considering sending my Mr. Bill modded Classic ID back to the good Mr. Crabtree over the winter, to have the Black Sand/Normal and slow tune/fast tune switches added. I have the 8" Proscan and 6" Blue Max coils now and will soon have the 9.5" loop and 4" Snooper coil. At that point, I think I will have done just about all I can do to the C-ID, essentially making it into an IDX or IDX Pro.

(ooops - I forgot one: the frequency select control! I don't really need this one, though. At least I don't think I do....)

 

[Hombre]

Well David

Now that you are buying more coils and modifications, just how close are you getting to the price of that screaming deal, IDX Pro package I posted awile back?

 

[dahut]

Well David

Now that you are buying more coils and modifications, just how close are you getting to the price of that screaming deal, IDX Pro package I posted awile back?

If you will remember, I allowed it was a fair price. I normally avoid expletives like "screaming," unless it is warranted. Hype is not your friend, as a rule.
In fact, as I recall, that deal didn't sell at asking price - or did so once the price was reduced below the pivotal $400 price point.
I think I even predicted something along those lines, to the dismay of the seller.

In my case, I feel I'm at least equal to that one. Here's why

I got my Crabtree-modified Classic ID for $275 w/8" Proscan. The 6" Blue Max coil I got from my buddy Hal for $35.
That makes me all in with the best of the Classic ID for $310. That combination, alone, was a decent bargain.

Also, I have recently bought a mint XLT w/ the 9.5 Pro loop and 4" Snooper included. Price? $425. But I was going to get one of those anyway, as it was part of my plans to do so. I make plans... I stick to them as best I can. That's just me.

"Plan Your Work - Work Your Plan" Eddie Rickenbacker
PS - I expect that sometime next season, the XLT will be traded up to a DFX

So in the end, I land in a very good place to be. 4 coils that will fit the Classic ID and a one-two punch of XLT/Classic ID, depending on how I configure the coils. The one thing lacking is the hard travel case.
I am not one to travel far and I don't like to disassemble my detectors, so for me, this was a dubious feature. Clever, mind you, but of limited appeal to yours truly. I typically leave my detectors intact, collapsing the lower rod at most. I store and transport them in waterproof, military grade protective cases, which I pay $12 for.

Okay where were we? Oh yeah, total cost: $735

That's $367.50 per unit, averaged. Still below the price of the 'screaming' deal that was offered, plus I now have TWO of the best detectors money can buy WITH 4 coils. I'm calling it good.

 

[Hombre]

No sense in trying to reason with you bud, you are too damn smart for me! But after it is all said and done, with all the modifications to bring your Classic Id up to IDX PRO specifications......IT is Not an IDX PRO modified and the price you will get for it, if and when you sell it, will reflect that. Plus, the guy selling it had a hard case included, thats about $30.

 

[goodmore]

I really think the price of used detectors has dropped in the last few weeks. Probably Xmas coming has something to with it, Anyways just to let you know, I made out on my end also. At auction I grossed 525.00. I sold the detector with the case, and the two coils separate. I am going to miss that detector. Maybe someday I will pick up another one. Anyways, I bought into the hype of the F75 LTD and I needed funds. The F75 is on its way to me now. I have always been a Whites man. I hope the new detector gives me as much joy as the Whites units I owned through the years. I did hold on to my XL pro. So I do have a detector to fall back on. In closing I will say I'll keep reading the Whites forum. So I want to hear all about those Classic finds.

 

[Hombre]

Howdy goodmore

I only put up the "screaming deal post" on here to let people here know about your IDX PRO package, and what a good deal it was to get a choice IDX PRO modified, 3 coils and a hard case for $425 shipped. My buddy was looking to buy it, then you pulled it off and it went to FeeBay. I guess dahut did you a favor, cause ya got more money! Good for you.

 

[dahut]

I really think the price of used detectors has dropped in the last few weeks. Probably Xmas coming has something to with it, Anyways just to let you know, I made out on my end also. At auction I grossed 525.00. I sold the detector with the case, and the two coils separate. I am going to miss that detector. Maybe someday I will pick up another one.
Good for you! Ebay, I assume? I find the same result myself. If I am eager to reap the biggest gain, I go there.
If I can afford to let the "buds" have it for what they'll pay, I'll put it on the forums.

Anyways, I bought into the hype of the F75 LTD and I needed funds.
Who hasnt?! I'm heading there myself.

The F75 is on its way to me now. I have always been a Whites man. I hope the new detector gives me as much joy as the Whites units I owned through the years.
It is very different, I can assure you. Ive used the F75 and T-2 (briefly), and settled on an F70 as a nice intermediate. Take the time to learn the F75, as it demands it. But it can do the job.

I did hold on to my XL pro. So I do have a detector to fall back on. In closing I will say I'll keep reading the Whites forum. So I want to hear all about those Classic finds.
XL Pro? Good detector, good back up. Way to go.

 

[dahut]

No sense in trying to reason with you bud, you are too damn smart for me! But after it is all said and done, with all the modifications to bring your Classic Id up to IDX PRO specifications......IT is Not an IDX PRO modified and the price you will get for it, if and when you sell it, will reflect that. Plus, the guy selling it had a hard case included, thats about $30.

You're right of course. The only person impressed with my logic is me!
And did you see what he got for his on ebay? Over $500! Now who's the smarter?

Man, you have got to love this stuff! Thanks, bud