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Price check on Bandido II uMax..

Pyledriver

Pyledriver

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Found one with case and manual, like new, they're asking $375.00. This seems high to me but what do y'all think? Always wanted one of these....
 
I was keeping an eye on one that just sold for $367 on Ebay, so $375 is about right. I didn't expect it to go past $300 by this much, but the old Tesoros seem to hold their value well. I just bought a brand new Eldorado for about the same price.
 
I saw that one on fleabay and figured maybe the guy isn't too far off. I'm just not sure I want to spend that when I might be able to pick up a Vaquero or Tejon for the same money. I need to do a little more research on why I'd want the Bandido vs. the more modern counterparts!
 
There is one on the Classifieds right now for $275, and I saw one sell for $300 with 3 coils not too long ago.
Even if I could get $375 for mine, which is tempting, I would have a really hard time parting with it. You really don't see them go up for sale too often.

Dan C.
 
Pyledriver said:
I saw that one on fleabay and figured maybe the guy isn't too far off. I'm just not sure I want to spend that when I might be able to pick up a Vaquero or Tejon for the same money. I need to do a little more research on why I'd want the Bandido vs. the more modern counterparts!
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My research led me to the conclusion that the older Tesoros, with the lower 10khz frequency, are a little better on silver coins and are a little less noisy than the newer HOT machines. The HOT detectors may have a slight advantage on depth, but from what I've read, there isn't a significant difference.

I wanted an Eldorado or a Bandido II. I chose the Eldorado because it has ED-180 discrimination and a frequency shift switch. Plus, the Bandido II and Eldorado have a switch that allows you to keep the detector in all metal mode. The Vaquero and Cibola only have a button that you have to keep pushed in if you want to stay in all metal mode.
 
Good stuff! When I looked over the features I didn't notice that all metal mode difference!
 
I'm gonna let the Bandido pass.. My next detector will be a water machine and although I'd like to get my grubby paws on another Tesoro, I'm gonna pass on all but water machines. When I finally get the money though, my first water machine will likely be a Tesoro! Y'all hold off on selling off those Tigers till I get some play money built up!
 
The reference in this post to the all metal switch prompts me to mention that several years ago I replaced the red pinpoint button on a Silver Sabre
 
Let me qualify that....Dang

I liked the V, a few negs nothing serious just personal preferences, a lot. The B2 has an audio response that I am sure can't be beat by any other single tone machine. It took a while to hear it, but once onto it....

Being able to toggle to AM and 2 tuning modes is great.

You can't loose either way.
 
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