Sovereign XS-2 Pro What's it worth :shrug:

[pacer]

Finally decided to part with my beloved Sovereign XS-2 Pro. Comes with a 8" waterproof coil, Sun Ray S-5 Intruder Coil, Sun Ray S-1 super Target Probe & Meter, 2 rechargeable battery packs,1 plug in charger, 1 non-rechargeable battery pack, original case for for housing, after market leather case for housing, custom made Zippered Cordura padde case, Koss TD/81 Headphones and original manual. Everything has been taken care of properly and in very good condition. Anyone have any suggestions or opinions what this might be worth?

 

[Rick(ND)]

This is a nice set up, but is close to 20 years old so that will affect the price a bit. Now the XS2 was one of my favorites of all times and is the one I run my 8 inch coinsearch coil and the S-12 of Sun Rays that got me some great depth and has all the things that make it special. Assuming it is in good shape like you say and works as it should and not been modified, has the 5 inch coil of Sun Ray that is the black waterproof coil as the solid white one was their first one and not waterproof, but a great coil too. The meter and the Probe are both Sun Ray which is a plus. The leather hip mount bag also sound like a Sun Ray too which was a great bag, depending on the Batteries if original or newer batteries that are better and want to sell it all together I would see no problem getting $500-$550 from those that know the Sovereigns well, those that are new to it probably wont pay that much as they don't know what the Sovereigns can do.
Now breaking it down and selling it in pieces you probably get more as the XS2 with the 8 inch coil and batteries should be worth $350 the Sun Ray meter if it is the DTI 2 around $125 and the DTI 3 with the back light will bring $150, the S-1 probe in good shape will bring $100 I would think as they are not made anymore and were the best of the Sun Ray probes in my opinion. The S-5 coil if the black open coil will be around $90 and if the white solid coil around $60 or so, leather hip mount bag $30 and the factory caring bag around $30.
That would be my opinion if I had it in my shop for sale if in the shape you say it is and works as it suppose to and not had the circuit board modified.

Rick

 

[Ron from Michigan]

I think Rick is very close to the value.My suggestion list the basic Sovereign setup with the 8 inch coil 375.00 and sell the accessories separate 270.00 low ball numbers for a solid sale. With these sold separate 375+ 270 = 645.Good Luck

 

[pacer]

Seems to be a little misunderstanding as to what my point was, and most likely my fault for not making my point clearer. I'm not so much interested in it's actual cash value, but rather, it's value pertaining to it's technical capabilities as a detector. As I stated in my original post, my Sovereign is on the older side, probably between 20 to 25 years old. I question it technical capabilities compared to a newer detector's technical capabilities , equipped with the latest bells and whistles. Would I be better off purchasing a newer, state of the art Gold detector as opposed to keeping my older Sovereign XS-2?

Best,

Tom

 

[surfman]

No, it seems to me the guys answered your question exactly. You are asking about a dollar value. That's the way I read it and the answers are right on.

Finally decided to part with my beloved Sovereign XS-2 Pro. Comes with a 8" waterproof coil, Sun Ray S-5 Intruder Coil, Sun Ray S-1 super Target Probe & Meter, 2 rechargeable battery packs,1 plug in charger, 1 non-rechargeable battery pack, original case for for housing, after market leather case for housing, custom made Zippered Cordura padde case, Koss TD/81 Headphones and original manual. Everything has been taken care of properly and in very good condition. Anyone have any suggestions or opinions what this might be worth?

 

[Auriemma]

Well, they answered your dollar value (whether intended or not).

But as to capabilities, it is still a great beach hunter and decent dirt hunter even without a depth meter. Ask just about anyone... Sovs may be old tech, but they are still highly regarded.

 

[Maxwedge]

Rick and Ron are the pros. You have a great detector. HH-Mark