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Which one or both? Whites 6000 XL Pro/Garrett CXIII

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texstechfan

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I have a relative that has a Garrett Grand Master Hunter CXIII like new comes with carrying case and manual $200

and a Whites 6000 Pro XL like new that comes with manual for $200.

Which one of these would be best for trashy areas and or should I just buy both?

Thanks for the advice.
 
I think the Whites 6000 XL Pro would do you much better with a really good set of headphones.

HH,
 
Get the 6000, and if you do not want it..PM me I will take it..
 
I'm interested in the garrett CXIII. please let me know!

Thanks

I live in central Connecticut. Where is the Garrett located?
 
Either one is a good unit buy both and sell the XL Pro which would probably give you enough profit to pay for the Garrett.You may even have money in your pocket after the sale and a free detector.
 
For that price I would buy both as the XL pro can fetch 400.00 alone. Sounds like a great deal. Dan
 
Well I know from reading and studying the forum post that everybody has their favorites and usually for good reasons. I have studied the technology, looked at the user reviews, and observed what others are using. Problem for me is here in Lubbock, TX there aren't really any dealers except for the sporting goods store cheapo models. I can not try before I buy or even look at a midrange model like these.

Short story long, I guess I will buy them both and see how they feel, keep one and then sell the other. I can't afford to keep them both.

I have read quite a bit about the XL Pro and it looks to be an outstanding md. I don't care one way or the other about LCD display vs. analog. I just want a unit that works. I like bells and whistles but I will not buy on that aspect alone. I work with electronics on a daily basis and I know that manufacturers will add bells and whistles to disguise the fact that their product does not work as well as their competitors.

We have a lot of parks around here to test them on and I never have seen anyone with a detector on any of them. I work and drive much of the rural areas around here and come across old farmsteads almost on a daily basis. Problem is these old farmsteads have a lot of iron trash and rusted at that. I know these md's are not perfect but I need to keep the one that will do the best at notching some of the iron out.

I have another post on here asking about finding someone in my area with a detector that could find some gold coins lost in a old farmhouse fire. My dad owns the land so no problem keeping them if I find them. Lots of trash there though as you could imagine. I have read so darned much on this and other sites that now I want a detector to look for those coins and to throw in the back seat of the pickup for when I come across these old farmsteads.

Out here during the 20's - 40's land was parceled out in 1/4 sections or 160 acres. On just about each 1/4 section of land a home was built. Now those are all abandoned and falling down or completely gone.

I appreciate the advice from you fellows as it sound like either one of these would be keepers but you seem to be leaning more towards the XL Pro. I cant find as many comments positive or otherwise from users of this Garrett. I stay away from dealer reviews and paid for reviews.

Scott
 
Hey, I was just doing a little more browsing around as i am learning what this is all about. I clicked on the Ron's Detectors banner at the top of the page and looked at the Garrett models.

I see that the Garrett CXIII is classified as a "Relic / Coin" md as apposed to some of the newer model Garrett's (Ace / GTI's / GTA's) being classified as "Target ID" md's.

I really don't see the difference if a md has some type of display LCD or analog that indicates the type of material being detected. Is it because the "Target ID" type not only identifies the material but also identifies the depth?

The CXIII is classified as a "Relic Coin" md but it does have target id display.

I may be wrong but when you speak of relics isn't that like like shell casings, grommets, in general ferrous or ferrous alloys that are not coin or precious metals?

Are these classifications mainly there to describe general purpose vs. md's for the detecting of specific materials? Yet it seems the materials they detect are the same.

Confusing to me....I may have to stick to hunting arrowheads.
 
If this helps, I don't think I am really that interested in relic hunting.
Here in West Texas you can trip over a relic (Including my 89 yr old neighbor).
I am more interested in coins as I have been a collector for many years but never thought of md'ing for them.
 
if you have a 6000 xl-pro for 200.00 then run,don't walk and buy it!..get the 5.3 bullseye,or 5.3 blackmax small coil and you will have a great combo for the trash!
if it is the condition you say it is,then believe me it is one hell of a bargain!...hurry up!.i wouldn't even look at the garrett,but that's just me!

(h.h!)
j.t.
 
Usually someone who uses top line detectors are very aware of the value of these units used.Maybe he just said a couple of hundred dollars without giving it much thought.I wouldn't be surprised when you go to actually pay for one or both units he changes his mind. He could put the XL Pro on the classified section here for 500.00 and probably have it sold in a couple of hours and the same for the Garrett with a lower price.If I didn't know better this sounds like a big fish story that got away.
 
Bought them both and will be picking them up this weekend. He is in a financial bind and needed some money to repair his car he uses to get to work. The XL belonged to his dad and the Garrett was a gift from his dad. He told me he used the Garrett only a couple of times and had loaned it out once. He is not an avid md user and didn't look up any prices as he does not own a computer. He has always been a real nice guy and I now feel guilty because I didn't explain to him their true value.

I have noted the user names here that were interested in these machines and will be in touch when and if I decide to part with one. It's nice to know I wont have to advertise for a buyer. I am pretty sure I will unless any of my family members want to give detecting a try but they probably wont. (not unless you could attach an Ipod to one)

Thank you for the advice and directing me to the true value of these units.
You folks really know your stuff and I will be returning with questions once I read the manuals and fire them up.
 
Well he probably would have sold them to someone else anyway the XL Pro value 500 plus and the Garrett around 400.00 no I'm not looking for a detector but I have bought and sold a few.Good Luck
 
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