WOW Prices on classic Whites are UP!!

[dirtmaster]

Just looked on Ebay and the classics like the 6000 XL and Eagle Spectrums and even Eagle IIs are throught the roof!!! Wish I wouldve held onto my 6000 di pro sl. Its like holding onto gold to see how high they go. I love my MXT and cant imagine paying just 2 to 3 hundred less for a 20-25 year old machine.

 

[GoGoGopher]

Oldies, but goodies, and good looking and working units are hard to find...

HH,

 

[duggr]

Go to the completed listings and checkout the compass Gold Scanner Pro that went for $1,125.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130538711408&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX

 

[duggr]

Thats why I'm Hanging on to this! This 6000 XL Pro sits in my closet just waiting
for the 6000 XL Pro I use to take a trip to the repairman.

 

[nw1886]

Those top analogs are still the "real deal" and prices reflect that. When you have one, "What do you have?"....top audio response, solid/unadorned adjusting, depth....and modern ergonomics. (That technology was "forced out" of the industry due to component costs and not lack of appreciation.) To call it "old" is like calling a Cuda Hemi....only "old".

Had to add....with the high quality of how these were built.......

 

[thebeatmachine]

If you want a detector for ID ing targets less than 6" go get one. but to ID deeper you need something more modern.

 

[TheOtherLeggoHead]

I strongly disagree.

 

[nw1886]

Strongly disagree also.

 

[nw1886]

Dog got away and had to run find him! (Found him!) The audio on those top end analogs is "first" where you get the ID....needle work second. (A pro with these has quick nob "double checking" down for further info.) They do not lack in deep object discrimination. All tech has pluses and minuses.....I now prefer digital, but that is because I have so much energy into learning it, appreciate using the newer "tools" in tough (and not so tough) situations, and there is more depth.....sometimes....

I do miss glancing at knobs to see where I'm at, the audio personality for each target and...... specific needle movement "sub movement", that clues you in on deep/good targets. I was never a "guru" with my 4900,5900,XL Pro but (in the big pic) did truly well. I'm using a V3i now.....but that does not mean someone using a 6000 XL Pro can't kick my butt....on any certain day.

In the end, I am having as much fun today, doing things I couldn't do before, and not quite stupid enough to dis a good analog. They still have the potential to "eat your lunch".

 

[bowser]

i have had 2 idx-pro's and now own a mxt ,i like the idx classic series more than the newer models,the classics 6.59 frequency seems to be well suited for all types of hunting.Most of my finds are in the 5-7 inch range and classics have no trouble. with that.