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Looking for F2, F4, Ace 250, Euro ace. - wanting to buy an entry level machine.

Kelvio		Posted : Tuesday, 26 May 2015 8:15:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 31/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 21 Location: Bay of Plenty Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Not looking to spend a great deal but staying clear of those cheap Chinese crap.

sycotoad		Posted : Tuesday, 2 June 2015 5:37:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		it appears there is not much about best bet is to give Rob (Fisher NZ) a shout otherwise your options are limited to chinese units looking at trademe Edited by user Tuesday, 2 June 2015 5:38:18 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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Kelvio		Posted : Tuesday, 2 June 2015 6:28:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 31/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 21 Location: Bay of Plenty Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 5 post(s)		All good mate, I actually just bought that bounty hunter that was on trademe. Looks like a good unit. Like you said there isn't much around and that one looked the best for my $

sycotoad		Posted : Tuesday, 2 June 2015 8:56:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		The Platinum? they are supposed to be a really good unit - please let us know how it goes I always wanted to try one out Good luck
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Kelvio		Posted : Tuesday, 2 June 2015 9:51:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 31/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 21 Location: Bay of Plenty Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Yep that platinum, it's looking that good I'm worried it's going to give my AT Pro a run for its money, once I put a DD coil on it. Bought it for my partner and she's excited about it. I'll be sure to do a vid or 2 and compare/post up finds etc.

sycotoad		Posted : Wednesday, 3 June 2015 6:23:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Kelvio Yep that platinum, it's looking that good I'm worried it's going to give my AT Pro a run for its money, once I put a DD coil on it. Bought it for my partner and she's excited about it. I'll be sure to do a vid or 2 and compare/post up finds etc. It should go really well for you Kelvio - From memory its virtually the same as the Teknetics Gamma 6000 with a couple of suttle differences - It certainly will give most machines a run for their money - Also dont be in too much rush to upgrade from the standard 8" concentric - It does go deep & pinpointing is so much easier - The only advantage with the 11"DD is more coverage, works better in mineralized soils and is a tad deeper..... You have a nice setup with this and the AT Pro - :)
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