I never said they didn't have anything in the works.
Then what was the point of your previous post?
I never said they didn't have anything in the works.
Minelab 800s are flooding the used market right now...and when the Deus II becomes more widely available, the flooding will only get "worse." Might be a good time to upgrade if you're willing to get a used machine.
I think "flooding the market" is a bit of an exaggeration. I counted about 10 used Nox 800s on Ebay right now. Considering the detector has been out for around 4 years, has sold very well, and it's the start of winter in many places, that's not exactly an unexpected number to see for sale. I doubt it would have looked much different months ago.
In fact, looking at the recently ended auctions for the Nox 800, nearly every one of them sold, and typically for $650-$700 without accessories. If some of these people are selling Nox 800s in anticipation of the Deus II, then there's people gobbling them up.
I have no doubt some people that have 800s, or are getting a higher end detector for the first time, are going to go to the Deus II. At 1600 dollars before any extra coils or accessories, we're talking about a small group relative to the existing and future Equinox 800 user base. Outside of internet discussion boards, I think the Deus II is a bigger issue for Minelab's CTX 3030.
I've considered a CTX 3030, and I'm certainly interested in seeing more about the Deus II. I don't care about or need the completely wireless set up. I'm interested in performance in iron dense sites. Either way, I'd be highly unlikely to unload my Equinox any time soon as a result of the Deus.
For those who have had success with the Equinox, selling a proven detector before putting a new one through its paces doesn't strike me as something a serious hobbyist would do.
I've been in the market for a used Equinox for many months and finally bought one late last year....
Just looked at Facebook marketplace. For what it's worth, there's not a single used Equinox 800 for sale or recently sold in my area in KY. Nothing on Craigslist either in my area.
Just looked at Facebook marketplace. For what it's worth, there's not a single used Equinox 800 for sale or recently sold in my area in KY. Nothing on Craigslist either in my area.
I just did a FB Marketplace search for Minelabs in my town + 80 miles. Here's what it found with respect to Equinoxes:
- A 600 in Pleasantview, TN
- A 600 in Walton, KY
- An 800 in Mt. Juliet, TN
- A 600 in an unknown location, but it might be TX
- An 800 in Blue Ridge, GA
- Multiple 600s and 800s in Cincinnati, OH (although this person is always selling Equinoxes on FB, so not sure if he "counts"...)
- An 800 in Loveland, OH
- An 800 in Jacksonville, IL
- An 800 in New Market, TN
- An 800 in Arcanum, OH
And yes, many of these locations are well outside my search zone. Sometimes I'll get results from thousands of miles away.
6-12 months ago, my search would have come up with 1 to 3 results for an Equinox, depending on the day. Often, nothing would come up (except maybe someone who's in the business of selling metal detectors).
...Any Equinox bought in 2018 is out of warranty and we may see more sales as those purchased in 2019 go out of warranty.
I just did a FB Marketplace search for Minelabs in my town + 80 miles. Here's what it found with respect to Equinoxes......
There have been more Equinox for sale in my area. Undoubtedly, some of that is from people wanting to fund a new Deus 2 purchase and/or a Legend purchase who see them as better choice for whatever reason. Also, it is 2022. Any Equinox bought in 2018 is out of warranty and we may see more sales as those purchased in 2019 go out of warranty.
I've seen those same listings from the guy in Cincinnati over the years.
I think the listings from far away come up because the seller says they're willing to ship. I'd rather not see those listings by default.
I would like to see them add a 4th recovery speed to the 600. With 3 being at 6 they should add a 4 being at 8. It is still fair you can't dial in the perfect recovery speed on the 600. Plus you don't have all the tone adjustments either. So a update adding a 4th recovery speed equal to 8 would be awesome.If the Machine is running the best it can I don't get why people want Updates?
I see Post saying we haven't got any updates in months on machines but if the machine doesn't need a update do you want them to just make one anyways?
I would like to see them add a 4th recovery speed to the 600. With 3 being at 6 they should add a 4 being at 8. It is still fair you can't dial in the perfect recovery speed on the 600. Plus you don't have all the tone adjustments either. So a update adding a 4th recovery speed equal to 8 would be awesome.
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I made a joke about them adding Ferrous-Conductive I.D. in the next update, and while I doubt that is possible with the present Equinox I think I remember someone who should know saying it would be entirely possible with the next iteration of a Multi-IQ detector.
I actually believe Minelab may have intentionally left Ferrous-Conductive off the Equinox as not to compete with the Etrac and CTX which were both more expensive, and still being made. The Equinox platform was competition enough as it was without making it more so by adding a Ferrous-Conductive I.D. scheme. The Safari's I.D. was a traditional I.D.. Evidently to make it a less costly version of the Etrac, but still have the advantage of FBS I.
Maybe it's just me wearing my tinfoil hat again, but it makes sense.
With all the new videos coming out about the dues II, do you all suspect minelab will have something up their sleeves to boost performance on the nox? The deus is looking like a solid machine. I hope it is. Nothing better than companies competing and we all benefit from it.
Personally I never take my 10 x 5 off. The equinox with this coil is an amazing setup. I have all 3 minelab coils and they are all collecting dust now. Haven't taken the 10 x 5 off since I got it back in the summer.Now that you've had the 10x5 Coiltek for awhile, what's the ruling? How often is it on your Equinox? When I'm near the perimeter of a house, or in a signal heavy area out in the open, I usually feel like the standard coil is a bit big and the 6" coil is a bit small. My main permission right now is like that a lot.
Personally I never take my 10 x 5 off. The equinox with this coil is an amazing setup. I have all 3 minelab coils and they are all collecting dust now. Haven't taken the 10 x 5 off since I got it back in the summer.
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Personally I never take my 10 x 5 off. The equinox with this coil is an amazing setup. I have all 3 minelab coils and they are all collecting dust now. Haven't taken the 10 x 5 off since I got it back in the summer.
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