Oldie but goodie?

[Dan M.]

Can anyone tell me about the Garrett Grand Master Hunter CX111? It's an old one from the 90's and it actualy talks. Is it worth 100 dollars? Thanks

 

[hoser]

I had the predecessor to that unit with the Master Hunter ADS7. It was a very good detector. I think the CXIII was a lot more sophisticated machine and I would say it was top of the line Garrett machine for several years. As long as it is in good shape and works well, then heck yeah it's worth $100.

 

[diggin4clad]

I agree with what Hoser said about the Master Hunter. Also, if it ends up thatyou don't like it after using it awhile, you've got yourself a nice "collector's item".

 

[Dan M.]

I agree with what Hoser said about the Master Hunter. Also, if it ends up thatyou don't like it after using it awhile, you've got yourself a nice "collector's item".

Thanks for the info!

 

[Dan M.]

I had the predecessor to that unit with the Master Hunter ADS7. It was a very good detector. I think the CXIII was a lot more sophisticated machine and I would say it was top of the line Garrett machine for several years. As long as it is in good shape and works well, then heck yeah it's worth $100.

Thanks Hoser, I think I'll go for it.

 

[Diga]

Unless you're nostalgic, then no, it's not worth $100. That thing will take a car battery to run, so don't forgot to add in battery cost

...and that's just 1 of the reasons why it's not worth $100, compared to the alternatives.

Get a second hand Bounty Hunter Tracker 4 for $50. Or, DR. Otek is a reputable company, and here's a new Dr. Otek digital detector for $120.

https://www.amazon.com/DR-%C3%96TEK-Metal-Detector-Adults-Waterproof/dp/B0B3CY5YVZ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3IS2YW3OH5V1G&keywords=dr+otek+metal+detector&qid=1698943571&sprefix=dr+otek+metal+detecor%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-10

 

[Diga]

Or this one. Brand new for $100

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[diggin4clad]

Unless you're nostalgic, then no, it's not worth $100. That thing will take a car battery to run, so don't forgot to add in battery cost

...and that's just 1 of the reasons why it's not worth $100, compared to the alternatives.

Get a second hand Bounty Hunter Tracker 4 for $50. Or, DR. Otek is a reputable company, and here's a new Dr. Otek digital detector for $120.

https://www.amazon.com/DR-%C3%96TEK-Metal-Detector-Adults-Waterproof/dp/B0B3CY5YVZ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3IS2YW3OH5V1G&keywords=dr+otek+metal+detector&qid=1698943571&sprefix=dr+otek+metal+detecor%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-10

Very little cost if you use rechargeable batteries.

 

[Diga]

Very little cost if you use rechargeable batteries.

It takes 6 C type batteries!

What's that? About $50 to $70 dollars for the batteries and charger for a very old $100 detector? Plus, it's very heavy and probably has leaking and/or defective capacitors.

There's much better alternatives in the $100 range.

 

[diggin4clad]

It takes 6 C type batteries!

What's that? About $50 to $70 dollars for the batteries and charger for a very old $100 detector? Plus, it's very heavy and probably has leaking and/or defective capacitors.

There's much better alternatives in the $100 range.

I wasn't aware that it used "C" types, but if they were used for 10 years of hunting, the battery cost would only be about 6-7 dollars per year. As far as other problems with the detector, that's another story and all possible problems would have to be considered before making the purchase.

 

[Diga]

I wasn't aware that it used "C" types, but if they were used for 10 years of hunting, the battery cost would only be about 6-7 dollars per year. As far as other problems with the detector, that's another story and all possible problems would have to be considered before making the purchase.

10 years? Do you really think a newbie is going to buy that 30 year old detector and use it for 10 years?

More like instant regret when the newbie buys it, and then finds out he could have got a much better alternative for cheaper.

 

[Dan M.]

Thanks for all the replies, I got some good intel. I was only interested in it because it's an old Garrett. I may get it just play with and ad to my collection. I'm currently using the Garrett Ace 300 and it works great. But... I got a used Harbor Freight detector for 60 bucks called the Gordon High Precision Metal Detector. I can't find any reviews on it but it works almost as well as my Garrett. I have only been digging about three months or so and I think I'm getting hooked. Happy Digging!

 

[Diga]

You can't go wrong with paying only $60 for that Gordon High detector. If you bought that old Garrett, it probably would have ended up in the closet.

This is the one you have, correct?

 

[hoser]

Does it outperform todays high-end detectors, NO. Like Dan M stated, he would like to have it just to play with. Mine had six 9v batteries and I used it a lot and changed batteries maybe twice a year. Oh, and it isn't any heavier than my E-Trac.

 

[Dan M.]

You can't go wrong with paying only $60 for that Gordon High detector. If you bought that old Garrett, it probably would have ended up in the closet.

This is the one you have, correct?

Yep! That's it. I found a lot of coins with it, a cheap ring, bullets etc. Good feedback!

 

[diggin4clad]

10 years? Do you really think a newbie is going to buy that 30 year old detector and use it for 10 years?

More like instant regret when the newbie buys it, and then finds out he could have got a much better alternative for cheaper.

I never said the "newbie" WOULD use the detector for ten years. My comment was to say that IF someone got ten years out of the batteries the cost would be minimal.

 

[Diga]

I never said the "newbie" WOULD use the detector for ten years. My comment was to say that IF someone got ten years out of the batteries the cost would be minimal.

Except we aren't discussing "someone". We're discussing Dan using 6 rechargeable C cells in a very old detector.

Ideally, if he got the detector, he would just buy some cheap alkaline batteries to test it out. That way, he doesn't waste $50 to $70 for the rechargeables, on top of the detector cost, just to never use the detector again

 

[diggin4clad]

Except we aren't discussing "someone". We're discussing Dan using 6 rechargeable C cells in a very old detector.

Ideally, if he got the detector, he would just buy some cheap alkaline batteries to test it out. That way, he doesn't waste $50 to $70 for the rechargeables, on top of the detector cost, just to never use the detector again

Doesn't matter if it's Dan or someone else. How do you know what he'd do? Sure...buy the cheap batteries to test it out and then.........if Dan likes it he could then lay out the money for rechargeables. You've got your opinion and I've got mine..........