buying used coils?

[calabash digger]

I bought a used 13in coil last night and then I got to thinking if that coil is 2 or 3 years old im gonna have to replace the batteries right off the bat. I think I might have made a mistake .Would I have been better off to buy a new on?

 

[unearth]

Depends on what you paid for the coil. My understanding is, the replacement cost of the battery is not very high. I guess it depends on the shipping costs also. Do you have to pay the return shipping costs? My guess would be, if you got the coil for a good price, replace the battery anyway. At least you won't be guessing on how long the battery will last. And then, go find a GOLD ring to cover the cost

 

[calabash digger]

340.00 with lower rod amd it has warranty.

 

[unearth]

Seems like a pretty good price when it includes the lower rod. And if it still has warranty, better yet. I'd buy one at that price.

 

[UncleTom]

They are like $560. new and come with the lower rod, that's sounds like a deal to me.

 

[calabash digger]

cool deal even if I have to replace the batteries I came out good.

 

[squirrel1]

Something else to consider,,, I can't remember exactly when the bigger coil came out--- but your coil may not be covered by the 5 year warranty.. Could be 2 years.

Depends. On when it was bought originally.

http://www.xpmetaldetectorsamericas.com/warranty
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As far as your battery condition,, charge it up and hunt with it-- not in tx ppwer 3,,, see how long she'll go. If after 5 or 6 hours you have bars left,,, it is in pretty good shape IMO.

 

[calabash digger]

hey thanks bought it from one the sponsers he said 4 years on the warranty.

 

[martygene]

i THINK a battery replacement is 50.00