Ctx question

[sasquache]

I own a equinox 800 I have a friend who is thinking about wanting my equinox 800 for his ctx plus cash I've used the ctx and it will need a lower rod and maybe a new lock on the upper rod it doesn't stay in place but other then that it worked great! Now my equinox 800 needs nothing what do you all think 🤔 he is a great metal detecting bud we have been friends for years he just would like something lighter 👍

 

[Elmy]

I own a equinox 800 I have a friend who is thinking about wanting my equinox 800 for his ctx plus cash I've used the ctx and it will need a lower rod and maybe a new lock on the upper rod it doesn't stay in place but other then that it worked great! Now my equinox 800 needs nothing what do you all think 🤔 he is a great metal detecting bud we have been friends for years he just would like something lighter 👍

Stepping Back to fbs ?

 

[sasquache]

Stepping Back to fbs ?

Hmmmm you got me thinking 🤔

 

[Elmy]

Hmmmm you got me thinking 🤔

etrac is complicated.....ctx is fbs2....more bells and whistles.....

 

[KSDfisher77]

The trend in my area is a ctx sells for the same money as a used equinox 800.

 

[BigTony]

The trend in my area is a ctx sells for the same money as a used equinox 800.

Wow, really? who would have thought that would happen.
Tony NJ

 

[KSDfisher77]

Wow, really? who would have thought that would happen.
Tony NJ

Yeah one of the last ctx I found in my area sold for $875 with 3 coils. Still had warranty on it as well.

 

[DW-BGW]

Yeah one of the last ctx I found in my area sold for $875 with 3 coils. Still had warranty on it as well.

Is it still available?

 

[KSDfisher77]

Is it still available?

No I missed out on it, as my funds were short.

 

[sprchng]

First thing I would do is ask him to get what needs fixing on the CTX fixed because everything is expensive from Minelab. If I was him the first thing I would do is ask if you have any warranty left on the 800 , if you don't , he should go his way and stay friends and buds

 

[ronaldj2]

There is a good reason your buddy wants a lighter machine . I stopped using my AT Max and my Safari . The 800 is a much lighter machine and allows for less fatigue. I have modified mine with a lighter carbon fiber shaft and also a folding control box handle. The whole unit fits in my backpack quite well . Its around 21 inches in the back pack. and just a couple of pounds.

 

[Jason-ks]

That's an incredible

Yeah one of the last ctx I found in my area sold for $875 with 3 coils. Still had warranty on it as well.

That's insanely cheap for that CTX! I haven't seen anyone around these NE Kansas parts give up their CTX, especially with three coil options, for $875. Most go $1100 to $1000 especially if there's a couple coils included.

 

[Jason-ks]

I own a equinox 800 I have a friend who is thinking about wanting my equinox 800 for his ctx plus cash I've used the ctx and it will need a lower rod and maybe a new lock on the upper rod it doesn't stay in place but other then that it worked great! Now my equinox 800 needs nothing what do you all think 🤔 he is a great metal detecting bud we have been friends for years he just would like something lighter 👍

Jump on that deal. You can always make an adjustment at the locks. Is he trading for just the stock coil or a couple coils with the CTX? People are selling their 800's for $600 used and no warranty. The CTX is an amazing detector and you can't go wrong on this trade. Then if you didn't like it over the corse of a year or two, you could trade up to the CTX4040 when it's released in 2024.

 

[sasquache]

Jump on that deal. You can always make an adjustment at the locks. Is he trading for just the stock coil or a couple coils with the CTX? People are selling their 800's for $600 used and no warranty. The CTX is an amazing detector and you can't go wrong on this trade. Then if you didn't like it over the corse of a year or two, you could trade up to the CTX4040 when it's released in 2024.

Just stock coil

 

[trojdor]

As far as that lower shaft slipping, and not staying in place....there was a guy that posted a quick repair vid 7 years ago on YT..
It consisted of using 2 zip-ties, and appears to fix the problem quite well.
*Caveat* - I've never actually tried this....YMMV, but it looks to me like it would do the job quite well.

Good luck, and HH...

mike

 

[sasquache]

Is it still available?

No just traided!