This post is in reference to one I made about 45 minutes. My first post, I couldn't even understand it and I haven't even been drinking today. I have the 12 inch loop that came with my DFX 300. I've used this loop on about a half dozen relic hunting trips. The loop is like new with a spider coil cover. I recently bought a 6 by 10 loop and love it. The spider coil doesn't do it for me in the woods or the weeds. I've tried that solid coil cover and the way I hunt it just fills up with dirt. So I'm hear trying to trade even up for a deep scann 1400 in same condition. You can reply here or email me at nikcsdad@yahoo.com or call me on my cell anytime 901 361 3928,,,,thanks doug culp