Is it safe to buy a used detector?

[yogaguy]

Hi. I am interested in purchasing my first detector. I have done alot and heard alot of good info. on detectors, and have decided on a minelab quattro. The new minelab quattro is going for about $850.00, but I have found one on the internet from a dealer who is selling a minelab quattro for $550.00. It has no warranty, which I expected, but otherwise they say it's in excellent condition. It comes with the standard 10 inch coil and a coil cover. Thank's for any advice. Randy

 

[Anonymous]

Y'Guy, detector sales guys are honest. Many snows ago I purchased a used
White's Eagle SL II. I used it for 10 1/2 yrs til I upgraded....NO trouble.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

Dealers especially are good to deal with as they have a reputation to uphold and some of them even will even warrant for a short period. Many trnasaction go on day after day with very little problems. Myself ask a lot of questions and usually seal the deal on the phone. If you are going to save a lot might offset the warranty but to save a little buy new as detector repairs can be expensive even though most units run well for years...

 

[Mike in Ky]

It's all according to who you buy from. There is some good people on here to buy from. Dan PA is one of the best. He's a very honest person.

Mike

 

[Anonymous]

It is usually safe to buy a used detector as long as it is not too old. The problem with detectors manufactured before 1990 is that the electronics will dry out and crack. Capacitors will leak voltage. The newer detectors built after 1990 with surface mount technology are much better. Be careful about old detectors on ebay. Hope this helps. Happy Hunting!