What to do with coils...

[DirtFlipper]

So last year I bought a pre-owned (but unused) SE that came with the stock 10" slimline. Then I picked up a Pro coil, and an FBS 800 came with it in a package deal. Now over the winter (and a long, cold one at that, I might add), cabin fever and dreams of hunting have led me to pick up a used E Trac. It came with the Pro coil too, but also another FBS 800. Still in cabin fever mode, I've recently added a used 8x6 SEF to the arsenal (is it Spring yet?).

Now I'm wondering if I really need two Pro coils, the 10" slimline, and FBS 800s. On the one hand, should I decide to only keep one of the detectors (heaven forbid), I could still create a 'complete' package for either. On the other hand, I could eliminate the redundant coils, share between the two 'tectors, and convert the redundant coils into something else.

I'd keep a Pro and the 8x6 at a minimum, but that leaves one detector incomplete should I separate them. I could keep the 10" (it's brand new), but will never use it, so it would only be if ever getting rid of the SE. I could keep both Pros and the 8x6, and get rid of the rest, then the detectors are complete and usable, but a Pro coil might be useful trade bait.

Suggestions? (gotta pass the time somehow...)

HH,
DirtFlipper

 

[stasys]

I think you have to sell both and buy again both, and repeat this until spring come..... but seriously if you don't have metal detecting experience, stop buying! you have enough! from spring till winter you will learn what you need-maybe?
Stasys

 

[dewcon4414]

Id keep the Etrac, pro coil, and the 8X6. The standard that came with the SE just wasnt that good. The Se makes a good back up machine... but you may not need it. But all the coils are interchangeable. If anything happens and you have to send one in you know you have a good machine you dont have to worry about its ability. Also you have a great combo to trade if you decide to try another machine .... like a water machine. Boy we all wish we had your problem.

Dew

 

[DirtFlipper]

I should mention that I cashed in clad finds, sold old detectors, scrounged a few other things to sell, and bought only used (lest I give the wrong impression; I'm cheap!).

 

[stasys]

ok ok DirtFlipper, you realy have nice colection,you will quickly learn, that you will use one mashine and few coils.