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	Still a Player « on: March 31, 2013, 01:13:20 pm »

I have a question about the Garrett GTI 2500 . My question is for those that have actually used the 2500 , and have also used detectors introduced after the 2500 . Is the 2500 still a detector that can produce coins and jewelry as well is those other models , or is it really an outdated detector ? Your reply would be appreciated..Thanks and happy TH'ing

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 03:03:49 pm »

Yes it will still find coins and other things like rings, it did in the past didn't it

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 05:23:20 pm »

Xavier ,I appreciate the reply (but) I would hope it can find coins and jewelry. I own seven detectors now that can do that .. What I wanted to know specifically since I never operated the 2500 can it compete with the newer models or did I make a mistake by buying this detector and maybe the money would have been better spent on a detector with newer technology . Take care . Hope you have some great finds...

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 05:41:28 pm »

The only thing that will be different will be the depth that it will find coins at, other than that I can't see why it could not function just as well as a newer detector, even a BFO can work great to find coins but of course you have to be on the knobs to reset it all the time and there is no discrimination (well not real discrimination that I know of any way) I think that if the price was right it will make a good backup machine or if you want to introduce someone to the hobby and you don't want to lend one of your more expensive detectors (new hunters tend to use the coil as a hammer)

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #4 on: April 01, 2013, 05:39:01 am »

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Xavier ,I appreciate the reply (but) I would hope it can find coins and jewelry. I own seven detectors now that can do that .. What I wanted to know specifically since I never operated the 2500 can it compete with the newer models or did I make a mistake by buying this detector and maybe the money would have been better spent on a detector with newer technology .

Only you know your abilities and they are the key to finding the loot. Seriously. I've seen guys with the latest Minelab working the beach and complaining they found only a few cents while I have hundreds of coins in my pouch. It become spparent why there is such a difference when I watch them swinging their coils back and forth like they're chopping weeds with a sickle. I come along and slowly cover every inch with double scans. I miss very little. The computer between your headset is worth 10 times the one in your detector. Learn the machine and it will reward you. Guaranteed.

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #5 on: April 01, 2013, 09:52:26 am »

Thanks GD .I agree with you that with experience finds come a lot quicker..Happy TH'ing

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #6 on: April 01, 2013, 11:09:24 am »

Herb I don't think any detector is out dated you just have to learn their limitations. I know several guys using 10 year old detectors and they are out hunting their partners day in day out. You have to learn what your machine is telling you.

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #7 on: April 01, 2013, 09:29:45 pm »

Emmmmm! I know a guy that uses machine that are over 20-30 or more years old and they work fine for him! LOL :

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #8 on: April 03, 2013, 08:16:15 pm »

Herb, my single biggest complaint with the higher end older machines is their weight. Get around that, and I don't see a problem with them as long as you master your machine and don't develop "Newer HAS to be Better Syndrome"

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	Re: Still a Player « Reply #9 on: April 03, 2013, 10:20:19 pm »

Thank you BA . I use a drop straight down pendulum swing with the heavier detectors to lessen strain on shoulder . Happy hunting.

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