I still have my XT17000 and keep it for a backup machine, just about as good as the Minelab Eureka I have but not as good as the Minelab SD2100v2.
I wouldn't pay more than $300 for it as that is the average going rate for a good condition XT17000.
Runs 2 seperate freqencies for small stuff and larger nuggets. Doesn't have any discrimination, which is typical of gold machines. Minelab stopped making it because they came out with a new model not because there was anything wrong with it, still a solid machine. I would use it over a Gold Bug, which I've owned as well, any day.
The XT17000 is a good choice to start out with and keep as a backup when you decide to upgrade later on, or if you decide the hobby is not for you, sell it and not be out much.
Miles
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