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cjweber Valued Member United States 311 Posts	Posted 09/24/2016 6:07 pm Ok, here are the options and my decision variables... first the variables... 1. Cost vs. Benefit (obvious reasons) 2. User friendliness 3. Adjustability to changing search conditions * Bonus: if you have personal experience one way or another with either model Now the two choices: 1. Garrett AX Pro 2. Minelab CTX 3030 I like the features of both of these (at least on paper...) but I have this lingering question of; Do I spend the big bucks up front and not have to upgrade, or do I buy something that is only a couple steps above what I already use and "grow" into it and keep upgrading? Garrett detectors are always dependable and in demand, and Minelab seems to be mines ahead in additional technologies... built in GPS and wireless capabilities are pretty tempting... can you imagine being able to track where you have been so you don't miss spot where you are searching? ok ok ok its a lot to think about, lets hear your opinions! Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16651 Posts	Posted 09/24/2016 6:16 pm If you can afford.. Minelab without a doubt. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
fistfulladirt Pillar of the Community United States 4333 Posts	Posted 09/24/2016 8:49 pm AT Pro = 1/5 the cost of the CTX 3030. Both are fully submersible and both have a history of water leaks. I suggest a used AT Pro ($400-$500) or used Minelab Explorer SE Pro ($600-$700) Minelab Explorers have great depth capability and are silver killers. Not the best on small gold. AT Pro sniffs out the gold jewelry. Personally, a lot of bells-n-whistles on a detector don't really interest me. Add wireless Bluetooth technology to any detector for less than $100. When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors... Roll hunting since '77 Dirt fishing since '72 Edited by fistfulladirt 09/24/2016 8:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
cjweber Valued Member United States 311 Posts	Posted 09/26/2016 10:57 pm I pulled the trigger and got the CTX... Report this Post to the Staff
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