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What is a good price on used XTerra 305?

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I am a Garrett AT Pro user and not planning on buying any other machines, but a friend of mine asked me if this item she was on Craigslist was a good buy or not - XTerra 305 at $375 OBO.
I have no clue. She also wanted to know if it would go as deep as my AT Pro.

Can anyone here give any basic advice I can pass on? She doesn't have a great internet connection due to living in the middle of nowhere, so I said I'd ask for her.

Thanks!
 
Not a good buy IMO----you can buy the xterra 305 new for around 400 bucks---
 
You can buy a new one for $399.

As far as depth or performance I really don't know. It is minelabs entry level machine if that tells you anything.
 
Never used Minelab, but thanks for the info. I did look online for a new one, but I guess I did not look hard enough. Was seeing prices for newer models but not that one.
Thanks guys!!

I think I will keep an eye out for my friend to get her something better at a lesser price. She has been using my old Ace 350 when I go out with the AT Pro. I didn't want to sell the 350 as my nieces also use it, as well as other friends, so I like to keep it as a "guest" detector.
 
I bought my 705 used with 1 year of warranty remaining for S450 shipped. So for 75 - 100 dollars more you could get a good, used, top of the line 705 which could easily keep up with the at pro and then some. Plus you get the ability to hunt in 3 different frequencies with just the change of the coil.:yes:
 
I have owned 3 - 305's. 1st one bought new from Chuck at Indian Nations. Call and you'll get a stupid low price. Then I bought two used ones. One for 195 and the other 225. These are excellent machines with all the features you really need to do just about any kind of hunting. **********************
Ground balance
Noise cancel
VOLUME CONTROL
threshold
tone ID choices
able to run at 3 different frequencies depending on the coil
Most of these features are found on a lot higher priced units.
If only it was waterproof!!!!
 
khouse said:
I have owned 3 - 305's. 1st one bought new from Chuck at Indian Nations. Call and you'll get a stupid low price. Then I bought two used ones. One for 195 and the other 225. These are excellent machines with all the features you really need to do just about any kind of hunting.
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my only problem with the xterras is the horrible vdi scale and depth indicator if minelab fixed that and made them feel a little less like low grade machines id be all over them.
 
chris kennedy said:
my only problem with the xterras is the horrible vdi scale and depth indicator if minelab fixed that and made them feel a little less like low grade machines id be all over them.
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You really have to think of it as a 12 notch machine. I do agree that all Xterra's should have a VID or TID that is in 1 number increments. But I still think the 305 has a huge bang for the buck.
 
khouse said:
You really have to think of it as a 12 notch machine. I do agree that all Xterra's should have a VID or TID that is in 1 number increments. But I still think the 305 has a huge bang for the buck.
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it was my first machine had it about idk 4 months and found tons of coins with it. i havent been out detecting in 3 months because im looking to get a new machine before i go out again.
 
khouse said:
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Ground balance
Noise cancel
VOLUME CONTROL
threshold
tone ID choices
able to run at 3 different frequencies depending on the coil
Most of these features are found on a lot higher priced units.
If only it was waterproof!!!!
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Actually, they can only run choice of two frequencies. Either 18.75kHz or 7.5kHz. You need to step up to a 505 or 705 to be able to run 3kHz.
 
abbynormal said:
I am a Garrett AT Pro user and not planning on buying any other machines, but a friend of mine asked me if this item she was on Craigslist was a good buy or not - XTerra 305 at $375 OBO.
I have no clue. She also wanted to know if it would go as deep as my AT Pro.

Can anyone here give any basic advice I can pass on? She doesn't have a great internet connection due to living in the middle of nowhere, so I said I'd ask for her.

Thanks!
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Sending pm
 
chris kennedy said:
my only problem with the xterras is the horrible vdi scale and depth indicator if minelab fixed that and made them feel a little less like low grade machines id be all over them.
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:roll:I only use the TID as a last resort. As far as depth indicator goes, the Xterra tones can tell you approximate depth by how loud the signal is.The tones on the X-terra are like music to my ears.
You say "feel a little less like low grade machines"; I say lightweight.:yes:
 
Sent my ATP back for maintenance and missed it so much I went eBay looking for a second. Instead I found a great deal on a 705 for $400 including shipping. It was a Christmas gift from the seller to his dad. They assembled it and stuck it in the closet for 2 years until dad died. Son wanted to move it and Igot a great deal.
Also got a second ATP a few months ago on Craigslist for not much. Used but well maintained, it shows there are great values if you look for them.
Anytime someone asks me about a starter machine I try to discourage them from jumping too high on the quality list and to stay (initially) with a starter machine. Otherwise, I tell them, I'll be happy to pay $.20 on the dollar for their used gear.
 
How about an Xterra 305, looks like the whole package from Kellyco with the headphones, pinpointer, etc.. Bought less than a year ago, used less than 5 times. The guy is asking $250........ Good deal?
 
Vermonster said:
How about an Xterra 305, looks like the whole package from Kellyco with the headphones, pinpointer, etc.. Bought less than a year ago, used less than 5 times. The guy is asking $250........ Good deal?
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It's an OK deal. It still has warranty to transfer.
 
its a good machine but not for 375 if i was your friend I would offer 300 because I got my 705 for $520 and that was brand new
 
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