Gold Detecting and Prospecting Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Keen rookie needs help

+2
Goldbait
buzzdog
6 posters

Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:31 pm

Hi Guys,
Just became a member and it certainly looks like I came to the right place when it comes to gold hunting.
I'm looking at getting a detector and have my sights set on a 5000. I'm currently based in Katherine but was wondering if any of you could point us in the direction of a good dealer who'd be able to help us out with a 5000?
Also, any tips would be helpful as my gold hunting skills are somewhat lacking?

Cheers

Buzz
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  Goldbait Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:46 pm

I bought my 5000 from Nuggets from Down Under (google search will find them )

Top service, friendly staff and very helpful.

I think you are making the right decision in getting the 5000. More expensive than an earlier 2nd hand model, but really, i think this machine is easier to use.
Goldbait
Goldbait
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 805
Registration date : 2010-08-31

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  kon61 Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:36 pm


G'day Buzz. Welcome to the Forum.

Although I haven't as yet upgraded to the GPX5000 myself,if your serious in prospecting for gold(meaning putting the time in etc) as Goldbait has stated you'll definitely be making the right decision by buying a 5000,which will give you the best chances of lobbing on to gold.

Cheers kon61.
kon61
kon61
Management

Number of posts : 4993
Registration date : 2010-02-19

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:37 pm

Thanks guys, I'm keen to get into it so I think I'll go for the 5000 as everyone who seems to have used it has had success.
I contacted minelab direclty, but due to them not selling direct to the public they've given us a list of shops who sell their products, will have to see if any of them give us a good deal.

Cheers again.

Buzz
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  Goldbait Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:35 pm

There should now be a new store at Laverton for you to check out if that is some what near you.

Steve (madtuna) and Linc run this store and between them they would have 50 years experience detecting.
Goldbait
Goldbait
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 805
Registration date : 2010-08-31

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  madmax800 Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:25 pm

Laverton store not open yet, was there 3 days ago.

Linc was in town but out detecting some place so might be open soon

madmax800
madmax800
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 374
Registration date : 2008-10-22

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  rc62burke Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:45 pm

Hi
Try Goldcity Detecting supplies in Charters Towers NQ, owned and operated by QLD Sandy off this forum, he uses the product and has a wealth of knowledge approx 20yrs behind a detector
cheers
Lee
rc62burke
rc62burke
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 2083
Age : 50
Registration date : 2009-03-05

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:47 pm

Thanks guys, I'll check them all out.
Here's a dumb rookie question...what do you all do with your newly found riches? Do you sell it, melt down or what? Just curious as to what path is normally taken after the initial find?

Cheers

Rob
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  the speciman Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:02 pm

GDAY BUZZDOG
what do you want to do with it are you out to make a buck or wot ??????
you can hang on to it as a momento or you can make jewelry out of it or just hung on to it as an investment
good scratchin
cheers the speciman

the speciman
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 255
Registration date : 2010-12-19

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:16 pm

the speciman wrote:GDAY BUZZDOG
what do you want to do with it are you out to make a buck or wot ??????
you can hang on to it as a momento or you can make jewelry out of it or just hung on to it as an investment
good scratchin
cheers the speciman

G'day Speciman,
I guess at this poing, like most things I've collected/invested in, I'll probably hang onto the first lot I find and then try to make some $$$ on the rest. Are there places where you can sell gold nuggets? I know it seems a little premature to be asking such a question, but if I'm going to be buying the GPX 5000 and putting the hard yards in I'd like to make some money back. I don't think I'd make a living off it (although that would be awesome!) but I'd like to make some return.
Oh and by the way, I'm going to check out a couple of sellers of the GPX 5000 up here in Darwin...we'll have to see what the get back to us with.
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:54 pm

Hi everyone,
I'm very close to making the plunge and buying a minelab GPX 5000, was just wondering if any of you would have some advise when purchasine this type of detector?
In addition to this, what else do you guys take with you when you head out prospecting?

cheers

Rob
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  the speciman Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:28 pm

GDAY BUZZDOG
when i go out i take BEER .pick.BEER.gps.BEER.food.BEER.plastic spoon.BEER.film cannister.BEER.phone(sat phone).BEER and women can be handy too
good scratchin
cheers the speciman
(ps dont forget the beer)

the speciman
Contributor Plus
Contributor Plus

Number of posts : 255
Registration date : 2010-12-19

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Re: Keen rookie needs help

Post  buzzdog Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:30 pm

the speciman wrote:GDAY BUZZDOG
when i go out i take BEER .pick.BEER.gps.BEER.food.BEER.plastic spoon.BEER.film cannister.BEER.phone(sat phone).BEER and women can be handy too
good scratchin
cheers the speciman
(ps dont forget the beer)

WORD! afro
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Keen rookie needs help Empty Took the plunge!

Post  buzzdog Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:56 pm

Hi Everyone...
Well I just did it....just bought a brand new GPX 5000!......
Have no excuse to head out now! hahah

afro
buzzdog
buzzdog
Contributor
Contributor

Number of posts : 66
Registration date : 2011-06-01

Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum