Treasure Hunter 3030
Price: $150
Avg. Score: 
3.46
Based on 28 reviews
3.46Based on 28 reviews
Avg. Durability:
4.00
Avg. Ease of use:
4.00
Treasure Hunter 3030 Trash or Treasure?
July 24, 2006
For anyone looking at purchasing this metal detector I ask you to consider
your options. I purchased this metal detector from eBay for $200. My
initial reaction was, "I got scammed". Actually I'm still not sure that I
didn't. The street price for the detector is not $695. DO NOT let the
treasure hunter web site fool you. This detector is a cheap overseas
import(maplin) that has been re-branded. The street value is no more then
$200, probably closer to $100. Althought this detector does indeed detect
metal, you have very little idea what it is your digging up until you
actually dig it up. Sometimes coins show up as trash, and sometimes trash
shows up as coins. I would suggest another brand, unless you can get this
one for cheap.
Overall Rating
Blaze312 from
MI, USA
382
Treasure hunter 3030
July 13, 2006
I purchased this item on ebay and advise anyone over 6yrs thinking of
buying one not to, it is nothing more than a cheap toy, due to the advert i
believed i was getting a quality product and paid above what its worth, am
bitterly disapointed and will be going to trading standards if i dont get a
refund.I would like to say O star but have no choice.
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F. O'Neill from
UK
322
EXCELENT value for money...
May 23, 2006
You can pay a premium for the features you get with the 3030. And it REALLY
works. It's ideal as a first detector, since it's a motion type (so no
ground balance) etc. Computer controlled, only has one knob for volume
(hate knobs personally as they always end up 'crakeling' and has been the
demise of all my previous detectors). Clear display even tells you how deep
to dig. I got mine from Maplins (on special for £49 i think) and for that
money it really is a steal. Don't be fooled by the fools who'll pay lots
(£600+) for a brand name, but probably less features. Ulimately like DVD
players and everything else, China makes a cheap (and sometimes good) clone
of the same circuitry in most of these expensive western made products. So
please stop with the, 'poor value' 'low quality' comments, they don't apply
to this particular product. It's cheap, it works. So it's EXCELENT value.
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Jimbob from
England
325
Treasure Hunter 3030
December 17, 2005
i just brought one of these on ebay and when i recived it i was not happy
as it was a crappy maplin model the first thing i done when i took it out
the box was smashed it to bits as im not walking miles with a toy, im sick
as a pig and i payed £51.90 for a kids maplin toy, :(
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Steve from
Uk
2727
Outstanding Detector for the Price
September 11, 2005
I have had mine for several months now and have found it to quite the
performer. Furthermore, its balance and weight make it very comfortable to
use for hours. The unit seems to be quite strong as it has fallen down a
rocky hillside and only suffered a couple of scratches. I was impressed to
see that the darn thing stayed intact and is still fully operational. Right
now, I cant thing of anything negative to say about the 3030.
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H. Clagwell from
Bend, Oregon USA
181
Cions
August 06, 2005
i have found many coins with this detector more than 300 and i have found 2
silver rings and other items i had it for a long time and has no problems
it itsa good detector
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Bob from
Seattle, WA USA
253
My first detector
March 10, 2005
I just started detecting about one year ago and decided to try this
detector for no particular reason and to this date have found this to be a
outstanding machine with no problems i have picked up hits as deep as 18
inches
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Russ Price from
Clearwater Florida
312
Treasure Hunter 3030
February 07, 2005
These detectors are currently being offered on ebay with most bids reaching
�£100+ Do not be fooled. The same unit is available at Maplin for
around �£75. They are cheap 'Made In China' items and do not offer
value for money. Take my advice and pay a little extra for a branded name.
If you can pick one up for around �£50 it may be worth the investment
as an entry level detector.
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Pipebender75 from
England
6510