Testing out the Cheep Pinpointers. Are they any Good? How do they compare with expensive ones?

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  • I ordered a couple different cheep pin-pointers. How good are they? Do they work? Let’s compare to the more pricy ones. Minelab Equinox 800 using to locate.
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Комментарии • 124

  • @rustycrustytriesstuff
    @rustycrustytriesstuff 2 года назад +52

    I appreciate that you didn’t immediately try and shun the two cheap ones right out of the gate. Any of the other reviews I’ve seen on these have just been talking about how great their $150 pinpoint is compared to these. Yeah, it should be. I like how you used the Minelab as the standard just to get a real comparison. Most unbiased review I’ve seen. Fair, to the point, and showing them in a real head to head. Good job!!

  • @jamescolgan5129
    @jamescolgan5129 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have no replace my Whites bullseye and you definitely have me interested in the GP pointer now. Great video

  • @richardbillin5190
    @richardbillin5190 3 года назад +6

    Great test glad you took the chance never would have thought something that cheap would perform better than just okay

  • @reedsartofadventure
    @reedsartofadventure 3 года назад +23

    I got the GP and to tell the truth it's done more than I expected for 20 bucks 😎👍

    • @ozdolly5269
      @ozdolly5269 Год назад +2

      Got one to ,works fine 💰

  • @cathylau6012
    @cathylau6012 Год назад +4

    Thanks for the product review - Got the GP pointer

  • @GSProspecting
    @GSProspecting 3 года назад +7

    great test work fam. loads of great info. keep at it. GOLD SQUAD OUT!!!

  • @Hi.Tech.Redneck
    @Hi.Tech.Redneck Год назад +5

    Appreciate an honest , real world review . I’m just starting out , and I’ve been wondering if these were any good ( the GP Pointer ), and now I know , so I will be ordering one .
    Thanks !

  • @Storm20199
    @Storm20199 8 месяцев назад +4

    I got a gp pointer yesterday mine detects metals and gold up to 5 inches away.. must have improved alot since this video. I wasn't expecting much from it after watching a few RUclips vids but its blown me away with how good it is

    • @gregwilson9035
      @gregwilson9035 6 месяцев назад

      Glad yours works OK. I must have got a dud! Can’t detect coins at 3/4” inch.

  • @xcavator9444
    @xcavator9444 Год назад +6

    I have the GP for 4 years now and it's doing a great job! Absolutely worth it and amazingly low priced. Ordered a 2nd one for my son for only $ 16.

    • @vutro6275
      @vutro6275 Год назад

      got one myself too! :) since you have experience does it work good for a beach? like maybe 30cm underwater?

    • @xcavator9444
      @xcavator9444 Год назад +1

      @@vutro6275 Works great on the beach but it is NOT waterproof. You cannot take it underwater.

    • @yoshy2628
      @yoshy2628 Год назад

      @@vutro6275 You can waterproof it with a plasti dip spray can.
      Cover the beeper with smth and the button. Look it up, is easy to do and inexpensive.

  • @bobsprague3363
    @bobsprague3363 2 месяца назад +1

    I have the orange one and it works great. I couldn't or did not want to spend the big buck. I guess I did good on this purchase

  • @Chris_the_Muso
    @Chris_the_Muso Год назад +6

    I bought the GP Pointer starting out. It's great and does the job just fine considering the target is usually already out of the hole. Unless you're detecting under water you probably don't need anything better. Even the pros could justify having one of these as a backup, which I think was the same conclusion you came to. In my tests it would give a detection on a target down to 0.05 grams, which I think should be the real benchmark that pointers are tested against.
    The GP pointer (and most pointers if comes to it) auto balance for interference when you turn them on. Make sure you hold them away from metal until they turn on fully. The GP pointer was kind of helping you in that regard because you were holding it up to see the light come on. The other Chinese one, you always held it down to the ground so you could see the screen. It's possible that it had better sensitivity than you were allowing it.

  • @Raydavidson1979
    @Raydavidson1979 Год назад +4

    I bought that cheap orange one 2 years ago and I still have it so that tells u something 👍found many coins and rings necklesses actually paid for it's self in two hours lol

    • @BGEDGam3r
      @BGEDGam3r 4 месяца назад +1

      Hey, I have an interest in the same from AliExpress. May I ask to what depth it finds gold and silver for example?

    • @Raydavidson1979
      @Raydavidson1979 4 месяца назад

      @@BGEDGam3r 2 to 4 inches depending varies got to test it,I put a cheat metal ring around my pinpointer tightly and slide it up to the front until it just starts to beeb and bring it back a hair,that will get u another inch or so on depth

  • @DriverDean
    @DriverDean 3 года назад +1

    Thx for the comparison Jack!

  • @billdelaney4222
    @billdelaney4222 2 года назад +1

    Gold gold gold gold gold fever I can’t get that song out of my head if you hold a piece of metal on the shaft of the go pointer it will pick up deeper targets

  • @billyj5080
    @billyj5080 2 года назад +4

    Nice vid.. good to see…had the gp but had to return.. being a newbie wasn’t spending loot for carrot.. bought a Shrxy for 28 or so.. sure it’s a whites knock off I believe…but two for five years and both still work.. not bad.. dig on people..

  • @tauseef345able
    @tauseef345able Год назад +1

    Amazing work,,, well done

  • @raybrock5917
    @raybrock5917 Год назад +1

    I've used several over the years they work well can hit about 2 inches in soil. I have a pro pointer 2 i use now its better gets another inch and discriminates. Still use the g.p. as well.

  • @jamescullins2709
    @jamescullins2709 Год назад +1

    You should use the other units first, for a better comparison and switch them for the next test. Glad you are doing this, helps me decide.

  • @ELCEV
    @ELCEV Год назад +1

    Bought one on Amazon before seeing your review, works good. $16.99 delivered to my door the next day.

  • @mr.gordon7259
    @mr.gordon7259 Год назад +1

    Love your energy

  • @JuanfFigueroa
    @JuanfFigueroa 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video ,good info,thank you much.

  • @EliteURBX
    @EliteURBX Год назад +2

    Starts at 6:46.

  • @jeevasundar3291
    @jeevasundar3291 Год назад +2

    Which one is best , video super

  • @marklestergamayon4082
    @marklestergamayon4082 Год назад +2

    So waht is better the pin pointer or the regular metal detector ?

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  Год назад +1

      I think all Pinpointers work fine. A detector you would want to try and get a good one

  • @cruikshank
    @cruikshank 2 года назад +3

    I really appreciate your testing this. I hope I can find the GP pointer here in 2022. I picked up a used Detector for $30 so I hate to pay $100 for a pointer. I’m willing to pay up to $50 for one that will work and last me awhile. Thanks again. Dave in PA.

  • @camper51818
    @camper51818 Год назад +1

    Thanks. I bought one on Amazon recently called WAZWOY that looks identical to the GP model including the packaging. It also came with 2 batteries. Good to know that for $20 I got a fairly decent deal.

  • @jell-oputin8036
    @jell-oputin8036 2 года назад +11

    They work and if your on a budget or new to the hobby it will definitely get you to your target. It’s 15-20 dollars so your not out much. Later on you can always save up and get a better quality one. Handed mine down to my cousin with a bounty hunter and it’s still going strong.

  • @Craig_Humphries
    @Craig_Humphries Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @franklindiscoveryacademy
    @franklindiscoveryacademy Год назад

    The first time you were able and I didn’t have a chance I just wanted you know I love and I love and I hope you’re having fun and I’m so proud to have a great time and I’m happier now I hope you’re happy now and I’m happy that you’re doing well I hope you’re enjoying yourself I hope you’re not having a problem

  • @nativestrong2330
    @nativestrong2330 Год назад +2

    I see you like to test cheap vs expensive metal detecting.try your $900 metal detector vs an cheap temu metal detector

  • @leoguy1609
    @leoguy1609 Год назад +1

    Even if they work, how long will they last before breaking?

  • @angelaprater2679
    @angelaprater2679 3 года назад +1

    Super thanks that.s about all I want to pay like up 40 bucks call it good thanks again

  • @alanhughes1262
    @alanhughes1262 2 года назад +2

    Inc the garret and most cheap pinpointers wire length interferes with pulsed detectors like minelabs etc minelab pointer is designed to not interfere with the coils weather on or off some resonate with the coil windings probably the same resonant wavelength. if you run a vlf detector any should be ok.

  • @DavidGarcia-lf1ki
    @DavidGarcia-lf1ki 3 года назад +4

    I have the GP point on 2/10 of a gram I can’t hear anything on the Garrett it will detect a that amount gold

  • @NEMOZAC
    @NEMOZAC 2 года назад +3

    best video ever comparing a $200 to a $20 they do the same thing on the surface to find an object----------------- but loose a $200 one or a $20 one mmmmmm

  • @christopherbrush7845
    @christopherbrush7845 5 месяцев назад +1

    Funny that first target the minelab and gp lied saying there were 2 targets which the cheapo red one was right with1 target!😂

  • @tao6775
    @tao6775 2 года назад +1

    This is a good review. What would you recommend using for detecting underground Gold nuggets mostly covered in ore.

  • @waltercastro2015
    @waltercastro2015 Год назад +1

    Will this metal pointers detect underground crowbar to find property line?

  • @harolddewaal4268
    @harolddewaal4268 11 месяцев назад +1

    I got the MD 770
    That's even a hell of a lot better than the GP

  • @charlesmccullough8283
    @charlesmccullough8283 Год назад +1

    That’s the one I just got good to know

  • @fe3187
    @fe3187 2 года назад +2

    Do you think a pin pointer could be used inside a house?
    I lost a gold necklace while moving into my old room back home from college. The room is a mess. It could be in any basket or blanket or box. Who knows?
    I know nails and coils usually make metal detectors useless inside, but would the fact gold is non-ferrous help with the right pin pointer?

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  2 года назад +1

      It would work on any metal nearby

    • @fe3187
      @fe3187 2 года назад

      @Gold Fever Adventures & Treasure Hunting Ah right, I was just wondering if there are pin pointers which could indicate ferrous vs non ferrous.

    • @cextraker
      @cextraker Год назад +1

      I think your necklace is gone

  • @bellyacre1
    @bellyacre1 11 месяцев назад +1

    How would one of these be for finding metal under insulation? Someone lost something in unfinished attic

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  11 месяцев назад +1

      As long as the insulation didn’t have a foil back and no wires in the area

  • @Josephcameron-j4i
    @Josephcameron-j4i Год назад +1

    will this pick up gold too? or just metal coins and stuff

  • @rickmessina5396
    @rickmessina5396 3 года назад +6

    I don’t know, Jack. I think you get what you pay for.. I’ll stay with my Garrett Carrot .....thanks....

  • @hadleymanmusic
    @hadleymanmusic Год назад +1

    Ima go snorkelin whats a good cheap waterproof?

    • @hadleymanmusic
      @hadleymanmusic Год назад +1

      Heck I bought a harbor freight handheld I found silver with it. Loaned it out and never saw it again

    • @brocojack
      @brocojack 5 месяцев назад

      everythings waterproof if you have enough clear nail polish and silicon.

  • @charlese.prospecting6627
    @charlese.prospecting6627 2 года назад +2

    My gp pointer works great👍⛏️😎

  • @archstanton9703
    @archstanton9703 3 года назад +2

    Is there a pinpointed that you recommend between the el cheapos and the Minelab 35? Thanks for the great prospecting videos!

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  3 года назад +1

      Lots of Pinpointers out there. Lots of folks like the Garrett. Minelab 20 is also okay.

    • @archstanton9703
      @archstanton9703 3 года назад +2

      @@goldfeveradventures Seems like pin pointers are like are kind of like noses, every metal detect manufacturer makes one. I guess you get what you pay for most of the time. Thanks for the reply!

    • @treasurehuntingnewyork5979
      @treasurehuntingnewyork5979 3 года назад +1

      @@archstanton9703 I have a a pulse dive pointer from Nokta now but the one I had before and still have it’s still available it’s the dr otek pointer for 50 dollars it’s a very good and rugged pinpointer and I would recommend it to anyone for the price I’ve dropped it accidentally on rocks quite a few times and it still works great and it has really good sensitivity

    • @archstanton9703
      @archstanton9703 3 года назад

      @@treasurehuntingnewyork5979 Appreciate the tip. I’ll check it out. Have a good one!

    • @baneverything5580
      @baneverything5580 3 года назад +1

      @@treasurehuntingnewyork5979 I just got a great no name pinpointer off the big A website. It detects quarters at almost 3 inches which is good enough for me.

  • @LuisCruz-rb7eg
    @LuisCruz-rb7eg Год назад +2

    I was going to purchase one of these tonight to hopefully find some gold here in Puerto Rico as ive seen some videos here about prospecting in the island. what pointer would you recommend that won't break the bank for starting out.? also anything that can be used on water would be great for like puddles and stuff.

  • @naveed340
    @naveed340 4 месяца назад +1

    First by own self with Buried some gold underground and you become for confirmation easily

  • @coolclide7672
    @coolclide7672 3 года назад +1

    I wonder if the GB makes a full sized metal detector

  • @johnhow6971
    @johnhow6971 2 года назад +1

    Should open a bank out there! Great comparison!

  • @dieselstreet8057
    @dieselstreet8057 2 года назад +3

    Buy the best metal detector you can afford (they have pin pointers on them) then as funds allow get a pin pointer, the cheap orange ones work very well if kept dry and not used violently it will last, they have a blade for final digging/ material movement, don't use your hand!

  • @mariankalay
    @mariankalay 5 месяцев назад +1

    Gp pretty good😂

  • @israalbarahmeh1298
    @israalbarahmeh1298 3 месяца назад +1

    You are turning the pin pointer upward that is WRONG YOU NEED TO GROUND IT, POINTING TO THE GROUND AND THEN TURNING ON THAT WILL MAKE YOUR PIN POINTER GET CLOSER TO THE TARGET👌👍🏼

  • @wikkidme755
    @wikkidme755 2 года назад +2

    About $250 aud in Australia

  • @1mulekicker
    @1mulekicker 3 года назад +5

    Submerge test might be the deal breaker.

  • @badeadrian
    @badeadrian 2 года назад +2

    Just ordered a GP from eBay £12 ...I need it to find AG3 batteries on my carpet 😏...My carpet is very fluffy and I can't find the AG3 batteries...

  • @pierremifsud1679
    @pierremifsud1679 2 года назад +3

    But you need to consider also that the Minelab pinpointer is waterproof unlike the rest.

    • @soulvagabond
      @soulvagabond 2 года назад

      there are a numerous ways to waterproof this for around $5 or less, if u know what u doin ...

    • @corymcclay9377
      @corymcclay9377 Год назад

      Garretts AT model is water proof

  • @RegtonDetectors
    @RegtonDetectors 3 года назад +2

    Good tests that highlight the Chinese Asian offerings thank you. A cheap probe's like a cheap car, great value for money & will do a job however if you are after a 'good' probe look towards the mainstream manufacturers. They will offer far better construction, the way the intensity increases in a linear fashion as you get nearer the target rather than jumping, depth is only one aspect of what makes one probe better than another and some are just trying too hard to tick boxes, keep it simple. Garrett were first out of the starting gate many years ago, & whilst not perfect (hindsight is wonderful) they did a damn good job. Others then jumped on the bandwagon so Garrett improved what we regarded as the pinnacle of probes they brought out the 'Carrot'

  • @Directory1
    @Directory1 Год назад +1

    Just got GP its best in Show

  • @lacramioaraichim3941
    @lacramioaraichim3941 8 месяцев назад

    Se poate merge și în apă cu ăsta, eu am unul portocaliu

  • @fisheyeguy
    @fisheyeguy 2 года назад +1

    I’m so confused why would you re-bury those coins?

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  2 года назад +1

      It’s a planted field for metal detecting hunts. Lol

    • @dankjankings7339
      @dankjankings7339 2 года назад

      It’s about getting people together and getting people more interested in the hobby.

  • @rarebasses
    @rarebasses Год назад +2

    Why? Why would you re bury the coins? That is just silly!

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  Год назад +1

      You’re right. It’s on a planted field. I know there’s coins there. I just wanted to leave them for the next hunt.

  • @dankjankings7339
    @dankjankings7339 2 года назад +2

    I use a cheap pinpointer to find pipes, wires and studs in drywall. It is the truth.

  • @Mr.VenzTv3395
    @Mr.VenzTv3395 2 года назад +1

    how much this product

  • @zaksmith4523
    @zaksmith4523 Год назад +1

    In the end, I'm sure the technology is the same. I don't need a Rolls-Royce to get to the super market. A Dodge Dart will do just fine.

  • @netzombiee646
    @netzombiee646 Год назад +3

    You reburied enough change to pay for the Chinese pinpointers.

  • @coolclide7672
    @coolclide7672 3 года назад +2

    Looks like the GB beat them all 😁

  • @dardobartoli
    @dardobartoli 2 месяца назад +1

    A little birdie told me you skipped a few English lessons!

  • @CandSMINING
    @CandSMINING 3 года назад +4

    Personally I will stick with the Garrett Carrot. A great pin pointer.😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

    • @digtilldarkdetecting363
      @digtilldarkdetecting363 2 года назад +2

      I'm sure it's great but you paid way more for not much more if any. I paid a total of 29 and it is outstanding. Not waterproof the tip is but you can't submerge it. It is a non issue for me as I do all my detecting in Arkansas very few beach areas here.

  • @rafaellooo1985
    @rafaellooo1985 10 месяцев назад +1

    Witam biedaki ale macie tam pustynie :) My za każdym wypadem mamy 4-10 monet ale polska zwłaszcza Pruska tak ma :)

  • @thomasnappo6309
    @thomasnappo6309 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fake garrett did ok for 20 bucks.. Get a new one every year..your still ahead.😂

  • @busman2050
    @busman2050 Год назад +1

    Please get rid of the ads, very annoying

  • @luxurywavesceylon1563
    @luxurywavesceylon1563 2 года назад +2

    𝙏𝙝𝙣𝙭 !

  • @robertwolfe2971
    @robertwolfe2971 2 года назад +1

    These Chinese companies our going though our Patton offices and getting all the exact information to build these and their suppose to be protected.

    • @miccorockstar1
      @miccorockstar1 2 года назад

      and they can build em for 20 bucks, seems the pattent office is teying to rip off the consumer

  • @daledow2278
    @daledow2278 3 месяца назад +1

    lol "cheep"

  • @busman2050
    @busman2050 Год назад +1

    Guy really needs a haircut. Video is too long

  • @LManhattan
    @LManhattan 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have the minelav pro-find 35, I wanted to ask you how you handle changing 9v batteries. I know that there are 9 V rechargeable batteries but most are a scam, they don't usually reach 9 V and they don't have the mAh that the manufacturer says. Do you know of any that do comply and are worth buying?

    • @goldfeveradventures
      @goldfeveradventures  11 месяцев назад +1

      They do make a few good ones but they tend to be on the higher end of cost. It’s cheaper to buy harbor freight batteries and repkace if needed.