Reeds in WA have slashed the price on the GPX4500 with a large bundle of extras down to $3650 all in and have increase the GPX5000 price so maybe something is up!!
Interesting, I know of a pro detectorist that has a 4500. He’s owned and sold GPZ and swears by the 4500. I should add that he detects in creeks. Which most people in Nz do. If I had to buy another detector it would be the equinox 800. While the sdc is very good it has capabilities that are largely under utilised in our mild soils.
I got mine for less than that from CWPS in Mudgee, with an EVO 14x9" thrown in … but yeah, definitely good buying when you compare them to 5000 prices.
Retailers are running out the 4500, they will not be getting any more units.