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Scott Green

09-03-2004 03:24:27




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Going to buy a metal detector. The kind where a person would look for treasures. I don't know anything about them. Looking for guidence on name brands , features , etc.. How much should one expect to pay for a good metal detector. Thanks in advance , Scott




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Davis In SC

09-03-2004 09:44:13




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Scott Green, 09-03-2004 03:24:27  
My business partner just bought a White's.... It is amazing how far the technology has come. It has a screen that will tell what coin & how deep. I think he gave around a thousand for it. It would be worth checking on-line to see what is available, & also to find the best price.



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Davis In SC

09-03-2004 12:42:29




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Davis In SC, 09-03-2004 09:44:13  
An added note... that one item a cheap detector might miss, could easily pay for a top-of-the-line Model....



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Kendall

09-03-2004 08:28:23




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Scott Green, 09-03-2004 03:24:27  
Know a couple of people into metal detecting. Seems White's is the king of the hill in metal detecting. Be prepaired to spend more money than you thought you were going to. Better to do it up front than buy a cheaper unit, learn about it and the hobby, and then want to upgrade later. A friend in Vicksburg found lots of civil war bullets, bomb fragments, buttons and a couple of CS buckles that brought good money. You most likley wont get rich or even find enough coins to pay back what you spent on the detector but you will have lots of fun. And that's what its all about.

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MAC,IL

09-03-2004 07:07:09




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Scott Green, 09-03-2004 03:24:27  
Brothers White has served him very well, about 5 yrs old now so they have improved a lot. Another one of those you get what you pay for deals. Seems any decent detector will start at a min. of 800 bucks. If it is something that you sincerely want to do, get the very best you can afford. Caution: this is a very addictive hobby.



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Pitch

09-03-2004 13:01:42




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to MAC,IL, 09-03-2004 07:07:09  
It all depends on what you want to detect for. Some machines are better at relics some for coins and some are tuned for gold. When you look at prices don't get real scared usually you can get 20% dicount or more off list. I have a Whites IDX PRO which is a good middle ground machine.I paid right around 500 for mine. Go to treasurenet.com or lost treasure online.com and check the ads and the discussins. Fisher, Garrets,Bountyhunter,Tesaro, and Whites are made in the USA. Minelab has a real good reputation but is french and real pricey If you check out these links remember that metal dectector folks are like tractor and tool folks with their loyalties and color wars do erupt. Do not watch the TV ads and think that you are going to go out and pick up rings and such all over. It don't happen that way.Most detectors will get you 6 to 10" of penetration on average. My best advice is for you to do your research and visit a multiline dealer who is a dectectorist himself(usually a tiny crowded little shop with strange hours) and try out his line and find out his opinion on the best machine for your area. My biggest problem is finding places to use it. Almost all federal land is off limits most state land is also closed altho you need to check your own.Most local municipalities are ok if you are respecful of the property. I find that in a local park if not specifcally prohibited just go ahead because if you ask beaurocrats find it easier to say no than to find the code in the laws. Private property is your best bet but getting the cohones to knock on someones door and ask to dig in their lawn is a biggy. If you do get it you will be amazed at what pigs people are pull tabs gumfoil and the like are going to 70% of your finds. Of course when you find your first Barber quarter all the junk is forgotten. Do your research and negotiate your best price and don't forget to ask if the manufacturer has any upcoming specials. Do it right cause you don't want to end up with a $800.00 dollar machine that just sits in a closet.Good Luck and Good Hunting!!

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Slowpoke

09-06-2004 01:38:15




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Pitch, 09-03-2004 13:01:42  
Pitch is 100% right about places being off limits to detecting. Several years ago my county and city began requiring permits ($10 then) to do any hunting in parks. I think most are now prohibited anyway. One had to be a member of the treasure hunters club to get the permit. My detectors now reside in the back closet unless I loose something on my property.
Look before you leap.



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Weirsdale George

09-03-2004 14:44:57




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 Re: Metal detectors in reply to Pitch, 09-03-2004 13:01:42  
Don't forget the usual hunting places like playgrounds and beaches. Also old church grounds are great for small coins that parents gave their children to give to the collection plate that never quite made it.

Years ago there was a guy in the area who was noted for finding rings and such. The newspaper kept his phone number on file to help people who lost things -- as a reward, all he wanted was a Thank You! He was quite a local hero.

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