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After watching some YouTube videos of people metal detecting and finding some great stuff, I'm thinking about trying to get a metal detector and trying it for myself. The problem is, metal sectors, at least on ebay, are expensive and I'm not so sure how much I will like the hobby. Also, there aren't many places to metal detect where I live (Palatine, IL) and a forest is a no-no because I'm arachnophobic. So in your experience, should I get a metal detector and try it for myself or this isn't for me? |
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Try it. Get a cheap one first or even a used one. The ACE 250 is recommended here on CCF a lot. John1  |
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United States
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Maybe you can go detecting with a local CCF member and see how you like it or borrow one? I have zero idea about these, but I know most of the tools this company sells are semi disposable. Price is usually decent though. http://www.harborfreight.com/catalo...043;detector |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 yes buy a cheap metal detector, Amazon , e-bay. different brands will be different prices. so try an off brand. when you find your first silver coin, you will be hooked into the hobby.  |
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United States
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Thanks, BCG. Just ordered the one from your link and used a 20% off coupon code to more than cover the shipping! I have been wanting to get into this for a while so this will be an inexpensive learning tool.
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Thanks, BCG. Just ordered the one from your link and used a 20% off coupon code to more than cover the shipping! I have been wanting to get into this Where did you get the code? |
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United States
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I would not recommend that machine on HF. Yes, you'll find "stuff" with it...and yes, you'll become frustrated with it as well. I would recommend a good used machine with a VDI display (Fisher F2 is what I started off with....around $100 used).
Good detectors hold their value really, really well....so if you don't like the sport, just sell it for what you paid for it! You'll be lucky to sell the HF at all if you want to get rid of it. I actually sold my Fisher F2 for $125 after using it for a year and only paying $100 for it.
Buying a detector is like purchasing a coin....buy the best you can afford, otherwise you'll just end up wanting to upgrade it later.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@Hello There
Good luck if you decide to make a purchase, and hit the dirt running!
Well, I mean, swing slow and low. Unless you buy a Whites, then fast and low.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would love to but I'm starting to think that I won't get into it...
I want to try it though but without buying the equipment. It would be nice if any of the CC members lived by my town and let me try detecting with them.
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United States
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@Hello There, Like Your Avatar, had birds when I was little, Parakeets, would say 'Hello There---Pretty Boy.' Maybe a member does live near you.
What is your approx. location?
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The first post of the thread says he lives in Palatine, Illinois.
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Posted 06/24/2015 06:46 am
