McKinney_5900
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- Jul 30, 2010
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Having Just One Detector Like Wille Nelson's G-Tar?
I've been curious about this question. NOW, ELIMINATING THE NEWBIE'S FIRST DETECTORS and even the acquired detectors over the years due to the economy and such...if you have one detector that you will never get rid of,,,"Why do THunters keep buying different MDetectors?" You have to LEARN each one, so if you have the best operating machine already, isn't it better logic to just save the bucks and become expert on the one single detector instead of feeding the industry with multiple, personal detectors?" I read all over the place where detectorist are now buying this new detector and I ask, "Isn't it far better to keep on becoming even better with the one you are so good with?"
I can see some interest in trying a few, but some hunters seem to stack up quite the collection of tectors, like women buy shoes. A metal detector ain't gonna find more targets unless, 1. It is a class act machine, 2. You totally know the machine. Why continue to keep on buying more detectors? After all, there isn't a collector's value in these things, so unless you happen to like spending money...aren't you subtracting from your finds by mixing in purchases of new detectors?
I shoot pool, and there is one cue I want for the ultimate, yet I am guilty of buying cues. I have many, but lots are increasing in value. The main thing about this comparison though is that I'll always shoot my best pool game with only one cue. Yea, it happens sometimes that it's not the prized cue I cherish, but a new cue I just got. Metal detectors though are just cheaply made electronics when you really put your non biased opinions on them. To me, it makes a lot more sense to do a lot of research, try several metal detectors maybe, but then settle with just one particular machine. My peers in pool are always asking me, "Why do you need to buy another cue?" That's a very good question IMO.
Maybe people have lots of money and just want to "play." It really makes very little common sense though if you think about it." I own a V3i, not that happy with it at all, and I may unload it in time for a new detector, but right now, I'll press on to be the best with it. I also have a 5900 which was given to me. I plan on keeping both today, 5900 as a backup, and the V3i until I finally say "Enough, it's all fluff and not much state of the art afterall."
It all seems a lot more sane to stick with one machine you KNOW REALLY WELL, instead of being a metal detector junkie. Seems to me that maybe the independent MD dealers within these groups like to spur more sales, but for you and for me,,,does it make good any sense? I also forgot to exclude the specialty machines, underwater gear, pulsed models, and the such. I am talking about the general purpose detectors.
I bought the V3i thinking that it was the best and I'd learn it at any cost, and never need to upgrade again. I'm reconsidering that opinions a lot, except for the idea that it only takes ONE machine, not a closet full, not keeping the V3i either. TIA for your replies and opinions. martin
I've been curious about this question. NOW, ELIMINATING THE NEWBIE'S FIRST DETECTORS and even the acquired detectors over the years due to the economy and such...if you have one detector that you will never get rid of,,,"Why do THunters keep buying different MDetectors?" You have to LEARN each one, so if you have the best operating machine already, isn't it better logic to just save the bucks and become expert on the one single detector instead of feeding the industry with multiple, personal detectors?" I read all over the place where detectorist are now buying this new detector and I ask, "Isn't it far better to keep on becoming even better with the one you are so good with?"
I can see some interest in trying a few, but some hunters seem to stack up quite the collection of tectors, like women buy shoes. A metal detector ain't gonna find more targets unless, 1. It is a class act machine, 2. You totally know the machine. Why continue to keep on buying more detectors? After all, there isn't a collector's value in these things, so unless you happen to like spending money...aren't you subtracting from your finds by mixing in purchases of new detectors?
I shoot pool, and there is one cue I want for the ultimate, yet I am guilty of buying cues. I have many, but lots are increasing in value. The main thing about this comparison though is that I'll always shoot my best pool game with only one cue. Yea, it happens sometimes that it's not the prized cue I cherish, but a new cue I just got. Metal detectors though are just cheaply made electronics when you really put your non biased opinions on them. To me, it makes a lot more sense to do a lot of research, try several metal detectors maybe, but then settle with just one particular machine. My peers in pool are always asking me, "Why do you need to buy another cue?" That's a very good question IMO.
Maybe people have lots of money and just want to "play." It really makes very little common sense though if you think about it." I own a V3i, not that happy with it at all, and I may unload it in time for a new detector, but right now, I'll press on to be the best with it. I also have a 5900 which was given to me. I plan on keeping both today, 5900 as a backup, and the V3i until I finally say "Enough, it's all fluff and not much state of the art afterall."
It all seems a lot more sane to stick with one machine you KNOW REALLY WELL, instead of being a metal detector junkie. Seems to me that maybe the independent MD dealers within these groups like to spur more sales, but for you and for me,,,does it make good any sense? I also forgot to exclude the specialty machines, underwater gear, pulsed models, and the such. I am talking about the general purpose detectors.
I bought the V3i thinking that it was the best and I'd learn it at any cost, and never need to upgrade again. I'm reconsidering that opinions a lot, except for the idea that it only takes ONE machine, not a closet full, not keeping the V3i either. TIA for your replies and opinions. martin
And did you buy all the coils just in case they went out of production after you used it for a week?
