All my life i have had a hobby. Everything from RC Model Airplanes, Water Skiing, Fishing, Ham Radio, and now "Metal Detectors". I did a lot of research and decided the best bang for my buck, and the quickest way to find the "Mother Lode", would be with a Garrett GTI 2500. Although I haven't found the "Lode", I have had a ball. I do have one concern! At age 78 I have no problem getting down to search, when bending over will not do it, but I do have a problem getting back up. I hope Mr. Garrett reads this message, and invents some sort of portable lift to help us "old farts" get back on our feet.