My first detector. Minelab eureka or garrets ls infinium

[nickpet]

Hi all ..am looking at starting the hobby and in all honesty I'm confused as to what to buy..my budget is from 1000 to 1700..looking for a gold detector..nuggets etc..and as I now live in central Australia I'm guessing the soil is highly mineralised...when I'm next in the city in a few weeks time ill buy the detector then..can you please advise as to which one you would consider..

 

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[nickpet]

Forgot to add..if their is another brand or model worth looking at for that price?

 

[Terry Soloman]

What is a used Minelab SD 2200 or GP 3000 selling for in Australia Nick? I like the Eureka, and the Infinium will work, but it can't match a Minelab pulse induction unit. Good Luck!

 

[nickpet]

I've looked around and a used minelab goes for $2500..I have also found a detector called whites tdi pro oz series..

 

[Ausgoldhunter]

Check this out, Review by forum member Steve.. Garrett Infinium LS Pulse Induction Metal Detector


Eureka is a good VLF option... if you can swing a few extra bucks.. go with a GP3000 etc..

 

[Steve Herschbach]

Are you serious about this? Then I agree with Terry. If you can do it get the used Minelab SD or better yet a GP. Be worth saving up a little longer and shop around a little longer to get a good deal one one.

 

[Lanny in AB]

I'm with Terry and Steve on this one as well--the Minelab pulse machines are professional nugget hunters.

All the best,

Lanny