In a quandry..

[dirthog]

Talk with kellyco rep today and found that based on the soil in NC I need a detector with a manual balance.. Seems most of the good ones are $350+.. I dont ebay or paypal so buying used may be a problem.. Fixed income is a issue so cost is a concern at the moment... So any suggestions on finding a capable detector at a good price would be appreciated... THanks

 

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[NaturalJWL]

Craig'slist maybe or yard sales.

Try to hook up with some of the local guys.

 

[Sandman]

Your best bet is to deal with cash then. Check out pawn shops and test the thing for working.

 

[dogpound]

agree with the pawnshops, alot of people that got detectors at xmas and didn't like them or lost interest get rid of them there plus you can bargin with them there.

 

[TORRERO]

Talk with kellyco rep today and found that based on the soil in NC I need a detector with a manual balance.. Seems most of the good ones are $350+.. I dont ebay or paypal so buying used may be a problem.. Fixed income is a issue so cost is a concern at the moment... So any suggestions on finding a capable detector at a good price would be appreciated... THanks

Where are you in nc ?

 

[Nevada Coyote]

My wife and I got our detectors in a pawn shop, traded two rifles straight across for them. (we didn't use the rifles)
The first detector is a Whites Gold Master V/sat (mine), the second is a Fisher Gold Bug (hers). They are older detectors and are in good shape. No major finds yet, but they are fun. I also have a Gold Digger, it is fun to use.
Nevada Coyote
Check the pawn shops, older detectors will do the same job as the new ones.

 

[dirthog]

have been checking the pawnshops. no luck yet.. Where I live is pretty much untouched by metal detectors.. I live in Roxboro Nc Torrero.. Gonna keep looking, and may have to bite the bullet and order one.. Thanks for your input

 

[Dwight S]

Welcome to the TreasureNet and metal detecting hobby. Before you commit, ask around locally. There is a local club down in Raleigh. You could ask some of those folks their thoughts about detectors. Most all of the members that I'm associated with have detectors that offer a ground balancing feature and nobody has issues getting the machines balanced while still getting good depth. Check out their web site and forum.

www.trr.club.officelive.com

 

[dirthog]

Thanks for the link Dwight.. Will contact Keith this afternoon.. Mark

 

[TORRERO]

Thanks for the link Dwight.. Will contact Keith this afternoon.. Mark

I'm in Charlotte, that's why I was asking...

 

[Dirty Money]

Check with New England Detectors - one of the forum sponsors. Andrew has demo's for sale from time to time. And he is a great guy to do business with! He should be able to help you out.