MrNelson
Jr. Member
- May 2, 2012
- 64
- 10
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Sovereign Elite
- Primary Interest:
- Beach & Shallow Water Hunting
Exciting news to share with my friends here @ tnet!!
So after months and months of hunting online between here, ebay, and craigslist I finally pukked the trigger and bought a detector.
Guy had listed minelab sovereign for $100 bucks, so i jumped all over it. When i get to said persons house, he pulls it out of the bag and mind you, im expecting the original black and red sovereign.. He pulls out a grey colored detector and says "Here ya go, $100 bucks and shes yours." I look at the side and it says sovereign elite!!!!! It came with a meter 180, s shaft, 10" tornado coil, minelab hip/shoulder bag, rechargable pack and AA pack, charger and tall sand scoop. I couldn't just take him for a fool, so i told him what he had and he still let me take it for the $100 price! Said he'd rather sell it to someone who appreciates the hobby than a reseller. I guess i get double karma points for being genuine, huh?
Anyways, I was wondering since now i have a really good starter machine what would be some things i need to watch out for or prepare for? Im going on my first hunt early this morning at the beach and was wondering if i should go for high tide or low tide, etc etc. Also, how does this machine fair on regular inland soil, ie North Florida area? ANY input is much appreciated, and I thank you in advance for taking the time to share your knowledge. I can't wait to post my first finds!!
So after months and months of hunting online between here, ebay, and craigslist I finally pukked the trigger and bought a detector.
Guy had listed minelab sovereign for $100 bucks, so i jumped all over it. When i get to said persons house, he pulls it out of the bag and mind you, im expecting the original black and red sovereign.. He pulls out a grey colored detector and says "Here ya go, $100 bucks and shes yours." I look at the side and it says sovereign elite!!!!! It came with a meter 180, s shaft, 10" tornado coil, minelab hip/shoulder bag, rechargable pack and AA pack, charger and tall sand scoop. I couldn't just take him for a fool, so i told him what he had and he still let me take it for the $100 price! Said he'd rather sell it to someone who appreciates the hobby than a reseller. I guess i get double karma points for being genuine, huh?
Anyways, I was wondering since now i have a really good starter machine what would be some things i need to watch out for or prepare for? Im going on my first hunt early this morning at the beach and was wondering if i should go for high tide or low tide, etc etc. Also, how does this machine fair on regular inland soil, ie North Florida area? ANY input is much appreciated, and I thank you in advance for taking the time to share your knowledge. I can't wait to post my first finds!!