I need help! What should i buy?

rudyman219

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Mar 14, 2013
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Hi I have absolutely ZERO experience in gold prospecting. I am on here simply to here people's thoughts and opinions with regards to which machine I should buy, for deep cache treasure. Here it goes:
My father swears he knows where about there is buried treasure, I have tried to convince him to forget about it because quite frankly the machines I've seen are quite expensive not only that but we've never used a detector. So we'd have learn as we go per say. I have put it off for some time, but he want a machine now, so I'm asking for all the honest help I can get.
My father claims he needs something that'll detect up to 2 meters deep ( 6 ft or so ).
The Jeotech Ultra Deep Gold Cavity Detector got my attention it claims it detects up to 4 meters (12ft) $ 1,999.99
Before I pull the trigger on this machine I decided I'd ask for your input. Please help thanks, Raul.
 

Terry Soloman

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May 28, 2010
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Don't waste your money.
 

Frankn

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Mar 21, 2010
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I have a Hays 2 Box that I bought for around $200. It has found caches at 6'. It also has the advantage that it won't pick up small junk like nails, pulltabs, etc. Look on the classifies here and on E Bay. Just make sure it is a transistor model and not an old tube model. Frank...

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Xa3aPTyYY

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Apr 2, 2013
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Hey guys,

I've got the same question like rudyman219. I have this crazy uncle, who wants to go deep. He needs a detector with average depth around 1.5-2.0 meters. Any examples of that kind detectors will be appreciated.

Thank you !
 

Rawhide

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Nov 17, 2010
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As a rule I dont dig till Im sure there is something there. Frank gave some good advice, and Terry has hands on. I would not dig a 5 foot hole unless I was really boared. I have many places that may hold something. Here is a test you will want to do with what ever you decide to use. See how far it can penetrate solid rock. Most of the holes I see have a flat rock about a foot down. Not too many machines gonna punch through that. You are better off with a cordless drill and long bit. Good luck.
 

Xa3aPTyYY

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Apr 2, 2013
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Folks,

Let say it that way, I know approx. in radius of 30 meters that there is smth down there, but I think that Hays 2 Box can't detect it, a need smth more than 6-10-12" and believe me, I will dig like crazy if I detect it, even it's 10 foot deep :)
I know it's a booring to give a simple tips for noobies with zero experience like myself, but I'll appreciate a single hint from where I can start searching for the right machine...

Many many thanks !

Tony
 

Terry Soloman

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May 28, 2010
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White Plains, New York
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Folks,

Let say it that way, I know approx. in radius of 30 meters that there is smth down there, but I think that Hays 2 Box can't detect it, a need smth more than 6-10-12" and believe me, I will dig like crazy if I detect it, even it's 10 foot deep :)
I know it's a booring to give a simple tips for noobies with zero experience like myself, but I'll appreciate a single hint from where I can start searching for the right machine...

Many many thanks !

Tony

Here is my tip Tony: Rent a backhoe. There is no commercially available metal detector that will hit 10' deep.
 

Xa3aPTyYY

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Apr 2, 2013
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Hey Terry,

I have one :) , but that's not the point, I was joking before saying I will dig 10 foot hole, I want a half that depth aprox. 1.5-2meters.
Ok, final question - is this one Hays 2 Box will helps?

Best,
 

Rawhide

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Nov 17, 2010
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Hey Terry,

I have one :) , but that's not the point, I was joking before saying I will dig 10 foot hole, I want a half that depth aprox. 1.5-2meters.
Ok, final question - is this one Hays 2 Box will helps?

Best,

You need to learn to dowse then. I know I've been other simple very effective way to do it but I'll leave you with this
 

DigitNY

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Jan 1, 2013
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Hey guys,

I've got the same question like rudyman219. I have this crazy uncle, who wants to go deep. He needs a detector with average depth around 1.5-2.0 meters. Any examples of that kind detectors will be appreciated.

Thank you !

Yea...we all got that crazy uncle
 

DigitNY

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Jan 1, 2013
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Cortlandt NY
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I have a Hays 2 Box that I bought for around $200. It has found caches at 6'. It also has the advantage that it won't pick up small junk like nails, pulltabs, etc. Look on the classifies here and on E Bay. Just make sure it is a transistor model and not an old tube model. Frank...

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That picture is hideous dude...lol
 

Frankn

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Mar 21, 2010
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That picture is hideous dude...lol

It's like to each his own. Maybe I shouldn't have copied a de Vinci. By the way yours leaves something to be desired also! LOL Frank...

hot cat 2.jpg How about this one?
 

Frankn

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Mar 21, 2010
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Folks,

Let say it that way, I know approx. in radius of 30 meters that there is smth down there, but I think that Hays 2 Box can't detect it, a need smth more than 6-10-12" and believe me, I will dig like crazy if I detect it, even it's 10 foot deep :)
I know it's a booring to give a simple tips for noobies with zero experience like myself, but I'll appreciate a single hint from where I can start searching for the right machine...

Many many thanks !
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The boring part is when someone gives you an answer based on there experience and you say it won't work based on your nonexperience!!!!!!
Why did you bother to ask? Frank...
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Frankn

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AtulVajpayee

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I think you need to contribute your time on Tnet forum you will get better thoughts of members and you learn more from here.
 

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