XVenture Kids Detector

[chowder]

Just curious if anyone knows much about this new XVenture kids detector. I'm asking cause my wife wants to get a detector for my nephew who is turning 10. It just seems like a $140 to $150 is a bit pricey, but maybe I'm just cheapskate.

 

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[Twinkletoes]

Kids detectors can be as challenging to buy as any other metal detector. If you don't buy enough machine the kids end up digging nails and screws and get bored quickly. If you spend too much you may find that they have little interest in the hobby and you've wasted your money.

My first kids detector was the Bounty Hunter Jr. It was an analog machine with a volt meter type display. This was a total waste of money and the kids wouldn't use it. For christmas I bought them a Digital M3 detector from Kellyco. These were discontinued machines and I got it for $50. It has the basic controls, sensitivity, discrimination, and ID's targets. I threw about $15 worth of coins in the back yard and the kids have fun finding money at grandpa's house.

IMHO: I'd either buy the White's Xventure or the Garrett 150, unless of course you could get a deal like the one I found. Hope this helps, good luck finding one for your nephew. Tt

 

[chowder]

Thanks, you gave me some things to think about. I would be cool with $50 or anything under $100 for a youngster starting out. I was hoping to stay brand loyal and if he was really into it; I was going to give him my trusty Whites M6 (love that machine). Thanks again for throwing out some ideas.

 

[sprailroad]

We bought a Ace 150 for a 8yo, created a little metal detecting monster, & the boy wants to melt every piece of metal he finds. Wonder what's in HIS future?

 

[Twinkletoes]

I agree with brand loyalty. I find a lot of people seem to think that when comparing metal detectors, depth and sensitivity are the major factors. However, the design of most metal detector circuits are very different and brand association helps over come the "learning curve" when upgrading machines. IMHO White's Electronics designs the best electronic circuits for identifying valuable targets and discriminating trash.

I occasionally hit Pawn Shops hoping for a high end detector at a good price. This never seems to happen with one exception. I have found several White's Coinmaster detectors at Pawn Shops under $100. Just a thought, Tt

 

[MackDog]

Thanks, you gave me some things to think about. I would be cool with $50 or anything under $100 for a youngster starting out. I was hoping to stay brand loyal and if he was really into it; I was going to give him my trusty Whites M6 (love that machine). Thanks again for throwing out some ideas.

Amazon is selling them for $99

 

[Wiganer]

I know you would like to stay with Whites but don't rule out a minelab go find 40 or 60. I had the 60 for 2 years and it's a good machine even quiet on wet salt beach, finding coins down to about 6 inches.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Amazon is selling them for $99

That's a good price!

 

[chowder]

That's a good price!

Yeah, that's a really great price

 

[chowder]

I know you would like to stay with Whites but don't rule out a minelab go find 40 or 60. I had the 60 for 2 years and it's a good machine even quiet on wet salt beach, finding coins down to about 6 inches.

Thanks, but not too sure I want to spend that much money on starter detector for him. Not sure I would spend that much money on my wife...kidding. All though, I would get some serious Uncle points.

Not to get off topic, but I was actually looking at the go60 for myself. I like how it compacts and fits into a backpack. I believe, there's a post I saw a few years back, and some where deep in these forums, someone in Australia, if I remember correctly, had a compact/folding shaft machined for a Whites detector.

Anyways, thanks for the ideas. I'll have to talk to the boss, my wife, and see what she would like to do.

 

[Wiganer]

Thanks, but not too sure I want to spend that much money on starter detector for him. Not sure I would spend that much money on my wife...kidding. All though, I would get some serious Uncle points.

Not to get off topic, but I was actually looking at the go60 for myself. I like how it compacts and fits into a backpack. I believe, there's a post I saw a few years back, and some where deep in these forums, someone in Australia, if I remember correctly, had a compact/folding shaft machined for a Whites detector.

Anyways, thanks for the ideas. I'll have to talk to the boss, my wife, and see what she would like to do.

Just a heads up about the go find 60, one thing that I really did not like was the arm cuff was very narrow, so if you were wearing a thick jacket I could not get myself comfortable using it even though I only weight 2 lbs as I I couldn't get my hold were I wanted it.