Is this a great metal detector find or what?

[Javadroid]

I also love to treasure hunt thrift stores, though they are more astute at plucking the good finds for their online sales anymore. I was visiting a newly reopened shop called Samaritan's Store and was looking around the small tools for gear when I heard a familiar beep-beep-beep. Looking back, I saw a working emerging from the back room air testing a metal detector. I moved to where he was and picked it up as soon as he put it on display. It's a Fisher F2 it excellent condition, but look at the price: $5!! It had 2 new 9-volt Duracells in it that cost more than that! I was as excited as I've been with almost any find I've pulled out of the dirt.

Here's what I got:




I love the F2 and can't wait to field test this one!

 

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[trapperart]

that is a good find congrats

 

[insontis]

Incredible! I mean of course $5 on a F2 is incredible - but the fact that you were able to find one in a thrift store.. I haven't been so lucky to find a modern detector at a steal anywhere! Sounds like everything is probably in order and you've got yourself a new machine

 

[Javadroid]

Incredible! I mean of course $5 on a F2 is incredible - but the fact that you were able to find one in a thrift store.. I haven't been so lucky to find a modern detector at a steal anywhere! Sounds like everything is probably in order and you've got yourself a new machine

Tried it on a buried copper cent, clad quarter, and silver quarter, all between 3 and 6 inches and it picked them up perfectly. Now I just have to explain to my wife why I need 2 of them...

 

[dirtlooter]

never pass up on a buy like that, makes a great back up or even a gift. you never know what you will find in a thrift shop

 

[insontis]

Tried it on a buried copper cent, clad quarter, and silver quarter, all between 3 and 6 inches and it picked them up perfectly. Now I just have to explain to my wife why I need 2 of them...

Just explain the simple rule of two is better than one...

Then segue to that show "sister wives"

 

[Stretch Da Truth]

Tried it on a buried copper cent, clad quarter, and silver quarter, all between 3 and 6 inches and it picked them up perfectly. Now I just have to explain to my wife why I need 2 of them...

Cool find. Well worth the $5!
Tell her it didn't cost as much as those shoes or pocketbook and then run before she can hit you with the fry pan. LOL
F2 = Week sleeping on couch... Deal or No Deal?

 

[Javadroid]

Just explain the simple rule of two is better than one...

Then segue to that show "sister wives"

That's hilarious -- and dangerous!

 

[Javadroid]

Cool find. Well worth the $5!
Tell her it didn't cost as much as those shoes or pocketbook and then run before she can hit you with the fry pan. LOL
F2 = Week sleeping on couch... Deal or No Deal?

Ha - she agreed it's a great deal -- she just wants me to sell it for what it's worth! I agree with the comment Dirtlooter made that a backup is always a good idea. I plan on just keeping it in my car for when I pass by one of those places that looks too good to resist trying out!

 

[insontis]

That's hilarious -- and dangerous!

Okok.. "Well honey, haven't you been wanting to spend more time together? How's your swinging arm?"

 

[TheLocKing]

Lucky devil with that find!

 

[Javadroid]

Lucky devil with that find!

It's been a bizarre month for me! I found this and the gold liberty head dollar in my avatar picture this month, and do feel tremendously LUCKY for both. I guess luck is being in the right place at the right time, but the more we all stay at it, the luckier we are, don't you think?!

 

[Stretch Da Truth]

Ha - she agreed it's a great deal -- she just wants me to sell it for what it's worth! I agree with the comment Dirtlooter made that a backup is always a good idea. I plan on just keeping it in my car for when I pass by one of those places that looks too good to resist trying out!

That will make a good backup machine or travel unit or one to let a friend use when trying out Detecting.
Glad to hear she didn't chuck the fry pan at you!

 

[waterfalljay]

What a fantastic month!
Yes, you should keep it as a backup detector. Having a spare is also a great way to introduce friends who have never detected before to the hobby. After showing them your gold dollar it shouldn't take much convincing! I hope the lucky streak continues for you!!!

 

[Trezurehunter]

I'd say its worth $5.00 !! Great find.

 

[Icewing]

Wow, the F2 was my first detector, and I've found more than $5 in clad in a single day with one. Way to go on the good timing and sharp eye.

 

[oldwormwood]

Sounds like it was just meant to be. Congratulations!

 

[mlutz]

2 is 1
1 is none....
Old diving talk..... Great find! Back up for sure!

 

[Javadroid]

2 is 1
1 is none....
Old diving talk..... Great find! Back up for sure!

Haven't heard that saying, but it's a keeper! Thanks mlutz!

 

[RVRoamer73]

Nice snatch before it got snatched....