where abouts on the cape are u? I haven't touched my gti 2500 in 5 years, but the bug is getting me again. put some new batteries in and went to south cape beach today,about 40 degrees the snow is gone from the beach but it was high tide ( very) only about 5 feet of beach to swing on. not a total loss came up with a dime and a nice 45 minute walk anyway. bought the top of the line m detector but have never really used it, think it's time to start again. such a waste of $900 to sit and collect dust