F75 is one of the best balanced and intuitive detectors I have ever used. Great user interface and ergonomics. Great accessory coil selection too that will keep you swinging it confidently for years. And now the price is low enough that it even makes sense for a beginner who might not stick with the hobby long term to make the investment. Easy enough to be productive right out of the box, sophisticated enough to take you into a number of different metal detecting scenarios, including the relic hunting you want to start out with. It is not perfect, what detector is except the one that has not been released yet. Here are a couple of things to consider on the "cons" side, I don't consider them to be showstoppers: It is not a watertight design. You will need to take care of it in severe weather and you will not want to be using it where you risk dropping it in the water. It is a little long in the tooth, but still capable. But it's technology is a tad dated and that is causing it's price to continue to be suppressed. A good thing when seeking one out, not so good if you want to trade it in on a newer technology wonder like the newly released Minelab Equinox line. In fact, Equinox may be responsible for suppressing used and new detector prices across the board as Minelab has introduced a new detecting technology (Multi IQ) and all-around capable detector at a very affordable price point. The Equinox is a unicorn at present and will not be available to the masses until all the preorders have been filled over the next several weeks. Why am I talking about the Equinox here? Because I am getting an Equinox, selling a number of my old detectors as a result, but intend to still hang on to my F75, so I hope that tells you something.
