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[Chesapeake]

Hello everyone-

I'm new to the hobby, and I'm just making my 1st purchase. I live in southern Maryland, and have always been fascinated with the local history of the area. I'd like to get a metal detector with the primary interest of finding old "relics" and coins. Nothing valuable, but just the local history of what's around a building lot and portion of an old roadbed, etc.

I'm a complete newbie, and was looking along the lines of either a Teknetics T2 Special, Limited Edition Metal Detector, or the AT Pro model.

Does anyone have any thoughts toward either of these units, or any others that may be out there? I'd like to keep the purchase to around $500 if possible, but I've read a lot of good reviews for the Teknetics T2 Special, Limited Edition - which looks to be about $600. The Teknetics T2 Special edition model seems to have been around for quite a few years, but looks like it still might be a good choice.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks for any advice, and thanks for such a great forum-

Mike

 

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[CreakyDigger]

Welcome to TreasureNet! I have not used those machines, but someone here will likely fill you in.

 

[angelito1]

Welcome to Tnet .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

 

[Javadroid]

You've found a great place for information and fellow treasure hunters of all kinds -- welcome aboard!

 

[Chesapeake]

Thanks everyone

 

[crashbandicoot]

And a welcome from S.E.Arkansas,you,ve come to the right place.

 

[TreasureCatto]

Welcome Mike from Texas

 

[RichsEquinox]

Welcome from Southwest FL.

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard Mike! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country). You might also consider adding your state (or country) to your displayed profile (SETTINGS -> EDIT PROFILE) so if you ask a question, etc. - members may have more success helping you (your location may help etc.)...

2nd - Browse forum: BRANDS - specifically the Teknetics and Garrett for more information...
3rd - Whatever you finally decide on - please consider buying one from one of

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[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny ,, Pennsylvania

 

[Sandcrab]

Welcome from SoCal!

 

[islamoradamark]

Welcome to Treasurenet

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[claypile]

Hi there! Welcome to Tnet! Such a great place for all the info we need. Looking forward to seeing you around!

 

[teleprospector]

Welcome!
Jon from s/e Michigan

 

[fevercyrus]

Hi! Welcome to the forum. Have fun!

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome! The T2 is a bit noisy for a first time user, I'd recommend the AT Pro or the Minelab Equinox 600 if your budget allows.


Wayne


www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[ArfieBoy]

Welcome to the forum from northeastern Oregon!

 

[scruggs]

Welcome from Alabama! Good luck with your new hobby and hope you have many good finds!