hi everyone im new to the hobby

[jennifer292013]

hi everyone im kind of new to this hobby i got a bounty hunter jr thinking it would be good but i never find anything but a nickel lol
what is a good one to buy between 200-500 to find old coins and other tresure items any help would be nice thanks. jennifer

 

[TerryC]

Welcome to the NET, Jenny. Your bounty hunter should work but if you feel you need another, the Ace 250 by Garrett is the most popular unit in the world. They can be had for about $225. I have one. I have been detecting for over 40 years. I have had many different machines and find the 250 will fit the bill for a starter machine. At the recent CTH5, I found several pennies, a quarter and a 2007 "golden" dollar coin in Caldwell KS. A 250 will be just fine. TTC

 

[jennifer292013]

my house is over a 100 yrs old all i found is a nickel lol u would think i could find more maybe i dont have it set right or something

 

[TerryC]

my house is over a 100 yrs old all i found is a nickel lol u would think i could find more maybe i dont have it set right or something

If you found a nickel, you will find more. Try under the tree in the front yard. Between the back door and where the car is parked. Up at the road where the rural mailbox would have been. In or where the "sandbox" was/is. Many, many other ideas you will think of or be shown by other Tnetters. Don't give up! Time is on your side because you can hunt the grounds over and over again! TTC

 

[Robert2300]

Hello Jennifer:
I agree about the Ace 250. It's a good detector.
I have also been hearing raving reports about the Teknetics Delta 4000 as well.
Also WHites has a new vid Coin Master Pro GT Whites has an excellent reputation, like Garrett, for customer service
and well made detectors. Can't go wrong with any of them.
Robert

 

[TNGUNS]

Hi Jennifer....welcome to the ward. A great place where not only the sane are allowed to play. When you start finding some keepers you will feel like a crack addict. It can really be addicting. Great bunch of folks and one of the best sites on the net about keeping a productive and civil atmosphere for you to share your finds, ask questions, and learn about a great hobby. Give any detector time. IMHO it takes a good while to really start getting productive with even the simple machines. You will find stuff right off the bat, but will get much more comfortable with time. Always make sure you keep the coil as close to the ground as possible and moving at a steady slow pace. Different machines work better at different speeds when swinging the coil and only experience will help you find what works the best. The F2 Fisher is another wonderful mid priced machine as are the ones listed above. The F2 has a super fast recovery speed which can be a huge advantage in older yards as they are often trashy from years of occupation. Read side by side comparisons on the net. The little F2 is a Boy-Dog that is often overlooked. Best of luck and hope you find plenty to keep you motivated.

 

[Landlord Jim]

You have a Whites dealer right by you in Sylvania so go look at the Coinmaster PRO or the Coinmaster GT. Both very good for beginners.

 

[Mzjavert]

Hello jennifer292013 -- I lived in Toledo! Unfortunately I was a bit under 2 y.o., so I don't remember anything about the town. LOL

For your price range you can get a wide variety of good detectors. All the detectors mentioned are great machines. I have a Coinmaster and my only real complaint is that the Arm Cup is a bit on the weak side---White's did send me a new one.

My primary machine though is a Tesoro Sidewinder (With plans to get a Cibola when funds allow it.). With the exception of a couple of high-end machines, Tesoro metal detectors are audio only machines. I don't find this to be a disadvantage over display machines. In fact I can usually take a decision to dig or not more quickly with my ears rather than the display.

If at all possible visit a dealer--not a box store that carries some metal detectors. They are invaluable.

That said if you are really serious about getting into the hobby, I'd skip the beginner machines and go with a mid-level/priced machine. You won't out grow it quickly. If you go with a display machine, you'll get VDI (visual display information, a number) number which is more precise than a beginner machine with 5 to 12 notches for targets.