- Joined
- Jun 16, 2014
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- Golden Thread
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- Location
- Northern O-H-I-O
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- 1
- Detector(s) used
- F75 LTD, 1280X Aquanaut, & a Patriot (back-up/loaner)
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I have had good luck using craigslist, of course I do not mind driving a couple hours for a great deal. I bought 4 and bartered for one detector on craigslist in the past 2.5 years.
You can get great deals, When you go to see one or buy one, you can pick it up, turn it on, try it out, and even get a crash course on how to use it and it's features when you buy new from a local dealer, or from a many sellers on craigslist. I have also heard of some good deals found at yard sales, garages sales, estate sales and auctions. My 1st detector was an El Cheapo TC-1023 bought new from an online auction 7 years ago. It sat idle for 4 years and when I finally got serious and learned how to set it up and use it, I was hooked on metal detecting. Just saying that even some inexpensive detectors will do the job. It paid for itself in about 60 days. I have hunted some virgin sites (with higher end machines) and most of the old coins were between 5" and 7" deep. The TC-1023 could have found many, if not all of them.
If you are lucky and dedicated to the hobby your detector may pay for itself in a few months and can also cover the cost of batteries and other necessities.
The best treasure will be you spending time with the 3 year old and sharing in a great hobby.
Best of Luck
You can get great deals, When you go to see one or buy one, you can pick it up, turn it on, try it out, and even get a crash course on how to use it and it's features when you buy new from a local dealer, or from a many sellers on craigslist. I have also heard of some good deals found at yard sales, garages sales, estate sales and auctions. My 1st detector was an El Cheapo TC-1023 bought new from an online auction 7 years ago. It sat idle for 4 years and when I finally got serious and learned how to set it up and use it, I was hooked on metal detecting. Just saying that even some inexpensive detectors will do the job. It paid for itself in about 60 days. I have hunted some virgin sites (with higher end machines) and most of the old coins were between 5" and 7" deep. The TC-1023 could have found many, if not all of them.
If you are lucky and dedicated to the hobby your detector may pay for itself in a few months and can also cover the cost of batteries and other necessities.
The best treasure will be you spending time with the 3 year old and sharing in a great hobby.
Best of Luck
