New to forum-Need Metal Detector advice

[Anklebiter]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum and metal detecting in general . I'm looking to buy my first detector, but I'm not sure what to buy. I'll mostly be detecting for coins in the Mid Atlantic states. Originally, I was looking to buy a new or used Minelab Excaliber II, because I figured I could detect at the beach and in local creeks. I just think the Excaliber is to expensive to start out. I'd like to keep my first detector under $600. Any recommendations and advice would be welcomed.

Brent

 

[Anklebiter]

Before you go spreading grass seed - check with the park groundskeeper. He may rather have bald spots that disappear in a year than unmatched grass in tufts all over the place. ;-)

Good point. Though, I did a good job of replacing the plugs in my yard the other day. You wouldn't even know I dug about 10 holes.

 

[pigboy1536]

Ebay, I bought 2 detectors off there and they where great. Saved about 500 to 700 dollars. $600 will go a long way.