on average, how soon do your finds pay for your detector?

[syko]

So I want to get a minelab excal2, as we all know it's not cheap. I live about 45 mins from the beach.

I know it depends on location and right time, but have you guys found enough to pay for your machine in under a year? I tell my wife it's one of the few hobbys that actually pays for itself, and then some.

I dont expect to make cash on it, but if the finds will pay for a higher end detector then everything else is just icing. I also read people posting about hundreds in coins for the year, I know that's a lot of digging.

BTW.. I convinced a guy at work to buy a detector after talking about the finds everyone here posts. Funny thing is, he has a coin collection.

 

[rmptr]

It's taken as long as a couple years before I could talley the finds against the price I paid for a detector.
I've never made a spectacular find, but they have all paid for themselves.

In all honesty, I would not advise someone to try and drive cross country on the returns from one.

It would be a fun story, though.... if you could finance the trip!

 

[mlayers]

You never know how long it will take you to pay for your detector. I been detecting for years now and have payed for my detector. You have to get out and use your detector. So far this month I have found 3 gold rings, 3 silver. This week end I have only found $4.34 in change. So it all depends on you. Get the best you can afford. Then hunt.....Matt

 

[jopher]

I got it!.....to hell with the detector....buy a lawnmower