WANTED! Experienced M/D Operators Only!

TJE · Mar 20, 2013

Charlie P. (NY) said:
What, exactly, are you looking for and where? Mineral gold? Jewelry? Beach finds? Field relics? Casches? Coins at fairgrounds? Old silver coins?

Are you willing to work at a detector of prefer a "point-and-shoot" autonomous model?

How much are you willing to spend?

Hello Charlie P.
Your second last question about .."point and shoot" autonomous model?..ME being a total "Greenhorn" which I shared in my earlier post is a little too "high tech" talk for me right now! But probably will be able to give you an educated reply after I have picked-up a m/d in my hands for the first time ever!

TJE · Mar 22, 2013

HutSiteDigger said:
Fisher products are the best for new comers!! Just turn it on basically and boom your going!

Hey HSD,
The least 'hunting' I enjoy.....is "hunting on a computer" :icon_scratch:

But so far....an 'uncomplicated'...yet not 'cheap' Unit...
I've been impressed by what info I've found of this company towards a "Beginners" m/d.

Mzjavert · Mar 30, 2013

RGINN said:
Don't blow a fortune on your first one. Don't buy online. Finding a metal detector store where that's their main business will be your best bet. I use White's, but I'm not rabidly brand loyal. I would say stay away from brands like 'Shur-Fine Metal Detectors' or 'Hello Kitty Detectors'. Main thing will be is to have fun with it, don't set unreasonable goals, and use it often enough you know what the tones mean instinctively. Good Luck.

But I had my heart set on a "Hello Kitty Detector". Sigh it's just so cute. LOL!

RGINN makes a great point here. If you can go to a dedicated dealer, it's worth every cent you'll spend in gas. I used to have a great local dealer. His shop was barely the size of a one-car garage. While tiny in size, it was BIG, BIG, BIG in knowledge. He even had his first, child-sized, detector on display along with his Civil War artifacts. Anyway he set me up with my all-time favorite detector. A detector I didn't even know I specifically wanted when I went in and told him what I was looking for.

TJE · Mar 30, 2013

Hi Mzjavert, I've actually been in touch with an 'oldtimer'/dealer who sounds just as you described!

Now....just waiting for him and his wife to get back home....From Arizona!!! ha!

metal mania · Mar 30, 2013

Critical Recovery said:
Brand war in 3...2....1...

Snob alert

Mzjavert · Mar 31, 2013

I was thinking about you while MDing this weekend. One thing you might want to do is to read the operator's manuals for any machines you are considering. If a manual makes your brain hurt, move onto another machine.

I Dig Jesus · Mar 31, 2013

I guess my advice would be the M6 Matrix, which does happen to be a whites machine, if your not afraid of getting one used (it is very easy to use, this was how I purchased mine) But.......I would use the kellyco websites side by side comparison, once you get it narrowed down to a couple options, go into your dealers and see them in person. Good Luck (if you start now, you should have machine in hand when the weather breaks)

bigscoop · Mar 31, 2013

When you say "beach"....freshwater or saltwater?

AC1955 · Mar 31, 2013

Try before your buy! Find a local shop and try out the different brands. As a woman, the weight of the machine makes a big difference to me. I have a White's M6 which I find a bit too heavy, a White's Coinmaster (very basic beginner's machine) which is extremely lightweight and access to an E-trac and ExCaliber (both expensive, heavy machines) which my husband uses. I prefer the White's platform - sound and visual, to the Minelab platform of continuous tones. These are my preferences, they are neither right nor wrong, just my opinions. If you find a local dealer, try different brands, as I mentioned previously.

Good luck with your purchase! Whatever you buy, the main thing is to get out there often. Swing the coil LOW and SLOW...remember, you are not playing golf or using a scythe to cut the grass! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Can't wait to hear what you bought and see your finds.

HH (Happy Hunting),
Anita

TJE · Mar 31, 2013

bigscoop said:
When you say "beach"....freshwater or saltwater?

Hi bigscoop, Freshwater... and lots of it!...Great Lakes area!

TJE · Mar 31, 2013

AC1955 said:
Try before your buy! Find a local shop and try out the different brands. As a woman, the weight of the machine makes a big difference to me. I have a White's M6 which I find a bit too heavy, a White's Coinmaster (very basic beginner's machine) which is extremely lightweight and access to an E-trac and ExCaliber (both expensive, heavy machines) which my husband uses. I prefer the White's platform - sound and visual, to the Minelab platform of continuous tones. These are my preferences, they are neither right nor wrong, just my opinions. If you find a local dealer, try different brands, as I mentioned previously.

Good luck with your purchase! Whatever you buy, the main thing is to get out there often. Swing the coil LOW and SLOW...remember, you are not playing golf or using a scythe to cut the grass! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Can't wait to hear what you bought and see your finds.

HH (Happy Hunting),
Anita

Thanks AC, great tips and yes, snow is almost gone!!