Where should I start?

[Jahall]

I'm really wanting to get in to metal detecting, but I have no idea what to look for or what I should get.

What kind of metal detector would you vets suggest?

Mu budget is from 0 to 900ish dollars.

 

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[Jim of PA]

I wouldn't spend to much money just starting out. You may not like the hobby Fisher F5 Garrett Ace 350 just so many to choose from

 

[dig kzoo]

One of the best low cost investments you will make (in my opinion) is a pin pointer. This will save a lot of time/stress and digging.

 

[Sandscoopdan]

Think about what kind of detecting are you going to do. Relic, beach or combination of both. Then look at what kind of features you like to have. 0-900 will definitely get you started with a good detector. I like focusing on using ears only so I can keep my eyes on my surroundings at the beach. My daughter is really trying to convince me to branch out from a pulse induction PI detector to something like the Garrett AT pro for relic, meteorite hunting. Anyway, welcome to the hobby and have a great time! Cause it is an adventure every time I go detecting. Meeting people. Helping people find stuff ect

 

[Sandscoopdan]

Definitely get a pin pointer. They save a lot of time