Thanks Lasivian , and I'll be sure to keep you in mind .
I'm actually just starting out and looking to buy my first detector soon but not sure what type or kind to buy.
thanks again ..... Zip
#1 Have you ever used a detector before at all? If not I recommend you go rent one from a local store, Rockazona is the closest I think.
#2 What do you intend to look for? The type of detector that's right for you varies by what you want to hunt. A detector for gold doesn't have the options a coinshooter would want for example.
#3 What is your budget? I would say "good" detectors start at around 400$, I know folks will disagree over this, but that's where I figure folks should start. (For Nuggets/gold double that figure, Pulse Induction is the way to go) Minelab seems to be the most popular gold detector at the moment.
Nugget shooter.com is a great site. The owner is really knowledgable about hunting for gold ect>.. and a great guy to talk to by the way also! His site has many good links to get you on a great start to your hunting adventures.