How Do You Buy A Metal Detector?
Metal detecting is a very popular hobby, but you may not know where to start. • Decide what your main interest is, for example looking for coins, artifacts, or just anything that’s down there. • Figure out what kind of money you want to spend. • Go to the metal detector forums, and just hang out for awhile; join, and ask any questions you may have. It’s a friendly bunch. Narrow down the field of possible detectors. Some of the top-end machines are from Fisher, Minelab, Whites, and they have cheaper units also. Maybe a used machine would help you get your feet wet. There are classifieds on the forums. Good luck!
Finding buried treasure–who hasn’t had this dream? A metal detector is the tool you need if you want to begin the search for hidden treasures in your yard, at the beach or in a local park. Step 1 Determine the amount of money you want to spend. Metal detector quality is closely tied to cost. Detecting for profit requires a higher quality detector. Step 2 Think realistically about how you will use your detector. Detecting on sandy beaches or in or near water all require special qualities in a detector. Some models are multi-purpose, but a model built for specific conditions works best. Step 3 Find local metal detector dealers in the phone book. If you cannot find a dealer locally you can buy on the Internet. Step 4 Visit the dealer, try out the detectors and ask questions. If you must buy on the Internet, research the models you are considering before making a decision. Step 5 Locate a community detecting club. Members can be a great resource of information and can tell you where to bu
