Little help on what detector to buy?

[Woodland Detectors]

I really appreciate all the advice, and information you are giving me, this is a side of the 705 I didn't know, and really makes me wonder why it is not pointed out in the other places I have been reading. My local store that I would normally discuss this with was closed due to surgery, so was kind of lost.

So a stock 705 is a good coin/relic machine for a beginer?

And by buying a second disc <18.75khz?> it is now a gold machine?

Sounds too good to be true, does the computer on it automatically know it's now searching at 18.75khz? or do I have to program it for that?

Yes, the control box is wired for a 'gold prospecting feature' It's not at all too good to be true.

I always suggest to my clients if you were to buy a spare coil, to buy a small high trash coil to separate the good from the bad. (5-7 inch round). A bigger coil isn't always better, in fact if you go too big, you can actually lose detecting depth.
I use my stock coil and a trash coil way more than I use the bigger coils.

 

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[Tnmountains]

When you start comparing prices I suggest you speak with Mike at Woodland detectors on the phone before you buy. I have never heard one complaint out of the thousands of members here.
It is all about bang for the buck and he knows that.
Good luck and welcome to T-Net
TnMtns

 

[treasurehound]

Yes Mike is your go to guy. He not only sells but also is a hunter and knows what he is talking about. He will not do you wrong.

 

[Twisted One]

Well through this thread, and various PMs I have recieved during this discussion I have heard the same thing from several people about Mike, and it is awesome that so many people back and support Mike at Woodland and his business.

This leaves the kind of uncomfortable question though...wouldn't my local dealer be better able to help me when it comes to experience in the local area? I have no qualms about buying stuff online, in fact prefer it most of the time.
But bottom line, it seems I would be able to get a good perspective, and hopefully better information on the local areas best for hunting if I purchased from a local store?
Is this reaching? Am I expecting too much from the local dealer? It very could well be...been in the postion with other hobbies before.

When you start comparing prices I suggest you speak with Mike at Woodland detectors on the phone before you buy. I have never heard one complaint out of the thousands of members here.
It is all about bang for the buck and he knows that.
Good luck and welcome to T-Net
TnMtns

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Well through this thread, and various PMs I have recieved during this discussion I have heard the same thing from several people about Mike, and it is awesome that so many people back and support Mike at Woodland and his business.

This leaves the kind of uncomfortable question though...wouldn't my local dealer be better able to help me when it comes to experience in the local area? I have no qualms about buying stuff online, in fact prefer it most of the time.
But bottom line, it seems I would be able to get a good perspective, and hopefully better information on the local areas best for hunting if I purchased from a local store?
Is this reaching? Am I expecting too much from the local dealer? It very could well be...been in the postion with other hobbies before.

When you start comparing prices I suggest you speak with Mike at Woodland detectors on the phone before you buy. I have never heard one complaint out of the thousands of members here.
It is all about bang for the buck and he knows that.
Good luck and welcome to T-Net
TnMtns

This leaves the kind of uncomfortable question though...wouldn't my local dealer be better able to help me when it comes to experience in the local area?

Yes, he/ she should be more than willing to help, and I actually encourage you to buy from your local dealer. But if you can't get the service you feel you need, then it is REALLY important to go to a dealer who can help you with your needs before, and AFTER the sale.

Nice chatting with you!

Mike

 

[Terry Soloman]

>This leaves the kind of uncomfortable question though...wouldn't my local dealer be better able to help me when it comes to experience in the local area? I have no qualms about buying stuff online, in fact prefer it most of the time.
But bottom line, it seems I would be able to get a good perspective, and hopefully better information on the local areas best for hunting if I purchased from a local store?
Is this reaching? Am I expecting too much from the local dealer? It very could well be...been in the postion with other hobbies before.<


>>Yes, he/ she should be more than willing to help, and I actually encourage you to buy from your local dealer. But if you can't get the service you feel you need, then it is REALLY important to go to a dealer who can help you with your needs before, and AFTER the sale.

Nice chatting with you! Mike<<

I just bought my machine from a dealer 2,500-miles away because I trust the dealer, his reputation and his prices. Local-schmocal! Mike is being honest - and nice. I'm just going to tell you like it is.. Mike just showed you why you should buy from him, and a butt load of folks on this forum told you he is A-1. Even clued you to the coil and soil deals. Always dance with the one that brung ya! - Terry

 

[Kellyco]

Mikes right. Wherever you buy make sure they are committed to service after the sale. And pay close attention to warrantees. There are manufacturer warrantees & dealer warrantees. If a dealer is gone-so is the warrantee.

>This leaves the kind of uncomfortable question though...wouldn't my local dealer be better able to help me when it comes to experience in the local area? I have no qualms about buying stuff online, in fact prefer it most of the time.
But bottom line, it seems I would be able to get a good perspective, and hopefully better information on the local areas best for hunting if I purchased from a local store?
Is this reaching? Am I expecting too much from the local dealer? It very could well be...been in the postion with other hobbies before.<


>>Yes, he/ she should be more than willing to help, and I actually encourage you to buy from your local dealer. But if you can't get the service you feel you need, then it is REALLY important to go to a dealer who can help you with your needs before, and AFTER the sale.

Nice chatting with you! Mike<<

I just bought my machine from a dealer 2,500-miles away because I trust the dealer, his reputation and his prices. Local-schmocal! Mike is being honest - and nice. I'm just going to tell you like it is.. Mike just showed you why you should buy from him, and a butt load of folks on this forum told you he is A-1. Even clued you to the coil and soil deals. Always dance with the one that brung ya! - Terry

 

[clovis97]

I want to add my two cents...

When I was shopping for the cheapest detector for the biggest bang, I contacted Mike.

That dude spent countless hours with me answering each and every email I sent...all 446 of them. He answered every question, not just the easy ones.

Mike is the real deal. Old school business practices that serve the customer. I believe Mike would give detectors away for free just so he could help people.

You are crazy to buy from anyone else.

 

[Daedalus]

If it was up to me I would tell you to get one from Mike , give him a call and he will help you get what you need !

 

[Twisted One]

You are crazy to buy from anyone else.

My wife already thinks I am for wanting to spend a thousand dollars on a "Toy" as she puts it. When I have my money in hand in a couple of weeks as expected. I will most likely give my local dealer a visit to see what kind of deal he can make me <The owner is also a member of the local detectors club, VP I think> If he isn't willing to deal, then Mike will most likely be my next call.

But honestly Mike is on the East Coast, I am West Coast, kind of hard to get any hands on instruction from him. If I was near him, I would be there with my credit card in hand already.

 

[Digger54]

Tastes great, less filling, tastes great...

I am in Way northern California, Shasta County area.

I would recommend you go web surf "California Metal Detecting Clubs" and then get in contact with a club closest to you. I'm sure the members can not only advise what seems to work the best for your area, but would be willing to demonstrate their machines with you.

I have owned about six different machines over the last 20 years and one occasion bought a machine that I could not stand. Had I tried it out first I would have never bought it. Nothing beats having the chance to try out the detectors before committing your hard earned $$.

 

[Twisted One]

Re: Tastes great, less filling, tastes great...

I am in Way northern California, Shasta County area.

I would recommend you go web surf "California Metal Detecting Clubs" and then get in contact with a club closest to you. I'm sure the members can not only advise what seems to work the best for your area, but would be willing to demonstrate their machines with you.

I have owned about six different machines over the last 20 years and one occasion bought a machine that I could not stand. Had I tried it out first I would have never bought it. Nothing beats having the chance to try out the detectors before committing your hard earned $$.

I considered that and found info on my local club, but can not seem to contact anyone in it. I found e-mails for about half of the board members and have yet to get a reply. I went back and double checked my info and found that the page was from 2009, so perhaps info has changed since then.

The only current member I know how to get a hold of is the local shop owner, and he seems to have been in the hospital the last week or so.

I know we have a pretty large Gem and Minral show comming up here in a couple of weeks, and a large amount of the prospectors, and metal detector club comes out to it. So I will hopefully catch them there.