I 'v seen people using the at the beach Now and then finding coins , You get what you pay for keep that in mind.. And don't Skemp on a good Beach Scoop, very important ..Just as much as the detector you choose ....
If your serious about the Hobby , stick to the named brands Minelab whites Garret fisher tesoro. Don't do Like I did ,,,,,,I went through three detectors before I found the right one's for me and lost money in the process I own excal.. Sandshark and a Cz 20, All high end mds .. you can find high end used MDs in your budget if you look around ,,, good luck on your search..HH guzz1