New Metal Detector

[J Dubs]

I'm going to buy a new metal detector and I wanted some advice on which one I should buy. I'd mostly be using it in my yard, a nearby school, and down at our farm. Which ones have great quality for a good price?
Thanks,
J Dubs

 

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[Spitfire Reddie]

most cetainly the discovery 3300 by Radio Shack ! great deal !

 

[J Dubs]

Yeah I've read a lot about that one, is $300 or on sale at radioshack?

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

its at a reduced price some have got it for 99.00 ! There a thread on here somewhere with a code you need to give to radioshack for the reduced price.

 

[J Dubs]

I'll tru to find that code, Thanks a lot
J Dubs

 

[Mighty AP]

Jdubs, call radio shack & ask for the price on this catalog number-63-3018, dont even mention metal detector, just the number. Dont know if they are still on sale, but I hope so.

 

[wes1945]

There are some around, I ordered one monday, got it wednesday. Did no more than air test and was so impressed what I got for the money, ordered another one yesterday. Have no idea how it will work in hard ground and dry beach, but air test is right on. One of the Radio Shack dealers told me only the company owned stores are selling them for $99, the individually owned stores are still getting $299. My suggestion would be the larger towns. Wes

 

[J Dubs]

Thanks a lot guys, I just called them with the model number and he said it was $99.99 and he's holding the last one for me.

Thanks,
J Dubs

 

[Mighty AP]

Woohoo Jdubs! You wont find a better detector for $100! Keep us posted & let us know if you have questions!

 

[J Dubs]

I went out and tested it in my backyard for about five minutes. I waved a penny, nickel, dime, quarter and some other coins infront of it and it was right on everytime. In my yard I found a penny and a washer. Everything else is gone because I picked my yard clean with my old detector long ago. My mom said she had some coins I could test it with, and she brought down four silver dollars. Three in the 1920's and one was 1885, with an "O" for New Orleans mint. I was surprised I didnt even know she had them. So the 3300 is working great and I'm sure I'll love, tell you when I find the treasure.
Thanks,
J Dubs

 

[Mighty AP]

Jdubs, if you hunted your yard long ago with an inferior machine you might be surprised whats left. Turn your sensitivity up a notch & do a quick walk through. Id be willing to bet you'll find stuff left behind!

 

[diggummup]

Jdubs, if you hunted your yard long ago with an inferior machine you might be surprised whats left. Turn your sensitivity up a notch & do a quick walk through. Id be willing to bet you'll find stuff left behind!

Ditto-i've been diggin junk out of my yard for a few years now, when i'm bored.I'm still hitting targets and I have a small yard.Good luck and welcome to tnet!