aupro
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I have seen on many forums the request for information or recommendation for the "best" metal detector for a particular purpose. Most of the time its for hunting gold, since that's the forums I frequent. I am always amused at the replies because for the most part people recommend what they are using - obviously that was the best choice for them.
I had a few thoughts that were a little different, because I feel that the best detector is the one that suits the user. The first consideration is price. Gold detectors generally run between $500 (used) to $5000.00 Most of us need to throw this into the equation. So I would recommend that someone considering a purchase list the various models in order by price and then figure out what your upper limit is. The next step I would take is to download all the manual from the manufactures web sites and read them. Its funny I've never seen anyone recommend this! For the most part the manuals have the details of the operation of the detections and believe me they can vary quite a bit. I really think, you can get a good feel for a machine and its operation by what the manual has to say. There are features that one unit may have that another does not and the buyer needs to match these up with what he wants. Yes Virginia there is a learning curve.
Lastly try to find someone in the area you want to detect in and find out what the soil conditions are in the area you will be using it. Conditions in a particular field in Arizona may not be good for the California Gold Belt and vice versa. I would also consider talking to a dealer in the area for the most part they should know the condition that particular areas have, if not find another dealer. Also once you've read the manual you will be able to see real models at the various dealers you visit, and you can made some judgements about the quality of one detector over another. Most dealers love to talk about their product and you might learn more that you ever wanted to know.
Well i'm getting off the soapbox now and i'll end with a good luck wish for finding the best detector, and I hope you search was as enjoyable as mine have been.
I had a few thoughts that were a little different, because I feel that the best detector is the one that suits the user. The first consideration is price. Gold detectors generally run between $500 (used) to $5000.00 Most of us need to throw this into the equation. So I would recommend that someone considering a purchase list the various models in order by price and then figure out what your upper limit is. The next step I would take is to download all the manual from the manufactures web sites and read them. Its funny I've never seen anyone recommend this! For the most part the manuals have the details of the operation of the detections and believe me they can vary quite a bit. I really think, you can get a good feel for a machine and its operation by what the manual has to say. There are features that one unit may have that another does not and the buyer needs to match these up with what he wants. Yes Virginia there is a learning curve.
Lastly try to find someone in the area you want to detect in and find out what the soil conditions are in the area you will be using it. Conditions in a particular field in Arizona may not be good for the California Gold Belt and vice versa. I would also consider talking to a dealer in the area for the most part they should know the condition that particular areas have, if not find another dealer. Also once you've read the manual you will be able to see real models at the various dealers you visit, and you can made some judgements about the quality of one detector over another. Most dealers love to talk about their product and you might learn more that you ever wanted to know.
Well i'm getting off the soapbox now and i'll end with a good luck wish for finding the best detector, and I hope you search was as enjoyable as mine have been.
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