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A Brief Guide to Buying a Metal Detector
Unfortunately, there is no detector that will perform perfectly on all terrain. Choosing a detector for a single purpose is a relatively simple task. Most of us, however, want a detector for a variety of different terrains, and so we need to choose carefully, to get as close as possible to our requirements. There are so many to choose from, that even for the seasoned detector enthusiast, the task is made no easier.
So where do you start? How do you sift through the metal detector minefield and find the detector best suited to your needs? This short guide has been prepared based on our knowledge of metal detectors and our experiences of supplying metal detectors over recent years:
* The first consideration is to decide how much you are prepared to spend and if that amount is to include accessories (the most important of these being headphones).
* Browse through the catalogs and see which features are important to you, turn on and go with no meters, Target I.D. or Depth I.D., as you add features you also add cost. If you are new to Metal Detecting ask us, and we will be happy to explain the different features available.
* The weight of your new detector is also important, as it is no good ordering the perfect detector only to discover you can hardly lift it! Most of today's detectors are light weight and balanced very good but it does not hurt to check it out first.
* The next question is where will most of your detecting be carried out? This is possibly the hardest question to consider, especially for the beginner, but it does have a bearing on what you buy. The easiest approach if you are not sure is to think about your geographical location, as most people tend to detect locally. For instance, are you near enough to the beach and know you will detect there? Perhaps you live inland and will never visit the beach, but will your sites be on arable land, pasture or park, etc?
* Finally, if you are a serious treasure hunter, you need to consider ground conditions; how large an area you need to cover, what depth you need to reach, and what special features do you need on your detector.
There are many advance systems now for the serious treasure that have capabilities of reaching from 20 up to 125ft in depth while enabling you to tell what the object is and how deep it is.
Once you have these basic questions answered, it is time to read the brochures and look at the detectors that fit into your classifications. Finally, talk to us - don't be afraid to ask the questions the brochures never seem to answer. Remember, your new detector is going to be your companion for a long time and your success in the hobby depends on you making the right start with the right equipment. So give us a call at,
773-774-5445
Let one of our experienced metal detector specialists assist you in getting the right detector.
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