Beginners

For the newbees, if you have never used a metal detector you will be very surprised at how easy the new machines are to operate. Most even high end units are turn on and go. They are very light and economical on batteries. With persistance by going to locations that have lots of people congregating there you can find lost change, jewelry and if the area has been in use for many many years you will find old coins too. Research really pays off in a big way also. Metal detectors are priced anywhere from about 150.00 to 4500.00 depending on the type of detecting you will want to do. For the newbee the 200.00 to 300.00 range would be a good start. There is always an experienced detectorist around willing to help the newbee with tips for the trade. So you can have fun and even end up with some profit too. It is not so unusual to be able to pay for your detector with the finds you dig up. I hope this will be some helpful info for those that are not sure about taking the plunge into a great hobby! Ok good luck and be sure to let us know if you got a new machine.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors