Note to the "Newbies" from a "Newbie"

[dwalters]

Which newby are you talking to.?

 

[SandGold]

How did a newbie get to know so much?

He did a search!
I'm teasing great thread and advice!

 

[GRC Paranormal]

New to Metal detecting

I just bought my first detector and I am looking for any place to dig Can anyone help or wanna go out and dig

 

[Ramthis]

Newbie

Hey guys i am new to this site and new to this hobby.
I am going to buy a new metal detector this fri. What would be my best option for starting. I am very serious about this hobby. I don't want to spend a ton but 200 to 300 would be great. I would like to get everything in one buy. Pointer, detector, specialty tools all in one.

Thanks for impute
Jason
Aka Ramthis

 

[Crackdaddy]

This is with out a doubt the best post I have ever seen here. And not a wiser word has ever been spoken. Welcome from Missouri, and I hope you have as much fun as I do. HH.

 

[frightline]

Excellent

Thanks everybody.

Well, it looks like I have the correct forum.

 

[TnRob]

Newbie

Great post...

 

[justdon]

Thanks for this thread.I have only been hunting for about 2 months.But the info i have been getting here is priceless.And what you said and the way you said it is awesome.

 

[Sweeps]

Hey guys and girls. Welcome to the exciting world of metal detecting! Soon you'll be digging up millions of dollars worth of lost gold and jewels. And by "Millions" I mean thousands, and by "gold and jewels" I mean pull tabs and bottle caps. Seriously you'll find some great suff. But if you're brand new to the hobby, and this forum, then I'll show you some of the things that helped me out. I just started too!

• Remember that this isn't a chat room, it's a forum. What I mean by that is you may not receive an answer to your question immediately. Be patient. I know you're excited to get started and so was I. But some of the members have been doing this for years and years and years. They just may not feel like answering your question, don't know the answer or maybe haven't even gotten around to reading it. Also remember it is VERY difficult to hear someones "tone" in a forum. What you take to be bashing or rude, could be light hearted joking. So in closing...be patient and respectful. EDIT - There actually is a chat room connected with this forum. Usually a few guys in there talking who may be able to answer your individual questions. CLICK HERE to go to it.
  
  
• Asking what kind of detector you should buy is like asking someone what kind of car you should buy. What's your budget? Do you have a brand of choice? How often do you plan on hunting? Where do you plan on hunting? Just like cars, most all of them will get you from point A to point B. But more info is needed. To make it easy on you...If your budget is $100 then go to hobby lobby or radio shack. Because thats where you'll find the detector you can afford, they're decent enough detectors, and thats where I got my first. If you're looking at $250 for a budget then you'll probably be told a Garrett Ace 250 or a Fisher F-2(What I own). The next detector everyone seems to agree they love is the AT Pro. Its about $600ish. Then the E-trac. And it's over $1000. Outside of that lots of people have favorites, but those seem to be the ones I see the most talking about. So simply asking "What should I buy?" will get you no where. Do you want a Ferrari or a Ford Focus.
  
  
• Lot's of terms on here that are hard to understand...you can go here to figure them out and learn all about em'. http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=473
  
  
• Remember, you are a direct representation of the entire metal detecting community and we to you. Fill your holes. Pick up your trash. Always ask permission. Be friendly and courteous. It doesn't take many bad apples in the bunch to have a couple unhappy citizens in front of a city council lobbying to have us blocked from a lot of public locations.
  
  
• Also a lot of your questions about getting started and what to do can be found HERE
  
  
• There are lots of "stickys" in the forum that are must reads. I just linked to 2 of them above, but read them all before asking too many questions. Most of the answers can be found there. I know it's easier to just ask, and I'm tempted to ask without looking too, but it's tiresome for the long time members to answer the same questions everyday. I've only been around for a little over a month, and even I've seen the same questions asked a dozen times or more. Once I looked for about 5 minutes before asking a question about the Fisher F-2. While I was waiting for a response I stumbled across the exact answer I was looking for not 5 minutes after I asked the question. I felt like such a...um...newbie.

In closing, please be respectful and kind. I've been a part of a few different forums over the years and this one is truly one of a kind. A wealth of knowledge and info can be attained here, be patient and you'll absorb it. Be respectful and you'll receive it. And trust me, in a few months or less, you'll be one of the guys on here answering questions.

Thank you, Airwolf222b!! An outstanding post.

I'm brand new to metal detecting and to this forum, but not at all new to forums in general. Your post is a great example of what every forum should sticky, to help the newbies like me.

Sweeps

 

[WestCoastBumm]

Thanx Airwolf...I really appreciate the heads up..

 

[Daniel J Ynacay]

Tesoro Toltec 100

Is there anyone out there that have a Toltec 100 they would like to sell or tradeor know of anyone whom would. You may e-mail me at : [email protected]
PLEASE, any information on this would be helpfull, THANKS, Daniel J. Ynacay

 

[Puperoo]

Newbie here

Thanks I am glad to be here.
I work nights in Southern California, so lots of time during the day to hunt if I can keep my eyes open LOL

Minelab e-trac
Garrett AT PRO
Garrett Sea Hunter
Whites Coinmaster

 

[Silverfishin]

Newbie info

You sound like you can be a great leader airwolf..nice job.

Oh ya also, if your lokking to buy something Daniel , there is a WTB (want to buy) section in the forum

 

[Trickworm]

Great posts for the "newbies"!

 

[Ol' Dave]

A great post for us "newbies". I am getting back into the hobby after a rather long hiatus, from 1978 till now, and I was only in it briefly back then. I may be 62 years old but, I am still a newbie when it comes to MDing. I am really enjoying the forum here, lots of good information, and friendly, helpful people.

 

[woodbutcher]

newbie to the forum

ive been reading these forums since last year and helped me decide on my first detector.I chose a ace 350 with pro pointer from kellyco.so ,ive found a ton of stuff ill post pics if i can.i feel ive been lucky to have found a 1920 dollar and a 1889 v nickel along with a few mercs.

 

[Pedro Navajas]

I'm in Fresno ca where is the gold lol

I just ordered my first real detector. I bought the Garrett At Gold. I've been detecting off and on for a few years but now I am serious . I've been hunting just about everywhere I can. I know the detector i bought will increase my success . One thing I've noticed is the lack of people who detect . It could be good I guess. I will get both my teenage sons detecting as soon as possible. They join me once in while since I like to hunt at night. If you are in the Fresno area and are willing to share the hot spots I would be interested and maybe we could do some hunting as a group. Thanks for your time

 

[Dekatria]

Hello

Big hello to everyone

 

[Kings treasure]

Hello to everyone.

Hi to all,found this site whilst searching the web for metal detecting in Russia and found some great you tube footage with dramatic music being played as the fantastic finds were appearing ,I am new to this forum but not to detecting,this looks like a friendly forum and I hope to be back on it soon many thanks Chris from Oxfordshire ,England .

 

[twobeeps]

Great Information;

I just joined, and I like what I read here, Thank-you!! twobeeps;