First Purchase

RandyCT · Mar 6, 2018

I am looking to start this wonderful hobby but know very little about the detectors themselves.

I live in Connecticut. Mostly interested in relic hunting. Woods and fields. The beach would be the least likely place I would go.

I hope to be under $200 for my first purchase.

Also what features and/or extras should I be aware of when looking into detectors?

Any good links or sites that explain all the features of detectors?

Thanks in advance.

sllingshot47 · Mar 6, 2018

In that price range, most detectors by the major companies ( Whites, Garretts, Fisher, etc) have similar depths . I would look for the FEATURES that most appeal to you. The only default feature I would advise would be a variable discrimination that goes all the way down to all metal- since you're interested in relics. If you're near a dealer to try some out, so much the better.

jerr-man · Mar 6, 2018

Things to consider on getting into this hobby :
In your price range look at
Whites Coinmasters
Fisher F22

Also, I would recommend :
A pin pointer
Digger
Finds pouch

If I can assist just give us a holler here at Antiques Detectors, 620 856 5190

Wloch248 · Mar 6, 2018

Look in the for sale section. There are a few that I have seen recently for the $200-225 range that are a step above the “beginner” detectors. Totally worth the extra $25 or so.

Big Boys Hobbies · Mar 7, 2018

RandyCT said:
I am looking to start this wonderful hobby but know very little about the detectors themselves.

I live in Connecticut. Mostly interested in relic hunting. Woods and fields. The beach would be the least likely place I would go.

I hope to be under $200 for my first purchase.

Also what features and/or extras should I be aware of when looking into detectors?

Any good links or sites that explain all the features of detectors?

Thanks in advance.

If you are a beach guy you might want to read this. https://www.bigboyshobbies.net/blog/i-want-to-go-beach-metal-detecting-what-detector-do-i-need/

Any questions feel free to call me! Be glad to help!

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