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  1. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by krystian View Post
    Hey FB, this is a Michigan metal detecting club I'm a member of, they're based in metro Detroit but there's lots of members up north also. Lots of good tips and show and tells there. I've met Tom the admin a couple of times on some of the seeded hunts they do and he is a silver magnet!

    Michigan Metal Detecting Public Group | Facebook
    Which detector do you use?

  2. #22
    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    Which detector do you use?
    I started with a Garrett Ace 300 and then I got a Fisher F2 because it was a little lighter for me. They're both great detectors it's just personal preference.

    I just checked and they don't make the Fisher F2 anymore, they've upgraded to the F22 model.

    Search results for: 'fisher f2'

    You will also absolutely appreciate having a pinpointer too, it makes things sooo much easier. I have this one which is totally waterproof.

    Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Waterproof Pinpointer | Kellyco | 855-910-6955

    BTW, all my purchases have been through the KellyCo company, when you phone in your order they really work with you and usually wind up giving you a discount or throwing in some freebies too.

    Metal Detectors for Hobby, Security & Commercial from Kellyco

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  4. #23
    I haven't seen anyone using a metal detector in years. Guess I'm not in the right places. I think it would be fun. Where are the best places? I would imagine a sandy beach would be good. When my daughter was on her honeymoon in Hawaii, she lost her wedding ring in the surf. They put the word out to a local metal detector guy and after some searching in the approximate place she lost it, he found it! Frankly, I think prayer had as much to do with it as metal detecting, but then God used the guy to answer our prayers.

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  6. #24
    Quote Originally Posted by Bookman View Post
    I haven't seen anyone using a metal detector in years. Guess I'm not in the right places. I think it would be fun. Where are the best places? I would imagine a sandy beach would be good. When my daughter was on her honeymoon in Hawaii, she lost her wedding ring in the surf. They put the word out to a local metal detector guy and after some searching in the approximate place she lost it, he found it! Frankly, I think prayer had as much to do with it as metal detecting, but then God used the guy to answer our prayers.
    You will always find something no matter where you metal detect, even in your own backyard. Some of my favorite local spots are near basketball hoops, tot lots and curb strips between the sidewalk and street where people get in and out of cars often.

    Beaches are great places but they're usually hit pretty hard. However I know a guy who goes on vacation to Hawaii every few years and metal detects while there. He has a saltwater fully submersible metal detector and finds so much that he says it pays for those vacations and then some. I've seen his hauls and believe him, lots of gold jewelry as well as good amounts of platinum which isn't very common to find here.

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  8. #25
    Quote Originally Posted by Bookman View Post
    I haven't seen anyone using a metal detector in years. Guess I'm not in the right places. I think it would be fun. Where are the best places? I would imagine a sandy beach would be good. When my daughter was on her honeymoon in Hawaii, she lost her wedding ring in the surf. They put the word out to a local metal detector guy and after some searching in the approximate place she lost it, he found it! Frankly, I think prayer had as much to do with it as metal detecting, but then God used the guy to answer our prayers.
    We have a company in Traverse City called "Ring Finders" for just that purpose. Big stuff in our area.

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  10. #26
    Quote Originally Posted by krystian View Post
    I started with a Garrett Ace 300 and then I got a Fisher F2 because it was a little lighter for me. They're both great detectors it's just personal preference.

    I just checked and they don't make the Fisher F2 anymore, they've upgraded to the F22 model.

    Search results for: 'fisher f2'

    You will also absolutely appreciate having a pinpointer too, it makes things sooo much easier. I have this one which is totally waterproof.

    Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Waterproof Pinpointer | Kellyco | 855-910-6955

    BTW, all my purchases have been through the KellyCo company, when you phone in your order they really work with you and usually wind up giving you a discount or throwing in some freebies too.

    Metal Detectors for Hobby, Security & Commercial from Kellyco
    I'm going in with something a little better than entry level probably top out at 200$. No pointer at this time, I'm patient and diligent for now. The expectation for non-ferrous is pretty high for my yard being I'm the first to do this EVER and the lot is over 110yrs old. The token that was dug up last year plus the tax stamp from NC state circa 1900 really has my attention.

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  12. #27
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    So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John's Avatar
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    I bought the cheap harbor freight one..

    9 Function Metal Detector with Arm Rest

    it beeps, it finds stuff

    pin pointer

    Metal Detector

    it too, beeps, finds stuff

  14. #29
    Quote Originally Posted by John View Post
    I bought the cheap harbor freight one..

    9 Function Metal Detector with Arm Rest

    it beeps, it finds stuff

    pin pointer

    Metal Detector

    it too, beeps, finds stuff
    I did similar. Buying entry level good stuff is smart. If I don't like it, I can sell and get money back or just put it away until we lose something valuable that is gold/silver or a missing bolt or sharp things lurking in the grass. But no way, that will happen because it's something I have always wanted to do as a part of studying history.

    Here is what I ordered (gets good reviews from Quarter Hoarder)

    Amazon deal. Omma MD10P

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    I did similar. Buying entry level good stuff is smart. If I don't like it, I can sell and get money back or just put it away until we lose something valuable that is gold/silver or a missing bolt or sharp things lurking in the grass. But no way, that will happen because it's something I have always wanted to do as a part of studying history.

    Here is what I ordered (gets good reviews from Quarter Hoarder)

    Amazon deal. Omma MD10P
    Yep. I did a multi-day beach search and then put it up for "just in case".

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