I have used it that long but it has become a favorite detector.I'm going to get it a meter bracket(adjustable) and detector stand from Dave at Dixie.Now for coils I haven't decided yet.SEF 10X12 or a Sunray 12",then a Sunray 8" and a Sunray 5".Meter cover if I can find one and a bag to hip mount.It's 16 degrees with fluffy white stuff falling from the sky.My young Golden Retriever and English Cocker have already knocked the Christmas tree over twice.They don't believe there are no pheasants behind it.Bill