An observation

[XLT-user]

I have read every forum here. A great source of information, and very interesting reading.

My observation is this..Just mine, no offense meant in any way.

If you start at the top The Explorer forum and work your way down and read all it seems, all detectorists think their machine is the best.
If you were trying to figure out which detector for a purchase I don't think you could do it.
So here's what I got out of it.

MINELAB EXPLORERS: Dedicated users. More than a hobby to them. Almost fanatical. Willing to endure hours of time, and effort for the deepest, iffys targets
Hard machine to learn, must be willing to dig lots of iron and like it for a few great finds that add up over time. These detectorists would
go professional if they could.


Xterras: Capable detectorists, like detecting, like a quality machine, not willing to spend hours and hours like the Explorer brothers for the great finds.But find many many old and great finds. Still a Hobby to them, but just about ready for the Explorer units.


Fisher: A little confusion right now about the products..Some like them, some love them, others just not sure. Get good finds and it's a hobby enjoyed by the users..Always seem to wonder if their machines are finding all they would like to find.

Garrett: In it for the Hobby and pure enjoyment of the Hobby of detecting..Always happy with their finds.

Tesoro: Detectorists on the fly..Most seem to have their detector with them, hunt when they can, and find really good targets and items on a less expensive machine. Enjoy tot lot hunting...........and truly like the hobby.

Whites: Wow thats a hard one to figure..Whites users want it all..beach, Gold, Jewelry finds and anything else they can get..All enjoy the hobby and their very dedicated to their choice of machines.Many like the older Whites metered machines more than the latest models out..Just waiting for Whites to break out a super do it all detector.

Bounty Hunter: Detecting on a budget..find out if you like it and move up as you learn and detect more..Some very good finds have been made with these detectors. More a retail store item..


All the other forums seem to be a particular model of the brand names dedicated for getting the most out of your choice of machine. Learning your detector and sharing with all what you find.

The Forum is a great place to belong to.. and So many people are so helpful to others.. A great Hobby, that gets you interested in History, coinage, and many other aspects of treasure hunting..Thank you all for your great inputs...I have learned a lot. Everyone enjoy your chosen hobby and please keep helping us new guys..And if my concept is wrong..sorry..like I said, it's just what I got out of it..but it was all good....

 

[tabdog]

Hay XLT-user,

Ya but mine's better then yours. Ho Ho Ho.

Just kidding......lol

I'm a Tesoro user.

I liked your post very much.

I couldn't put it down.

I have four Tesoro's, and always have one with me.

I love tot lots.

I sneak off and hunt when I can all the time.

I find gold jewelry on used Tesoro's.

WHAT..?,,, You Been Readen My Post Or Something....?

Thanks bunches if you have. I enjoyed your's.

HH,

 

[GRAY GHOST]

hey xltuser, i think we are an odd group of people in some ways. but i also know wer'e some of the best people one could know too. think about it... it's just about the only hobby i know of that pays for itself...almost immediatley...
...and continues to pay for itself both in terms of relaxation, exercize, and great finds. i don't discount any machine in capable and attentive hands. i watched an 11 year old boy with a radio shack detector find a morgan dollar on his first few swings; and i've seen a 40 year old man throw a minelab to the ground because he wasn't finding anything. but, you'll have that sometimes! good observations on your part. hh,

 

[zeekeys]

XLT-user
Enjoyed your post. Good eye...Some are very firm in the belief that their detector is the best and don't say anything different or you will hear from me.
Like GG said some are a little odd. Some just enjoy the hanging around with others that do mding. It is a learning place and a confusing place also.
If it was a big tavern you would probably see the same people here every day just waiting for another story to come in. What really seems strange is most like when someone has a great story and it is enjoyed by all and an appreciation for sharing it with the group. It is kind like I got another shot in the arm and I am going out to give it another try so I can have my story too...
All and all a good bunch of people here... Thanks for reading... Z

 

[Cherokeefan68]

Those are some great observations. People are funny, but it looks like you hit the nail on the head..

 

[XLT-user]

Learned a great deal from each of you..Thank you.

 

[dobbie]

bounty hunter user here. and to some point your right. i am on a budget and i love this hobby. so whats a girl like me to do? buy bounty hunter. I am somewhat new still to this hobby but I have found a few things im proud of. every response to this post as well as your first post is right on target.any machine will find something sooner or later....we are a different bunch of good hearted folk. we love our hobby for all it gives us...and we all do have the best detector for our money.....thanx for the topic I enjoyed it very much....HH

 

[dougmoore34]

n/t

 

[reddirtfisher]

Very well said XLT user. I wish more people could see what you see ....especially the .....METAL DETECTOR COMPANIES!

 

[Boris]

Well I am a Minelab Xterra-70 user and yep you are waaay to close, now all you need to do is separate the Democrats from the Republicans.