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- Thread starter gregg
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Are you looking for endorsements?
- Its a Tesoro - best bang for the buck.
- The Deleon is a basic TID machine and many swear by them. THey seem to be especially liked in ENgland, where detecting conditions are tough.
- It's easy to use, nearly Turn on and Go.
- It's lightweight.
- Tesoro has an untouchable warranty, which transfers with the detector.
- All Tesoros are as deep as you will need for 80% of your hunting.
- Its not a salt water machine, so dont expect miracles at the wet salt sand.
- Get the smaller coil for it, to help pick between trash items at junk fliied spots like parks, schools etc.
What are you asking about, in particular?
- Its a Tesoro - best bang for the buck.
- The Deleon is a basic TID machine and many swear by them. THey seem to be especially liked in ENgland, where detecting conditions are tough.
- It's easy to use, nearly Turn on and Go.
- It's lightweight.
- Tesoro has an untouchable warranty, which transfers with the detector.
- All Tesoros are as deep as you will need for 80% of your hunting.
- Its not a salt water machine, so dont expect miracles at the wet salt sand.
- Get the smaller coil for it, to help pick between trash items at junk fliied spots like parks, schools etc.
What are you asking about, in particular?
I hate to seem evasive, but nearly ALL land-use detectors can be "coin and relic" units - a few dedicated water units, too! In fact, you may not know it, but aside from specialized prospecting/gold units, detectors are designed around the characteristics of coins, in particular. So lets try this:
Where in the country do you live?
How old are you and do you have any special physical limitations?
How much time do anticipate you'll devote to this hobby?
What are the top 3 places you want to hunt when you get a detector?
If given a choice, what's more important to you: Coins or Relics?
Will you expect it to perform well in the wet sand at a saltwater beach?
How much money have you budgeted for a detector?
How much for tools and accoutrements?
Truth is, as much as we love to endlessly wrangle, rant and wring our hands over this or that detector, most instruments between $200-$300 will find coins and relics with ease. They'll cover probably 80% of ALL the detecting tasks you might put them to - and will give years of service in the bargain.
Which one is "BEST?" None of them. If there were one BEST, the others would soon go out of business. Would you say McDonalds is the BEST food available? I'll wager your answer is NO. But they are a success, nonetheless. Why? Because they excel at what they do, i.e., provide good food, fast.
If you're game, answer the questions and let's see if any details stand out that might make one unit more suitable over another.
Where in the country do you live?
How old are you and do you have any special physical limitations?
How much time do anticipate you'll devote to this hobby?
What are the top 3 places you want to hunt when you get a detector?
If given a choice, what's more important to you: Coins or Relics?
Will you expect it to perform well in the wet sand at a saltwater beach?
How much money have you budgeted for a detector?
How much for tools and accoutrements?
Truth is, as much as we love to endlessly wrangle, rant and wring our hands over this or that detector, most instruments between $200-$300 will find coins and relics with ease. They'll cover probably 80% of ALL the detecting tasks you might put them to - and will give years of service in the bargain.
Which one is "BEST?" None of them. If there were one BEST, the others would soon go out of business. Would you say McDonalds is the BEST food available? I'll wager your answer is NO. But they are a success, nonetheless. Why? Because they excel at what they do, i.e., provide good food, fast.
If you're game, answer the questions and let's see if any details stand out that might make one unit more suitable over another.
Shenandoah Digger
New member
Tesoro generally repairs any of their detectors for free, but the warranty is not transferrable. The lifetime warranty is for the original purchaser only.
Okay, we're splitting hairs here, but I stand corrected.
It has become such a benchmark that Tesoro stands behind their equipment, that the terms are used interchangeably.
I've personally sent back two separate Tesoros over the years, for different things. I was the original purchaser on one of them only. Both were repaired with no questions asked. There are a zillion others who'll tell you the same thing.
But for the record:
- Lifetime warranty to original purchaser.
- Tesoro generally repairs their equipment for FREE the rest of the time, no matter who the owner.
Six of one, half dozen of the other. But thanks for the correction, it pays to get it right...
It has become such a benchmark that Tesoro stands behind their equipment, that the terms are used interchangeably.
I've personally sent back two separate Tesoros over the years, for different things. I was the original purchaser on one of them only. Both were repaired with no questions asked. There are a zillion others who'll tell you the same thing.
But for the record:
- Lifetime warranty to original purchaser.
- Tesoro generally repairs their equipment for FREE the rest of the time, no matter who the owner.
Six of one, half dozen of the other. But thanks for the correction, it pays to get it right...
Gregg, although Davhut has asked you some very correct questions, in my opinion you've already hit upon the very detector which I feel
would best suit what you're apparently looking for...coins & relics.
The DeLeon can do those both quite well. It's depth is second to only
its associate, the Tejon, but it has about the same depth as its big
brother, the Cortes. It's light weight will enable you to hunt for
long periods with less fatigue, which for "newbees" is very good
since you're getting your body & arm used to this type of exercize.
Tesoro makes the lightest multi-function detectors available today.
All the good things you've heard about this hobby are perfectly true
and I really believe you'll have loads of FINDS and FUN with the
DeLeon. Remember, there are two main types of coinshooter/relic type
detectors...Target ID metered (Deleon) and Audio ID (the Tesoro Golden is best for that, with 4 ID tones). Other brands have models
with these features too, but this is the Tesoro forum and again, IMO
you need not look any further! Your best other choice could be the
Cortes, which has a few more features, including an Audio ID target
averaging ability you might like. I'll let you read up on that though
yourself, for now. Good luck in the hobby, and welcome to this great
forum, you've come to the right place!
..R
would best suit what you're apparently looking for...coins & relics.
The DeLeon can do those both quite well. It's depth is second to only
its associate, the Tejon, but it has about the same depth as its big
brother, the Cortes. It's light weight will enable you to hunt for
long periods with less fatigue, which for "newbees" is very good
since you're getting your body & arm used to this type of exercize.
Tesoro makes the lightest multi-function detectors available today.
All the good things you've heard about this hobby are perfectly true
and I really believe you'll have loads of FINDS and FUN with the
DeLeon. Remember, there are two main types of coinshooter/relic type
detectors...Target ID metered (Deleon) and Audio ID (the Tesoro Golden is best for that, with 4 ID tones). Other brands have models
with these features too, but this is the Tesoro forum and again, IMO
you need not look any further! Your best other choice could be the
Cortes, which has a few more features, including an Audio ID target
averaging ability you might like. I'll let you read up on that though
yourself, for now. Good luck in the hobby, and welcome to this great
forum, you've come to the right place!
..R
I'll agree as a loyal Tesoro user. The DeLeon would do nicely.
But so often its only in correspondence that we learn details that would help to make informed decisions. Many newbies pop up and ask the inevitable question: "Which detector is best?"
Only later do we learn that there is far more to know. I remember one fellow who wanted to do something like hunt gold nuggets with a waterproof detector. But it didnt come out that way at first.
In this case our friend here has mentioned several makers, any of which might do well for him, since detectors across a price range tend to be of the same ilk. It's in the details to decide which it ought to be.
But again, for cut and dried, the DeLeon would do nicely.
But so often its only in correspondence that we learn details that would help to make informed decisions. Many newbies pop up and ask the inevitable question: "Which detector is best?"
Only later do we learn that there is far more to know. I remember one fellow who wanted to do something like hunt gold nuggets with a waterproof detector. But it didnt come out that way at first.
In this case our friend here has mentioned several makers, any of which might do well for him, since detectors across a price range tend to be of the same ilk. It's in the details to decide which it ought to be.
But again, for cut and dried, the DeLeon would do nicely.
I agree with all you've said Dave. But in Gregg's case, my contention
is that as a newbee, anything we might suggest to him he will accept
at face value, because he lacks the experience and knowledge to
make a good decision. Since you and I both know that the other brands
he mentioned don't really have one as competent as the DeLeon(though possibly the White's Prizm V might fit in),certainly for the price,
then as I have experienced in detector sales, folks usually just want
someone to just TELL them what they should buy, for a quick decision.
And in the case of the DeLeon, it is indeed an excellent choice.
With the many factors involved in detecting, it should give him a
great start in the hobby, with a minimum of difficulties, I believe
you'll agree!?
..R: beers:
is that as a newbee, anything we might suggest to him he will accept
at face value, because he lacks the experience and knowledge to
make a good decision. Since you and I both know that the other brands
he mentioned don't really have one as competent as the DeLeon(though possibly the White's Prizm V might fit in),certainly for the price,
then as I have experienced in detector sales, folks usually just want
someone to just TELL them what they should buy, for a quick decision.
And in the case of the DeLeon, it is indeed an excellent choice.
With the many factors involved in detecting, it should give him a
great start in the hobby, with a minimum of difficulties, I believe
you'll agree!?
..R: beers:
Mike Hillis
Well-known member
Probably much easier to buy a cheap one and see if you like it enough to keep going. Then at least you have a list of those, "I wish this thing would...." and then when you're looking at the catelogs you have a clue 
Otherwise you have to run the question gauntlet.
Which you going to do more, Coin or Relic?
Where do you live so we have some idea of the soil?
Have you ever metal detected before? If so what did you use?
I think answering those three questions will get you pointed in the right direction for your very first machine.
Be a good idea to contact Tesoro and get them to send you a Catelog and a MDI.
Personally, after driving around the block a few times I'm partial to the Golden and the Cortes for Coins but that an individual choice.
Good luck.
Otherwise you have to run the question gauntlet.
Which you going to do more, Coin or Relic?
Where do you live so we have some idea of the soil?
Have you ever metal detected before? If so what did you use?
I think answering those three questions will get you pointed in the right direction for your very first machine.
Be a good idea to contact Tesoro and get them to send you a Catelog and a MDI.
Personally, after driving around the block a few times I'm partial to the Golden and the Cortes for Coins but that an individual choice.
Good luck.
Gregg,If the detector is going to be used for park hunting and general coin shooting.The White's M6 performance is great and is simple to learn for a beginner.The White's metal detectors hold their value in case of a resale.
Gregg,
Might I suggest a different approach other than which machine? Close your eyes take a deep breath and ask yourself, "Self, what am I like?".
Sound kinda out silly? Not really. The first thing to figure out is what is important to you and your personality as well as any physical limitations. Do you like lots of data, or how about just show me where and what. Do you want turn on and go? Are you more concerned with what else is on tv rather than what you are watching now? In all seriousness think a bit like this and your search will be much more refined. Do you like to jump into things in the deep end or do you prefer to wade in comfortably? Are your ears good or are you basically tone deaf, my eyes are going and my one ear, well it aint that great. I need a BIG display and stereo out so that my good ear gets the signals, my tonal discernment is good however.
If you are a turbo geek type, a simple but good turn on and go unit will not satisfy you. If you just want a way to unwind by keeping it simple after a long day of geek work a turn on and go unit will be the way to go. If you mostly will only be able to coin shoot, specialise a bit rather than trying to get it all in one, be honest. That trip to the spent mine in Idaho may be a few years off. Some units will all but strip out the top 4-5" of a park of coins and big jewellry with junkage but you will never get deep coins or the small gold. The stamina for digging junk seems to be the greatest problem for any beginner.
Most of all keep it cheap at first, you may hate this hobby. Keep it simpler and good quality and it will make a great back up detector when you move on to the next dream machine! Also your resale will be better. I just sold one of the best machines I have ever, and I mean ever used in my life. I just wanted to try something different. It was a Vaquero with small coil, I am awaiting a White's XLT. Oh did anyody mention coils yet? That will keep you spinning for months Gregg.
Good luck, in 23 years I still haven't found THE machine, I am getting close! I have never used a deLeon, but if it is anything like the Vaquero for quality and functionality you will be very happy.
Might I suggest a different approach other than which machine? Close your eyes take a deep breath and ask yourself, "Self, what am I like?".
Sound kinda out silly? Not really. The first thing to figure out is what is important to you and your personality as well as any physical limitations. Do you like lots of data, or how about just show me where and what. Do you want turn on and go? Are you more concerned with what else is on tv rather than what you are watching now? In all seriousness think a bit like this and your search will be much more refined. Do you like to jump into things in the deep end or do you prefer to wade in comfortably? Are your ears good or are you basically tone deaf, my eyes are going and my one ear, well it aint that great. I need a BIG display and stereo out so that my good ear gets the signals, my tonal discernment is good however.
If you are a turbo geek type, a simple but good turn on and go unit will not satisfy you. If you just want a way to unwind by keeping it simple after a long day of geek work a turn on and go unit will be the way to go. If you mostly will only be able to coin shoot, specialise a bit rather than trying to get it all in one, be honest. That trip to the spent mine in Idaho may be a few years off. Some units will all but strip out the top 4-5" of a park of coins and big jewellry with junkage but you will never get deep coins or the small gold. The stamina for digging junk seems to be the greatest problem for any beginner.
Most of all keep it cheap at first, you may hate this hobby. Keep it simpler and good quality and it will make a great back up detector when you move on to the next dream machine! Also your resale will be better. I just sold one of the best machines I have ever, and I mean ever used in my life. I just wanted to try something different. It was a Vaquero with small coil, I am awaiting a White's XLT. Oh did anyody mention coils yet? That will keep you spinning for months Gregg.
Good luck, in 23 years I still haven't found THE machine, I am getting close! I have never used a deLeon, but if it is anything like the Vaquero for quality and functionality you will be very happy.