I've been metal detecting off and on since the late 1980's when I was 12. I gave it up after middle school, had new interests that required my time. I bought a CZ 3D 4 years ago, then gave it up again. Few weeks ago I got the itch again, and after doing some research, I picked the e-trac. Found a great deal on one, and started detecting again last week. Recieved permission from the current owner of my families homestead dating back to 1854. This was my third time out, found a 1947 Rosie the second day and today I scored on this 1914 Barber dime. I'm starting to get the hang of this machine, it's a lot different than the Fisher and Whites Eagle II SL, but it gives the user much more info to go off of.