Just a thought....... right ? wrong ? Decision has been made.

[Mr. Beard]

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I have seen my finds diminish over the years to just a few pieces of Silver on a hunt................ Lately I have found no Silver..zip zero..
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For years I used one brand detectors....Different models to be sure. .......Sure I had some good results, and maybe one or two great results..But..they were inconsistent results.

I also found myself switching detector, to detector, because I just wasn't comfortable with the detector I was using............ I have done lousy..lousy, lousy,

It's reached the point for me that I do not really like detecting any more..and believe me when I say "I LOVED DETECTING"..............all machines are not created equal.......... Well I decided to do something about that.........I found someone who would trade me a "What I know, liked, and enjoyed detector brand, (It's a new model for me).."but basics are the same" for the new one I just bought.......

I will be doing what I used to Love, and doing it with a machine that works well ,gets respectable depth, and I know it inside and out...........I am putting the joy back in the hobby for'" Me".not what I can post on the forum, not the best find, not the most coins..just a few good finds, and maybe a little Silver....Using a detector brand that's been like a second nature to me...........

The thrill of the hunt, the excitement of not knowing what you will find next, and to get out and enjoy yourself no matter if you find 1 zinc penny or a few silver coins.
I am glad you figured it out..... that the best hunting isn't done with the deepest most modern detectors...it is in, the enjoyment of metal detecting.!!! Happy Hunting

 

[Elton]

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[Uncle Willy]

It all boils down to the standard answer I always give to people who ask," What is the best detector." The best detector is the one that is best for you, not best for someone else. To many folks try the detector that someone else hypes only to find it ain't for them. When you fnd the one best suited for you and that you are totally happy and comfortable with then you have it made and need no other machine. The grass is hardly ever greener on the other side.

Bill

 

[Elton]

I hear you Uncle Willy.Sometimes it's it not even grass.......thank you

 

[Elton]

I know I am going too.

 

[Elton]

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[Elton]

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[Elton]

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[CROCK of COINS]

LOL..That Sir, is why I still have TWO Eagle II SL 90's. They work just fine ;-)


Jerry

 

[sbmsp]

Good reading here! I returned to the hobby last year, last dug as a kid and now have a bit more funds. It's addicting again which is good (per my therapist, no intervention needed yet), unfortunately it's too easy to almost go into debt getting updated/most desired, have to have equipment. Thankfully I found a great machine this season that will do more than I can but is simple/understandable for me to use. Problem is I like it so much I "needed" to get that similar back up machine in case it goes down or I find a willing partner. (I think that's how I judtified it to me and my wife/bank account partner). I'm hoping it ends here so I can try to recoup some $ (in clad mostly ), but those d##m accessories are so inviting!!!
El, glad to hear your story of coming full circle as even now I have days where the threat of mosquitos and getting a parking ticket are compared to the fun of a hunt. I've only found 1 silver coin in past 2 years so I hope for big $ jewelry finds to motivate me on those down days......

 

[jackintexas]

Hey Larry: It was a pleasure meeting you. Congratulations on your vast knowledge of detectors and metal detecting. Yes the Vision did impress me but at this time I think I will just hang out with my XLT.....Jack

 

[Elton]

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