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Not even a MD'ing rookie, yet.

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Howdy, boardsters. I'm victor and am known by EZ_E on the NGC boards.

My 15 yr old daughter is about to come visit me for the summer here in Tonopah, NV. Many may know the mining history in this area. Although local economy is now poor, there are still great site possibilities in the area.

I'm a very knowledgeable numismatist but I do not know squat about metal detecting although I've been interested in it since I was a kid. I'm 39 now.

I had generally heard that White is the best but a knowledgeable friend of mine said, "Nay, not so. Garrett Coin Hunter is the way to go."

I am technically inclined since I was an electrical operator on nuke power plants in the Navy and am now a cat scan and an MRI technologist. So, I don't necessarily want a detector for dummies but I don't want to have to fool with it and obtain a BS degree to operate it. I want a nice blend of ease of use, sensitivity and depth for $1000 or less. I also want a c. $200 model for my daughter.

Thanks for any and all input about which detector I should invest in and any other useful info to get us started. Thanks a bunch!

Victor
 
Victor, Garrett had just released a new entry level machine, the "ACE 250" before Christmas, and it is so easy to use, yet has so many features that other machines have costing 2-3 x as much. I believe they are selling for about $200.00. It would be perfect for your daughter, as the machine is light and runs on 4 aa batteries. Simply put, you just put it into coin mode and start digging all the good signals and your daughter will start finding lots of coins. As for you.....well Garretts top of the line machine, the Garrett "GTI 2500" costs less then $1,000.00 Actually, Garrett is offering a special package at a great price on the GTI 2500 right now. Contact one of the sponsors on this forum for more information, or contact Garrett for the nearest dealer near you. I'll leave you a link at the bottom. The 2500 can be tweaked up for specific envirnments, or you can just pick a pogram, turn it on and start hunting with your daughter too! :) Ive been using Garrett machines for over 10 years and have done well with coins and relics. they work well and are a lot of fun to use too! if you start out with a top of the line model, there will be a lurning curve to cover, but using a Garrett doesn't require you to get any kind of degree. Also.....this forum is very helpful too!

Good luck to you and your daughter....no matter what detector you buy. It truly is a great hobby!

http://www.garrett.com/hobby/home.htm
 
John, thanks for the outstanding information!! I'm printing your reply out now as I type as well as the info on the MD's you suggested.

What other supplies might I need? i.e. trowell, shovel, etc.

And thanks for your patience with my ignorance!

Thanks again for your time, John.

Victor
 
The 250 for your daughter ( and even yourself ) and the 1350-1500-2500 for yourself. The 2500 is the top of the line and will do about everything but wash your socks. It has a slight learning curve but no real problem. Easy to learn and easy to use. Same goes for all the rest. Once you get one you'll never look back. Good luck.

You forgot to mention what you will be mostly hunting for.

Bill
 
re: You forgot to mention what you will be mostly hunting for.


Whatever is willing to be found! :) But mostly coins.

I work with a nurse who found a 5 dollar gold piece as a kid just looking for arrowheads in a wash. Goldfield had a small flood a couple of years back and a resident found a 1900 $20 gold piece in his front yard where the water ran off.

Most importantly will be the time with my daughter, a little outside time and exercise and doing what I've always wanted.

This Garrett forum has not heard the last of me. Thanks for the comraderie!

Victor D. Easley
 
Then the ones I mentioned will fill the bill nicely. I would order the 250 first and play with it and you may find you have no need for the big dollar machines, at least not right away. The little 250 is one of the better coinshooters out there regardless of price. Your daughter should have a ball and she will be entering a great hobby. I've been at it for 42 years and I enjoy it as much today as I did in 1963 when I first started. Good luck.

Bill
 
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll buy both and am buying an extra 250 for a friend and his wife who'll be coming with us. I'll let him pay me $50 a paycheck. Looking forward to it. I'll keep you all updated.
 
Well, I ordered the 2500 and 250 yesterday from Ron in Tennessee. Great businessman. Looking forward to the adventure. Already scoping out prospects (with permission). A couple of 100 yr old residence. Will be more active with these forums once I get rolling.

p.s. Thanks to everyone for the advice!!!!!!!!

Victor
 
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