Now. Anyone that didn't raise their hand, keep playin' the game. (Geeeseh)
And for the rest of you, well, why not just continue to use what you've got and keep on plunderin' and tell any prophet with the new whiz-bang Flash Gordon machine that you are from Missouri!!
Two things: The wonder machine will probably be cost prohibitive and it's not waterproof? Oh yeah--a third thing. There's LOTS of beach and I doubt the new kid on the block (that has yet to arrive) will be much of a real threat for a long time. Wait 'em out, and let's see what happens. Oh! a fourth thang: Public opinion will most likely limit us to the size of retrievall holes we can make on public land/beaches.
In a couple of years, if the Flash Gordon machine lives up to the hype, the bugs will be worked out, there will be MUCH information by then. Then we can make a conscious, intelligent decision as to whether it is what it says it is and if it is worth the investment.
If I want to continue a guessing game, I guess I could tune in to Deal or No Deal or sompin'. Better yet, I think I'll go down to the sand bar that is now exposed for the winter. Ole' Flash and his ever-ready walk-on-water detector are nowhere in sight here in Arkansas.
Don't worry. Be happy. (There's a song in there somewhere) Every brand of detector thinks THEIRS is the best. (such a boring game, George). Let's just continue to march, have fun and know that you participate in the greatest hobby! I'm old enough and have learned to dispense with unnecessary heart-burn, a long time ago. Now, where was I? Oh yeah, the sand bar...
Have a great day.
Missouri John (aka aj)