DigDog
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I think deeptech is probably closeI wish Fisher would buy up and use Tesoro's technology.
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I think deeptech is probably closeI wish Fisher would buy up and use Tesoro's technology.
I like that Idea. Someone had asked if Fisher might stop making metal detectors. Would they have any reason to stop?I wish Fisher would buy up and use Tesoro's technology.
All the more reason can’t see spending nearly 2k on a general coin, jewelry, relic hobby detectorWhat ever your fair all will find . The more time put in the better the finds. The excite of the hunt means the most . I used to hunt with my son now he is grown and has a girl friend. I suppose he found gold it is all about what you put in you get out
Do you use the analog type detectors or computerized? There are some new analog type that look very nice and get good reviews.All the more reason can’t see spending nearly 2k on a general coin, jewelry, relic hobby detector
Dig about everything with any decent detector and you will find plenty of cool stuff.
I actually think it would take some of the fun and excitement out if you knew exactly what everything was and where it was.
Kind of like already knowing who won the game and score before you watched it
Used analog in the past Tesoro but now use computerized since Tesoro went out of business and not to fond of the analog ones available nowDo you use the analog type detectors or computerized? There are some new analog type that look very nice and get good reviews.
if it’s between commercial and hobby thats apples and oranges. In the hobby sector the new big three would probably be more of minelab, xp, and Nokta. To your point is there enough “finds/treasure” left out there to surpass the amount in the future, or is it just slim pickings and leftover scraps to fight over because the cost invested in the newer technology detectors just keeps increasing.The definition of “good finds/treasure” might have to be narrowed down, but between the big 3 of Garrett,Fisher and Whites a very large chunk of what’s been found that’s of value almost has to be due to them. Sheer hours of usage must be astronomical.
If I thought like you DigDog, I would probably give up on the detecting hobby. There are still hunting opportunities out there and the newer technology definitely aids in breathing new life into old worn out spots. But, I'm glad there are some that think like you. I look at "slim pickings" and finding "leftover scraps" as a challenge and rather rewarding when finds are made. And the detectors I buy and use regardless of price really should be of no concern of someone else. HH jim tnTo your point is there enough “finds/treasure” left out there to surpass the amount in the future, or is it just slim pickings and leftover scraps to fight over because the cost invested in the newer technology detectors just keeps increasing.
Why bother with a fancy new machine at that point.
Don’t get me wrong I’m not knocking what someone does or spends their money on. I’ve always said location location location.If I thought like you DigDog, I would probably give up on the detecting hobby. There are still hunting opportunities out there and the newer technology definitely aids in breathing new life into old worn out spots. But, I'm glad there are some that think like you. I look at "slim pickings" and finding "leftover scraps" as a challenge and rather rewarding when finds are made. And the detectors I buy and use regardless of price really should be of no concern of someone else. HH jim tn
I guess I better stay in the house today and not hunt. Just a waste of time. Damn, I hate to hear everything is gone and I am going to waste $1600. on a new detector. Oh, well, HH jim tnall im saying and i think its a fact that the majority of recoverable “ good finds” have already been found with the current technology we use and its probably going to take a new technology to find the majority of what hasn’t.
Which detector is your favorite?I guess I better stay in the house today and not hunt. Just a waste of time. Damn, I hate to hear everything is gone and I am going to waste $1600. on a new detector. Oh, well, HH jim tn
Geez, Well i guess it depends what you are hunting for. If you are hunting for that buried stagecoach heist from Jesse James you might want to stay home and do something productive if you don’t mind some clad coins and pulltabs have at it there is plenty out thereI guess I better stay in the house today and not hunt. Just a waste of time. Damn, I hate to hear everything is gone and I am going to waste $1600. on a new detector. Oh, well, HH jim tn
Just so you know, DigDog, I mainly hunt for old coins and the spots I hunt have to have the potential for them. In my quest for silver and other older coins I have no problem recovering clad and pull tabs. Silver, though, is what puts a smile on my face and I continue to smile quite a bit annually since I retired in 2006. I mainly hunted with a F 75 for fifteen years and am now on my 4th year swinging a Equinox. Hence, I typically get to know my detectors quite well as I also hunt a lot. HH jim tnGeez, Well i guess it depends what you are hunting for. If you are hunting for that buried stagecoach heist from Jesse James you might want to stay home and do something productive if you don’t mind some clad coins and pulltabs have at it th
Don’t take things too personal man. Everyone enjoys this hobby differently. How someone wants to do it is totally up to them. Money , detectors, what they hunt. If you want to use a $2000 detector as a door stop thats your prerogative.Just so you know, DigDog, I mainly hunt for old coins and the spots I hunt have to have the potential for them. In my quest for silver and other older coins I have no problem recovering clad and pull tabs. Silver, though, is what puts a smile on my face and I continue to smile quite a bit annually since I retired in 2006. I mainly hunted with a F 75 for fifteen years and am now on my 4th year swinging a Equinox. Hence, I typically get to know my detectors quite well as I also hunt a lot. HH jim tn
DittoMinelab!
First Texas , Parent company of Fisher, Technetics, Bounty Hunter might just be fine with making low budget detectors. Seems to be bread and butter for them . They haven’t brought a high end detector to market in years. First Texas has many other ventures … note vision , optics , etc . They might not want to expend $$$ on development of newer detectors.After all they are in business to make $$$I like that Idea. Someone had asked if Fisher might stop making metal detectors. Would they have any reason to stop?
If the truth was known, Bounty Hunter probably is the most popular. From what I've been told by a couple of knowing sources, it has the biggest detector sales and by a pretty healthy margin. By the same token, there is probably more of them setting in closets then any other brand, too. HH jim tnI would have thought Bounty Hunter would have been the most popular here?