Yet another newbie. Suggestions for a beginners outfit please.

Hi all,
I have never prospected in my life. I moved to Maryborough, VIC, a couple of years ago and now want to try my luck, but I don't want to get in too deep and fork out thousands in equipment and regret it later.
I want to get a good beginners kit together with the aim of looking for items of interest, as well as any gold along the way. I'm hoping I can keep it to the $1,000 to $1,500 range. Any suggestions or pointers would be welcome.
I have seen the Minelab Gold Monster 1000 for around the thousand mark. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with the model?

Thanks.
Julian

Hi Julian,

Welcome to the forum.

Check out this post on the Gold Monster 1000;
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=31929

I've seen these on Gumtree for around the $600 mark.

Good luck in your quest!

Have you thought about hiring a detector one weekend and finding out if you catch the bug?

You could save yourself some $$$ if you don't enjoy it but then again you might love it and be up for $$$$$$

Good luck :goldnugget:

Maybe do a one or two day course with someone in Victoria.

You will get a good introduction to detecting, some information on where to look and a some practical experience.

It can be a good way to dip your toe in the water without spending a whole lot in the first instance.

There are a few threads on the forum in relation to training and tours.

Get a panning kit together first and see if you just like being in the scrub.
Get some panned gold and then think about what could be.