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If you find a Minelab blue classifier, let me know. Was flowing so well a couple of months ago it was swept away, never to be seen again.

Thanks digs. A 20 incher might be slightly overkill for most of my purposes. I have an 18inch on loan from another member, but it hasn't had much use yet due to size. I am considering a 14x9 Evo that I have found second hand. Seems like a more practical walk around size. Would probably like a...

Thanks Reg. Some of the comments I have read suggested that the Evo coils were so sensitive that older machines couldn't manage the ground noise while running them. Seems plausible this isn't a significant issue for QED's

Does anyone have experience using Nugget Finder Evo coils on the QED? I read something elsewhere about these not performing so well on some earlier minelab models. I know nothing about the tech side, so don't know if this is relevant to the QED. Quote from PhaseTech on another forum in...

but how do we know they don't contain gold?? Anyone take them home and crush them?

Cheers! I THINK I want a DD? Allegedly better performance in mineralised ground? My theory was that this would be a good way balance out the sadie. Either way, I think I should get out there and use it ASAP to get a better idea of what's what. Happy to take my time and wait for a cheapy to...

Hello all, After all the advice and my own research, I went out and bought a QED yesterday. Bought new, so definitely went over budget, but hopefully I get many years of fun from it. Went for the smaller coil option (sadie 6x8) so am now on the lookout for a larger coil to supplement...

Are there any others you would consider competitive with the QED in functionality at a similar price point? I am not willing to stretch the budget beyond for a hobby I have yet to actually take up. Hell, a QED is more expensive than I was willing to consider when I started researching...

No, that I haven't tried. You're not convincing me to either!

I have only had the Japanese version - was a bit fishy and there WAS some less than pleasant after taste, but it did not smell off, or like a fish market. The main flavour was really good and as long as you never stopped eating it, the after taste never had a chance to kick in ;) It is...

So, had a play with a GPX5000 on Saturday. Found no gold, but apparently I'm undeterred. While that machine is so very much outside my budget, I have decided that I should buy SOMETHING. So, if anyone is interested in selling a used, but good condition QED, I might be interested. Looks like...

I'm with Gimp - I discovered it snowboarding in Hakuba, Japan. It's pretty good! I even brought a few packs back to Aus

Yes, this seems like a wise move. Will give coiltek a call and see if they have any available for tomorrow.

Thanks guys. Derka - I absolutely get you about the $. Trying to make a sensible decision and not get too caught up in the excitement of a new interest. Do you find you hit on enough interesting items to keep it exciting with the GM? I love being out in the bush, but if I find it getting too...

Hello all, Have been doing lots of reading, but struggling to lock information in. Hoping to use this thread as a place to clarify, confirm and correct my understanding. Any constructive info, or friendly chat is welcome! Firstly, I am researching with the intent to purchase a detector for...

Thanks HH! Seems they also sell second hand detectors and provide instruction/tours. Could be an educational place to visit :)

Hello everyone, I've recently become rather interested in prospecting for gold. I decided to dip my toe in the water (not just figuratively either, a snowy day in Daylesford is not the best time to fall into a creek) and try my hand at panning. This was fun, but my dodgy knee was getting...