Confussed about what detector to get ?

[Dirty Deeds]

Hi All,
Yes i am a newbie ! I have never owned or operated a detector before, but have been wanting to do this for many years now ( i am now aged 51 )
I am located in Healesville Victoria, however plan on doing most of my detecting around Talbot etc in the GT
I am sure you have all been asked this question a million times, and i have read some of your comments in the past however i am still not sure what detector to purchase with my budget ( around the $2000 mark give or take )
I am sure that i want to get a Minelab and a secondhand GP3000 with a few coils and extras fits that budget, however i am also finding that the GPX4000 for a little more dollars may be a better option, but this is what i am not sure about ?
Is the newer "digital" GPX4000 that much of a better detector or should i be looking at something else ?
All comments are welcome.
Regards
Mark

 

[Ramjet]

Hi Dirty Deeds.
Welcome to the forum and to the addictive hobby. I really can't help you with detector choice as my detecting is coin/relic hunting. The only advice I can give is buy the best you can afford. I know the 3000 and 4000 you mentioned are good machines and I expect those with experience using them will be along to help you out.

All the best with choosing a detector and enjoying the hobby.

Cheers

Ramjet

 

[Dirty Deeds]

Hi Ramjet,
Thanks for your coments, looking forward to begin detecting.
One more little question, you mention that you are out seeking coins and relics, do the Minelabs i mention also cover this sort of seeking ? as i am often down the beach way fishing and would also like to prospect on the beaches whilst there.