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General Metal Detector Discussion
Metal Detector Hire Victoria
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<blockquote data-quote="xobazzip" data-source="post: 22905" data-attributes="member: 845"><p>The concept of TRY before you BUY would be really helpful for a lot of people contemplating fossicking as a pastime/hobby etc.</p><p>I deal with a lot of retirees that are looking for something to do while driving all over this magnificent country and the idea of a little fossicking really tickles their fancy but so many of them are cautious with their remaining monies and do not know if it is really something that they would get some enjoyment out of.</p><p></p><p>I have sent a lot of them off to a commercial dealer to do a short course but many of them feel the pressure put on them to buy the very latest and obviously at the highest prices.</p><p></p><p>Many give up and some get conned into something so old and nonfunctional that they are discouraged any way.</p><p></p><p>It would be a great idea if there was somewhere where they could gain an understanding of what is required and TRY some of the cheaper (but eminently suitable) equipment so that they could make an informed decision </p><p></p><p>Joining a forum such as this an or joining a gem and fossicking club is a really good way to start but many of these people are nomadic now and therefore not based anywhere to become part of a club.</p><p></p><p>Maybe we should put together a BASIC kit concept that begins with buckets, sieves and pans with an informative HOW TO guide and then progresses up through Walbankers and into Detectors </p><p></p><p>Any thoughts</p><p></p><p>regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xobazzip, post: 22905, member: 845"] The concept of TRY before you BUY would be really helpful for a lot of people contemplating fossicking as a pastime/hobby etc. I deal with a lot of retirees that are looking for something to do while driving all over this magnificent country and the idea of a little fossicking really tickles their fancy but so many of them are cautious with their remaining monies and do not know if it is really something that they would get some enjoyment out of. I have sent a lot of them off to a commercial dealer to do a short course but many of them feel the pressure put on them to buy the very latest and obviously at the highest prices. Many give up and some get conned into something so old and nonfunctional that they are discouraged any way. It would be a great idea if there was somewhere where they could gain an understanding of what is required and TRY some of the cheaper (but eminently suitable) equipment so that they could make an informed decision Joining a forum such as this an or joining a gem and fossicking club is a really good way to start but many of these people are nomadic now and therefore not based anywhere to become part of a club. Maybe we should put together a BASIC kit concept that begins with buckets, sieves and pans with an informative HOW TO guide and then progresses up through Walbankers and into Detectors Any thoughts regards [/QUOTE]
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