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General Metal Detector Discussion
Pandoras Box Question? What is the best metal detector brand?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mecky" data-source="post: 511025" data-attributes="member: 16048"><p>Thank you All for your input!!!</p><p></p><p>I've read as much that a gold detector may not be as good as a coin detector or the other way around...</p><p></p><p>However, as I don't know what I want yet (treasure/beach or gold detecting) - I'm looking for a machine which can do both.</p><p>I also have no experience with gold hunting but my wife may be able to help with that as a mineralogist / geologist - I hope <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> .</p><p>The closest gold fields are also 3-4 hours away...</p><p>So far I also identified the Equinox 800 as the closest choice (Thanks for the confirmation Navieko and Perth Tim) as the best 'compromise'.</p><p></p><p>However - it's a Minelab...</p><p>Would a Minelab be the 'best buy'?</p><p>Are there other brands/detectors to consider (e.g. XP ORX, Deus)?</p><p>Are they just as good or even better?</p><p>I usually don't buy cheap (as don't want to buy twice <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ) but I can't afford (or justify, thanks to my financial adviser/admiral) a $4,000 purchase.</p><p>Also important is local support (i.e. a dealer who can provide advice and warranty if required).</p><p>I live in south west Sydney...</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p></p><p>Mecky</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mecky, post: 511025, member: 16048"] Thank you All for your input!!! I've read as much that a gold detector may not be as good as a coin detector or the other way around... However, as I don't know what I want yet (treasure/beach or gold detecting) - I'm looking for a machine which can do both. I also have no experience with gold hunting but my wife may be able to help with that as a mineralogist / geologist - I hope :) . The closest gold fields are also 3-4 hours away... So far I also identified the Equinox 800 as the closest choice (Thanks for the confirmation Navieko and Perth Tim) as the best 'compromise'. However - it's a Minelab... Would a Minelab be the 'best buy'? Are there other brands/detectors to consider (e.g. XP ORX, Deus)? Are they just as good or even better? I usually don't buy cheap (as don't want to buy twice ;) ) but I can't afford (or justify, thanks to my financial adviser/admiral) a $4,000 purchase. Also important is local support (i.e. a dealer who can provide advice and warranty if required). I live in south west Sydney... Cheers Mecky [/QUOTE]
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