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General Metal Detector Discussion
What's a good Gold Detector to start out with?
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<blockquote data-quote="Balmain Bob" data-source="post: 357619" data-attributes="member: 739"><p>Hi Adrian,</p><p> I also have a GPX4500. As a starting out detector the SDC2300 is the way to go. Its extremely easy to use and will find gold it it is there to be found and will handle the mineralization well. </p><p></p><p>New, it is a lot more expensive but you can get then used for around the $2200 mark if you are lucky.. The 705 would be ok to use on the beach in WA looking for coins but i dont think that it handle the hot ground in WA too well</p><p></p><p>Im currently using the SDC and the 4500 daily here in Clermont, QLD, which does have the occasional hot ground and they are both performing well.</p><p></p><p>Basically you get what you pay for when buying a detector. </p><p></p><p>The sd2000 and the sd2100v2 are still good machines but their technology is getting up towards the 20y mark now and if the machine was to play up Minelab will not fix it for you. </p><p>Mate, Dont rush in and buy a detector just so you have one . Take your time and wait a little longer if you have too save a bit more to get a better machine. Ive met people who have rushed into getting a detector just to become disillusioned with detecting because the machine they bought is not up to the job they are trying to do with it.</p><p></p><p>To tell if the machine is working correctly you have to know how to use that machine.. I know its a bit hard if you have never used one before. Get the seller to give you ad demonstration showing you that it will ground balance and will detect metal. Also if you by a Minelab, when checking the serial number also check the service history.</p><p></p><p>The gold will still be there waiting for you. </p><p></p><p>Bob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Balmain Bob, post: 357619, member: 739"] Hi Adrian, I also have a GPX4500. As a starting out detector the SDC2300 is the way to go. Its extremely easy to use and will find gold it it is there to be found and will handle the mineralization well. New, it is a lot more expensive but you can get then used for around the $2200 mark if you are lucky.. The 705 would be ok to use on the beach in WA looking for coins but i dont think that it handle the hot ground in WA too well Im currently using the SDC and the 4500 daily here in Clermont, QLD, which does have the occasional hot ground and they are both performing well. Basically you get what you pay for when buying a detector. The sd2000 and the sd2100v2 are still good machines but their technology is getting up towards the 20y mark now and if the machine was to play up Minelab will not fix it for you. Mate, Dont rush in and buy a detector just so you have one . Take your time and wait a little longer if you have too save a bit more to get a better machine. Ive met people who have rushed into getting a detector just to become disillusioned with detecting because the machine they bought is not up to the job they are trying to do with it. To tell if the machine is working correctly you have to know how to use that machine.. I know its a bit hard if you have never used one before. Get the seller to give you ad demonstration showing you that it will ground balance and will detect metal. Also if you by a Minelab, when checking the serial number also check the service history. The gold will still be there waiting for you. Bob [/QUOTE]
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