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  1. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    Looking on ebay the units sold from the US are significantly cheaper than the local models, for what reasons might I choose to buy locally?
  2. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    Thanks Ramjet, sound advice. I'll stick with a coin/relic machine for now. Cheers
  3. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    I've just been looking at the AT Pro and AT Gold and they look good, can't really tell the difference between them. Had a look at the Whites MXT, Nokta Fors Core and X-terra 705 too, all look like they'd do the job. Leaning towards the Garrett AT due to it being waterproof.
  4. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    The blog sounds like the go, I'll look forward to reading it. I'll have another look at the AT Pro. Cheers
  5. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    Thanks for the replies. At this stage we don't know what we're looking for and are just keen to look. We honestly don't know where to look or what we're likely to find but I'm imagining places like beaches and bush, old towns or settlement sites? I'm picturing coins and artifacts but have no...
  6. bigfoot

    Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

    Hi all, New member, first post. My partner and I are shopping for our first metal detector for general fossicking/scrounging with a budget of under $1500. Can anyone recommend a make and model which would suit a beginner? Thanks, Pete
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