I am 60 and got my latest md last xmas.have mucked around with a cheapy previously.i love bumbling around on the beach and have found a few bucks and even a recently lost wedding ring for a happy camper,also found a few pre-decimals(my faves).I am loving this experience and have bumped into a couple of fellow mds at budgewoi and norah head.parks i find more difficult but am trying to perfect screwdriver and pointer method?twould be nice to get together with like minded locals.......