Metal Detector advice $500 to $1500

[10fp]

sounds like a GP Extreme for 800 to 1000 dollars or a GP 3000 for 1200 would do the job better than any VLF for the money

i reckon their dam good value for starting out occasionally

good luck
Dave

 

[Davent]

I have a whites TDI PRO OZ for sale, $1000 is getting close.

 

[Narrawa]

The SDC is $100 per day.....GPX 4500 is $80 per day...and there are a couple different coin/relic machines available for hire as well...705....305...Fors Gold.
No GPX for hire....they keep selling them....lol

 

[Davejane]

The SDC is $100 per day.....GPX 4500 is $80 per day...and there are a couple different coin/relic machines available for hire as well...705....305...Fors Gold.
No GPX for hire....they keep selling them....lol

Not cheap are they.

 

[mbasko]

Neither is buying one.
You could hire a VLF like the Xterra 705 or Nokta Fors Gold which should be a fair bit cheaper. At least if you hire first you'll know a bit more before committing to a purchase - most importantly you'll know if the hobby is for you or not?

 

[Davejane]

I have been panning for awhile and always wanted to get into detecting as well for another option so to see if I like it or not isn't really a option for me. I already like it.

 

[mbasko]

Panning & detecting are fairly different but my advice would be to save more & get something better if serious about gold. If you want something sooner then theres plenty of options for around $1000 both new & used.
PI detectors
- theres 2 x used Whites TDI's (1 a SL) for sale on here.
- used Minelab SD series & maybe GP series
VLF's
- new Makro Gold Racer (used pro pack on eBay $900)
- new Minelab Xterra 705
- new Makro Racer or Racer 2
- new Nokta Fors Gold
- used Whites GMT/MXT or Garrett AT Gold or Fisher F19/Gold Bug Pro or Teknetics G2
If you are only going to be chasing gold I'd be more inclined to recommend a higher frequency detector like the Gold Racer or a cheap used GMT. If you want versatility then the Xterra 705 or Nokta/Makro machines would be good options new.

 

[Davejane]

I have seriously been looking at the garrett at gold and nearly completely sold on that but they say the sdc 2300 is way better. This true?

 

[mbasko]

I reckon it's true. Don't get me wrong you could/can find gold with the AT Gold or other VLF's but on most goldfields I'd back the SDC.

 

[Davent]

from my limited experience, Ive used a TDI, an MXT and 4500 GPX, and the most gold Ive personally seen found, came from SDC,s.

 

[Davejane]

Yeah that seems to be what everyone says. I'm
Starting to lean more to the sdc. I think that will be a better machine for longer and hopefully pay for itself eventually

 

[Goldpick]

A quick scan over the gold finds section will give you a good idea of what detectors consistently find gold, though research also has a big role to play on being successful.

 

[Heatho]

Last trip to Hill End I found my first tiny piece from there in 20 mins with my SDC, then nothing for the next 2 days.... Anyway, you certainly can't go wrong with the SDC, it's a great little detector. I've found many other tiny bits of gold with it from other spots though.

 

[Guest]

Hello,
I live in Black Rock Victoria, old beach and rocky. Do you believe that I can find coins and stones?
What detector do you recommend for a new starter within a budget of $500-1000
Thank you

 

[AtomRat]

Try taking a look at the Garrett Ace 250 or xterra 305 / 705

 

[Guest]

Thank you

 

[Mike70]

Welcome to the forum Lozzie, you might also keep an eye on the for sale section on here, and worth a look on Ebay as well.

Mike.

 

[Hopperlea]

Hello gents,
I'm looking to go out detecting, I'll be looking for anything really coins, rusty relics jewellery anything at all. My question is what would be a real good first unit to buy to go out detecting . I've never done this before . I see eBay has units from 100 bucks upto 5000 bucks.
Cheers Hopper

 

[rocketaroo]

budget? something good 400, better 800, better still 1200, then up to 2500.

 

[Hopperlea]

budget? something good 400, better 800, better still 1200, then up to 2500.

Looking around 1000 bucks mate