Every one makes some good points about their purchases. Like every hobby, some degree of success is needed to continue on. It is not much fun walking around for years in dry barren hills in the heat for just the walk, i can pick better places than that for that purpose.
I think what Leah's mudpie is ultimately asking is, if he purchases a GPX5000 and learns how to operate and set it up correctly would he have success?
I think success in this hobby has a large bearing on continuing the hobby especially if you have a family. The metal detector in its self is a selfish tool, unlike panning, sluicing etc. The kids can have a swim whilst you carry out your activity and the family are more likely to join in and help. If your single then no problem, but if you have a partner then they would like to see some results for the thousands of dollars you paid out.
I am not trying to scare any one off purchasing a good detector like the GPX5000, but you all have to admit that there are lots of factors that come into that purchase. 4WD, Quad bike, trailer, camping gear, genset etc, etc, some thing has to give in most peoples budget, which one?
I think what Leah's mudpie is ultimately asking is, if he purchases a GPX5000 and learns how to operate and set it up correctly would he have success?
I think success in this hobby has a large bearing on continuing the hobby especially if you have a family. The metal detector in its self is a selfish tool, unlike panning, sluicing etc. The kids can have a swim whilst you carry out your activity and the family are more likely to join in and help. If your single then no problem, but if you have a partner then they would like to see some results for the thousands of dollars you paid out.
I am not trying to scare any one off purchasing a good detector like the GPX5000, but you all have to admit that there are lots of factors that come into that purchase. 4WD, Quad bike, trailer, camping gear, genset etc, etc, some thing has to give in most peoples budget, which one?