Old salt taking up a new hobby

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Hi all. I'm Chris. My main love is fishing and boating, but I've always wanted to get in to metal detecting. I live north of brissy but travel a little bit.
Next month we are off to Ballarat for a couple of days so it seems like an opportune time to get a detector.
Hoping to get something suitable for there, but also taking to moreton island, beaches or generally seq region.
Don't want to waste money on a toy, but don't really know what sort of dollars I should spend or brands and models.
Here to learn and possibly purchase a second hand machine from someone upgrading.

 

[Mickybees]

new gpx 4500 is one of the best value for money in my opinion..cheers

 

[Wishfull]

new gpx 4500 is one of the best value for money in my opinion..cheers

SDC 2300 Same price easier to use, not that Im one sided

 

[Old Fred]

For a $1000 u can get a X-terra 705 that I use for a back up detector that would be good to learn on .But if u want and can afford it get a STC2300 cos unless u go remote a good chance there is not too many big ones left and the 2300 will find the smaller pieces . If looking for treasure try and pick up an old sovereign gt off the net for about $400

 

[Old Fred]

Hi all. I'm Chris. My main love is fishing and boating, but I've always wanted to get in to metal detecting. I live north of brissy but travel a little bit.
Next month we are off to Ballarat for a couple of days so it seems like an opportune time to get a detector.
Hoping to get something suitable for there, but also taking to moreton island, beaches or generally seq region.
Don't want to waste money on a toy, but don't really know what sort of dollars I should spend or brands and models.
Here to learn and possibly purchase a second hand machine from someone upgrading.

I live in the Noosa area maybe close to u . There was a 705 going for about $600 in the area last week if u interested

 

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Thanks for the advice guys. I'm researching those models now.
Keep the suggestions coming.....?

 

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Gotta make 10 posts. 3 of 10 here ?

 

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Number 4....

 

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Make that 5!

 

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Ohh, look, I'm at 6 already.

 

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There goes 7 rushing by....

 

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Here is number 8, it's getting exciting!

 

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My penultimate post before I can make a wanted ad. I hope you are as thrilled as I am. :lol:

 

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And here it is, number 10!!!! I feel like I won something.

 

[DeathKiss]

this post it`s a bit awkward .....
could`ve comment on other posts and come up with real answers..... meh .... my thoughts ...

 

[davidwrunner2]

Pained expression on daughter/partners face........enuff said

 

[DeathKiss]

Pained expression on daughter/partners face........enuff said

bhahhahahahahahahaha GOLD one .... poor her LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

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this post it`s a bit awkward .....
could`ve comment on other posts and come up with real answers..... meh .... my thoughts ...

Your thoughts are appreciated, however I have no real answers. That's why I'm here.

 

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Pained expression on daughter/partners face........enuff said

LOL, yes that's my daughter saying "You made me go out and be sociable with the family and NOW you want a photo! What the hell!"

 

[DeathKiss]

this post it`s a bit awkward .....
could`ve comment on other posts and come up with real answers..... meh .... my thoughts ...

Your thoughts are appreciated, however I have no real answers. That's why I'm here.

plenty of non related prospecting posts ...just saying

Welcome on board , when are you leaving LOL