UK METAL DETECTING    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Newbie and know nothing !!!!          UK METAL DETECTING Forum Index -> Help for Beginners View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message asti1962 Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:55 pm    Post subject: Newbie and know nothing !!!! HI All 46 year old and want to relive my childhood ambition of owning a metal detector. saw one advertised in a sunday paper and saw another today in maplins are they any good and which should I go for Thankies in advance http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=47168&doy=16m6 http://www.windsorproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=73 Back to top john Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 74 Location: york Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:31 pm    Post subject: welcome asti new to detecting myself not sure about the detectors you are looking at but think you would get a better machine second hand off ebay from a recognised brand good luck. Back to top malachite Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 203 Location: The Toon Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:55 pm    Post subject: neither of them to be honest mate. as has already been said better off going for a known brand..XP, tesoro, whites or minelab etc. a decent second hand machine should be around £200+ which would serve you well Back to top asti1962 Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:46 pm    Post subject: Thanks for the advice, looking at a Garrett ace 250 now Back to top the wigan muskateer Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 126 Location: lancashire/ wigan/ Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:52 pm    Post subject: yes i think a second hand machine is the right option for starting out,???should be able to get a second hand laser rapier 4 about?? 170-180-ish delivered to your house of ebay,this machine will not be knocked, not even of the so called detecting pros Back to top john Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 74 Location: york Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:21 pm    Post subject: i take it you managed to get one yrself then wigan??? Back to top bruno22rf Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 9 Location: bucks Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:41 pm    Post subject: newbie i think that the garrett is a wise choice-they are so popular for a good reason-there good-so many people now have them that any advice is easily forthcoming-if you get hooked you can buy a bigger coil and search deeper-i love mine and i dont think that ,for the price, there is a better value detector on the market.(second hand ones are becoming more common on ebay) : Back to top asti1962 Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:55 pm    Post subject: Hummed and harred for a day and have ordered a brand new Garrett 250 with coil cover and headphones and CD. £124 Back to top bruno22rf Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 9 Location: bucks Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:39 pm    Post subject: newbie well done-now find a local club and join- most detectorists are very social animals and should make you feel welcome-they will most likely have a club site that you can cut your teeth on-check aerial maps of your area on tinternet and seek permission on anything that looks interesting-oh and by the way,welcome to one of the most fascinating pastimes around today. Back to top asti1962 Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:11 pm    Post subject: Thanks to all for all the advice, its much appreciated Back to top asti1962 Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:53 pm    Post subject: It arrived today (quick service) cant wait to go and try it Back to top john Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 74 Location: york Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:14 pm    Post subject: gardens had it then id blame the moles. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         UK METAL DETECTING Forum Index -> Help for Beginners All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome!----------------Notice UK Metal Detecting - General----------------Help for BeginnersDiscussionsMetal DetectorsAccessoriesHow do I........?News  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum © 2007-2008 Informe.com. Get Free Forum Hosting Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group ::