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03-08-2008, 09:38 PM
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Never been MDing
Hello,
I saw a show recently on the Travel Channel, I believe, where they did some metal detecting in CT for colonial relics and now I think I am hooked! I have never been MDing but I am going to rent one next weekend just to see how to work it. Any suggestions on what would be the best metal detector I could get for a beginner???? kelsmom 
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03-08-2008, 09:45 PM
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It depends a great deal on what you want to do. I think you've got the right idea by renting one for a weekend and getting a bit of a feel for it. There are so many options, and so many good machines, that it's hard to say more than "it depends". Tell us what you are going to be looking for mostly (coins, artifacts) and if you're gonna be hitting beaches or parks, etc., maybe what you might be willing to spend. All important questions. There are lots of dealers on here that can take this a few steps farther!
Welcome, best wishes, and good hunting!
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 Started detecting in April 2006. As of 04/27/2008; 2,999 Coins; 44 Silver Items; 6 Gold Items See some of my find pics at Flickr Love my Minelab Explorer II!
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03-08-2008, 09:53 PM
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i would try the Garrett Ace 250...seems to be a pretty popular (and cheaper) model. good luck and let us know how you do!!
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2008 Finds: 1964 Quarter 1883 Seated Dime 1939 Mercury Dime 19?? Mercury Dime 1906 Indian Head 1942D Quarter 1889 Commerative Medal 1957 Quarter 1880 Indian Head 1952D Quarter 1951 Dime (swallowed  )1964 Dime 1948 Dime 1923S Mercury Dime 30 wheats
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03-08-2008, 09:57 PM
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Welcome to TQ
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Finds of '08 CLAD: $11.32 1 Clay Marble '69, '89 Canadian Pennies '53,'51,'49,'30,'13,'54,'42 Wheaties '52, '47 Rosies 2 Cap Guns ELG Belgian CW Pocket Pistol '41 Mercury Dime 1887 Indian Head '76 Kennedy Half
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03-08-2008, 10:02 PM
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Hi, Kelsmom and welcome to TQ!
You have a great hunting area and the rental is a good idea. If you go to a dealer to rent, he can probably help guide you in to the right machine. See if he can provide you with a training video, (Oh, wait a minute, I'm showing my age) I mean a training DVD.  Any way, let us know what you think and how it all turns out! Finding your first coin is kinda like your first kiss.... 
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Treasure Quest - Often imitated, never duplicated. Last edited by Steve in PR; 03-08-2008 at 10:06 PM.
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03-08-2008, 10:24 PM
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Hey, and Welcome to TQ! Good luck on your treasure hunting. And yes, you will be hooked, almost can't wait till your next day off
 Sabrina
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03-08-2008, 11:16 PM
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Welcome to TQ!
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Sometimes I wake up grouchy, Sometimes I let her sleep! "Always expect the unexpected"  X-Terra 70 F-2 Bounty Hunter Pioneer EX old "Sears Best" by Whites (Mod.6000/Di Series2) Coins 2008 Dollars Halves Quarters Dimes Nickles 1943'S Memorial 10 Wheats 2 Misc. Jewelry 14 K Ring  w/ 6.5mm Simulant Indiana Jones Pin Relics Solid all brass 12ga shell 22 shell casing Fishing seine lead weight Very Old Spoon
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