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- Thread starter Bigda2
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Ouch...for New gear thats pretty slim for where you are and want to be hunting, BUT, if you get an F2, pay freight, and make your own scoop, you might have enough left over for some batteries to get you going.
It can be done.. on the used market, perhaps... or, if you find a local detectorist group, somebody there MAY let you borrow some of their gear to get you going, or sell you something suitable in that price range, or trade you something....with an F2, you could theoretically bang out some pretty good dollars in clad to save up for a good scoop, or you might find something big and gold right away to pay for more gear...Either way, you are not going to be out a whole lot of money, Good Luck!
You might get lucky on Craigslist or at a local pawn shop or garage sale, but be careful, or take somebody along that knows detectors to test it out before you buy..
Mud
It can be done.. on the used market, perhaps... or, if you find a local detectorist group, somebody there MAY let you borrow some of their gear to get you going, or sell you something suitable in that price range, or trade you something....with an F2, you could theoretically bang out some pretty good dollars in clad to save up for a good scoop, or you might find something big and gold right away to pay for more gear...Either way, you are not going to be out a whole lot of money, Good Luck!
You might get lucky on Craigslist or at a local pawn shop or garage sale, but be careful, or take somebody along that knows detectors to test it out before you buy..
Mud
DiggerODirt
Active member
For a good machine, scoops, kneepads, pouches, etc, your looking at about $700-1000
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robertochicago
Member
Try eBay. I picked up my machine for far less than I would have paid retail. Good luck!
Lightstryder
New member
I would shoot for something like a used Tesoro Compadre, Garrett Ace 250, or something like that. They are out there, just be patient. Those machines may not be able to hit the wet sand, but you may very well find enough with some time and persistence to upgrade to a machine that will. With that budget you are going to have to compromise somewhere I am afraid. Good Luck!
Ytcoinshooter
Well-known member
I'd suggest looking for a used Whites IDX Pro with a 950 coil and smaller coil. You could probably get going for $300. Or less. It's bang for the buck. Checkout field tests on this unit. My two cents worth.
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