I'd say if its coins then pretty much its what you want. you need to do some research... do you want a machine with na screen or just sound? is there anyone close to you who is a dealer for certain brands, mail order only? coins and relics only I'd prefer a Tesoro,, if its very minerilized ground or you will be selective on what you dig then something with a display.. 1st place I always look is the metal detector reviews then I go fom there to people with them forsale and ask about why they are selling it, and so on..