Hi, until recently I had no interest in a metal detectors. Then I spoke to someone at the beach who started telling me about it and the more I heard the more interested I became. My problem now is I want to get into metal detecting but don't know what kind to buy. I live in Rhode Island, about forty minutes from the ocean and ten minutes from the bay. I don't want to spend to much initially because I don't know if I'll stick with it or not, I believe I will though. I would like to be able to find coins and jewelry including gold. I was thinking of a f2 or f4 Fisher only because I don't know any other kinds. Can anyone offer any suggestions? Thanks.......