[Rockhounds] metal detector question

[Gene Jeffers]

It just occurred to me, Ron. If there is a metal detector shop in your area,
you could probably rent a detector a few times until you decide whether you
like coin or artifact hunting enough to make a purchase. Most metal detector
shops (in my area, at least) have a few detectors that they will rent for a
reasonable price. I agree that you don't need a lot of "bells and whistles",
but there is a quantum leap in performance between a $100 detector and even
a $300-400 detector. A local metal detector shop could also put you in touch
with clubs or other metal detector enthusiasts in your area. It never hurts
to have someone "show you the ropes" your first few times out.

-Gene
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Hammer" <hammerron at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:06 PM
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> Although I am a mineral collector, I wasn't really picturing to use it
while mineral collecting.  I was thinking more of searching for coins and
the like.  I have no experience doing this.  What John posted makes a lot of
sense to me.  Minimal investment is probably smart.  I probably wouldn't
need a lot of bells and whistles.  Just something that would indicate where
the metal would be.
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> ...of course if it could paint a great big "X" to show me where to dig,
that's a perk!  (sorry..bad humor)
>
> -Ron
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Gene Jeffers <jeffers at shentel.net>
> To: "Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors"
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> Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] metal detector question
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> That's a fairly broad question. There are many types of metal detectors
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> perform many different functions. Did you have a specific use in mind?
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> -Gene
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> From: "The Hammer" <hammerron at yahoo.com>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:44 PM
> Subject: [Rockhounds] metal detector question
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> > I was just wondering... how well do metal detectors work?
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> > -Ron
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