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Title: Hiya folks Post by: TerraFirma on March 02, 2016, 07:40:36 PM The names Mike and im from Blaenavon and have finally got the detectorist bug.
Ive no detector yet.Would a Garrett 150 be a ok starter detector and are there any cheap pin pointers to start off with. All help will be greatly appreciated Mike 8) Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: handyman [Alan} on March 02, 2016, 08:09:34 PM welcome aboard Mike
Pinpointers, don't buy cheap. Save up and get the garrett propointer....... you can sometimes negotiate a good package price of a garrett 250 and propointer from a reputable dealer. Some give 10% discount if you tell them you are a member of DW. look up the youtube videos of the garrett 250 .... or other detectors that take your fancy... do the research first, and see if u can get out with someone and borrow a spare detector first. don't forget other essential things such as insurance and headphones,as well. cheers Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: dingdong on March 02, 2016, 09:23:19 PM Hi Terra Firma,Firstly, a very warm welcome to the Detecting Wales forum.
It's a really great forum and has a very large number of knowledgeable people who are always on hand any questions you may want answers to. With regards to detectors,yes,the Garrett ace 150 is a great machine with which to start,but may I suggest that the Garrett ace 250 is a a better machine,and in fact that's the machine that got me hooked on Detecting,a very capable and underestimated machine,I had some very good results when I started out with mine,even found some hammered coins !! And,they are virtually the same price Some times it's well worth getting in touch with Staffordshire metal detectors, speak with Kevin, (owner). I have bought several used metal detectors off him in the past and he has always seen me right,good prices,and good warranty. With regards to a pin-pointer, as previously stated,not really a cheap option,I always go for good Garrett PRO-POINTER (other makes available).... LOL!! I hope this helps,Good hunting !!....👍 Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: Humfrey on March 03, 2016, 12:28:27 AM Welcome to the forum Mike :D
Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: Johnboy25 on March 08, 2016, 08:33:25 PM Welcome and enjoy Mike .
Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: Dryland on March 08, 2016, 11:40:58 PM Welcome to the DW Forum Mike
Title: Re: Hiya folks Post by: TerraFirma on March 11, 2016, 07:02:27 PM Thanks very much for the welcomes and advice ;) Ive decided after watching vids,reading reviews etc etc to try the new Teknetics Digitek as my starter machine..... Looking foward to finding stuff and hopefully someone will tell me what it is :D 8) |