I'm addicted, Dave!
I have to say, the E-Trac has allowed me to work areas where other detectors I have used tended to choke on the iron and heavy trash abounding at such sites. While I wouldn't presume to say that it is the best detector out there, I can definitely say that it is the best detector I have ever used. The machine has been paired with a wonderful coil, making it a combination hard to beat.
If they give themselves a fair chance to become acquainted with the machine, I have no doubt that experienced detectorists would be able to again pull desirable targets from the very trashy areas of their old hunting grounds.