My first detector was a big blue Whites 6000 series 3. Mine was a 1985. I've been hunting serious about 15 years. Rob
My first detector was a big blue Whites 6000 series 3. Mine was a 1985. I've been hunting serious about 15 years. Rob
Advise is cheap, mine is free.
V3 MXT Mr. Bill IDX
Nearly 2 months now.... started October 4, 2009
Spectra V3 | E-Trac | SunRay | Compadre | Home Made Secret Weapon Detector
I started out with a Whites 6000 D series 2 about 20 years ago.
Minelab CTX 3030, Whites spectra V3i, Garrett propointer, Oldest coin 1785 connecticut copper and a 1821 capped bust quarter
real close to 20 yrs-started with an old whites forget the model but it took lots of batteries,had a BH202 for quite a while now use a F5 and a wader.had another one but forget what it was since it didn't work well and I junked it not long after getting it
knowledge that isn't passed on is wasted
Got my first detector, a Garrett ADS III in 1983 and have been hooked ever since. I still have it and use it on occasions for nostalgia sake.
I've always wanted to metal detect (ask my mom!) but i really I got the bug at the end of 2007 and spent about two months on various forums and websites reading about different kinds of machines. I took the plunge on an Ace 250 with my Valentines Day gift (lots of coin rolls to search) and got started the first week of March 2008. I bought my XLT in August this year.
From The Pacific Northwest to Orange County...
White's XLT, Ace 250 - 2010 YTD $4.28
I have been detecting since around 2005 Bought the Ace 250 for a starter machine. Spent a couple of seasons with it and bought the Minelab Explorer Se in December 2006. I expanded to underwater work and bought a Minelab Excalibur II (1000) in December 2007. Actually hoping to purchase an E-Trac when I can afford It. I don't see any stop to my detecting until they pry the detector from my dead hands when I am older than the dirt...
MineLab Explorer SE with the PRO Coil added for the land work, MineLab Excalibur II for beach and under water work, and Whites Spectrum XLT for backup!!!
Eight years MD'ing.... chasing treasure for a lot more years - gold panning, gem hunting, pirate treasure seeking and avid reader of treasure tales. RickO
Spectra V3, DFX, Surf Dual PI, Surf Pro, GMT, TDI, DX-1, Coiltek, Pistol Probe, Bullseye, Hot Shot coil, Spider Coil, 4x6 coil, 14 DD, D2, some others... Garrett Wall Detector
Looking to start yr.16 come spring.Just wish I had picked 1 up earlier in life.But Harley Davidson used to take up all my time,36 yrs now. H.H. :Yazoo
The results of the poll are interesting. I wish we could get a lot more responses. I would have expected a linear or bell shaped curve. I wonder what the drop-off rate is?
Minelab E-Trac, Sunray X-1 probe
White's SM2
White's SM PI pro
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We don't have an equal distribution of people here... most of the members here have been at the hobby for awhile. Also all of us here are actively involved in it and not likely to drop off.
The opposite is true of some other MD forums I'm familiar with.... there is a much higher percentage of people in the 0-1 year category, who drop out of sight and who likely find the hobby isn't for them after a trial period. I think it has to do with how most people found this site... through word of mouth rather than a google search.
Hopefully this poll will stay active here as we continue to get new members
Minelab E-Trac/Sun Ray X-1 -- Minelab Sovereign GT/Sun Ray S-1 -- White's v3i/Sun Ray DX-1
Fisher CZ3D -- Tesoro Tiger Shark -- Garrett ACE 250
I have been detecting for 24 1/2 years and all I find is pulltabs and bottlecaps.
rcsnake
Got my first detector in the mid 70's. Put it together myself as it was a Heathkit. Later gave it away in FL.
Ron
26 years .started in 1983 when my dad bought me a white's coinmaster.wish i still had that machine.have to scrounge around for some old pics
2008-14 coppers
2009-32 coppers
2010-34 coppers 2-GW buttons
2011- 80 & 3/4 coppers 1-GW button
2012- 92 coppers/large cents 1-GW button
2013- 57 1/4 coppers 6- GW Buttons
2014- 69 coppers 1-GW button
2015- 20 1/4 coppers
2016-44 coppers 1-GW button
2017-19 & 1/2 coppers
2018-19 coppers 1-GW
2019-5 coppers
click to see my photo album
I love this forum myself and find it very refreshing. Even though I been in the hobby for around 25 years I still find myself learning new things and very useful tips from others. I think it's that and not letting myself become stagnant that is a big part of learning to be a better detectorist.
I got started in Oct 07. Started out with a BH and then a DFX. Getting an E-Trac next week. I'm lovin it. I think I'll be at it for a while. If I try to keep up with Angel I'll still be detecting when I'm a 100 yrs old! rofl WTG Angel. What a great year!
lol found it! i came across a pic of my first detector and some finds
2008-14 coppers
2009-32 coppers
2010-34 coppers 2-GW buttons
2011- 80 & 3/4 coppers 1-GW button
2012- 92 coppers/large cents 1-GW button
2013- 57 1/4 coppers 6- GW Buttons
2014- 69 coppers 1-GW button
2015- 20 1/4 coppers
2016-44 coppers 1-GW button
2017-19 & 1/2 coppers
2018-19 coppers 1-GW
2019-5 coppers
click to see my photo album
Bet you had short hair then too lol. That's an old relic from the past. But I bet it found a lot of coins back then. White's has always been a solid machine. Where are those coins today??
Finding relics is in my blood
GPX 5000, CTX 3030, E Trac, Vista Gold
Hey Dave, I always knew you were a detecting machine!!
SeabeeRon on the beach in Santa Cruz,CA.