Investment?

My biggest expenditure is probably gas money. I do a lot of driving to various different sites. Over the past 3 years since I got back into metal detecting, I have spent more on gas money than the initial cost of my E-Trac. ($1500)

But other than the initial cost of the E-Trac and gas money, I don't spend a lot of other funds on detecting. I don't really feel that I need aftermarket coils, headphones, etc.
 
I am somewhere around $2000 but that includes my ace 350. that I gave to my Dad when I upgraded. If you happen to talk to my wife, that number is closer to $1200. :)
 
Dick Stout said:
Curious... How much have you invested money wise in your pastime?
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not as much as i've gotten back (new friendships made , much needed exercise and not to mention I've probably paid for my machines and gear twenty times over with the coins , relics , jewelry and of course clad that I've found) .


Dan
 
Hmmm, lets see... first machine purchased was White's M6 cost $600 sold it for $400 after two yrs usage. Bought a used MXT-Pro $500. Bought Tesoro Sand Shark Used $400. Still have both. Gear and coils probably around $500 spent. Batteries over the yrs no clue but I would estimate maybe $200 spent. Total spent not including gas money around $1800- $2000.

Value of items dug easily five fold.
Friends and life changing experiences gained = $PRICELESS$
 
I'd have to adjust my spending for inflation :lol: From around 1971 to now :shocked04: but it is well worth it!!
 
Dick Stout said:
Curious... How much have you invested money wise in your pastime?
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More money that I would like to admit, and if you include upgrading machines and accessories over the years and battery's and fuel along with a nifty t-shirt and hat, I'm about north of a buck three eighty.
John :interesting:
 
My Wife says too much but she tags along with my XLT and I can see she has the bug also.;) Now, If I can get her to learn to dig a plug we are in business:shocked04:

Overall between Detectors, Pinpointers, diggers, Gas, Publications, etc. Well over 3000.00 and only 2 years into the hobby and worth every penny.

Greg
 
After the cost of the detector and coils, I would have to say batteries, research (books, copies at library) and gas are my largest yearly MDing expenses. I put a lot of miles on my SUV detecting. I would say about $1,500 - $2,000 a year.
 
"Friends and life changing experiences gained = $PRICELESS$".... Thiltzy think you nailed it. Would you sell me one of those Washington buttons for $5? I will even pay postage.
 
I'm with Tony -lots of gas $$$ over the years, but well worth the adventure! A healthy body, mind & spirit is worth every penny

On a funny note I haven't sold anything I've dug but when I found my oldest silver dime (semi-key date 1838o seated dime) my hubby (Tom) said "Sell it and put it in the gas tank!" :lol: btw he doesn't hunt but is supportive & likes to see what I find...
 
JMO but there will indeed be a time when the novelty of finding something and looking at it wears off.... And who knows what tomorrow will bring. As you age you will understand even more.
 
Dick Stout said:
JMO but there will indeed be a time when the novelty of finding something and looking at it wears off.... And who knows what tomorrow will bring. As you age you will understand even more.
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' Life goes on even after the thrill of living is gone ' from the song Jack and Dianne by John Mellencamp .

......and who knows what tomorrow will bring ........ As I am aging I am understanding how much I don't understand and I can't understand why I'm not understanding more . Hell Dick , I think I'm going to go out and try to find a dang wheatie .
 
Dick Stout said:
JMO but there will indeed be a time when the novelty of finding something and looking at it wears off....
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I could see when important events/family would take precedence in ones life for a time but as far as "novelty" of finding/cherishing a coin , relic or piece of jewelry wears off , I really hope your wrong or that its just in your case Mr. Stout.

Dan
 
That's the great thing about this hobby. I've bought every detector after my first $75 Bounty Hunter with my finds. I have progressed over time to the Ace 250...Then to a used White's DFX for $600... Then to a new Etrac... and now to a CTX 3030! I've sold some gold and silver and traded along the way to get what I want. Aside from gas money and time... I've invested not much monetarily, but what I have spent has been worth every penny!!!
 
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