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CoolHandCooke
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Need your thoughts on a machine Nov 3, 2021 18:45:37 GMT al likes this

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Post by CoolHandCooke on Nov 3, 2021 18:45:37 GMT

I’m just getting started and had bought a cheapish detector to start with for €120. It’s not good, has a mind of it’s own. It will detect nothing except fresh air. It goes beeping mad but no target. Even when I place a coin or keys under it it will beep but only if I hold the machine steady over them for a few seconds. And when I try again I’m met with silence. Anyway, I’m sending it back to Amazon.

Can I ask yer opinion on what is a good machine to start off with. I saw a Minelab Vanquish 340 on eBay for €248 (new from a dealer) but the same machine on Amazon is about €100 dearer. Anyone have insight to this? I only want to spend €250ish as a novice. If anyone has another suggestion of a detector let me know please or if someone is selling a machine down south around Cork then I’d appreciate that too…

Thanks, CHC

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Need your thoughts on a machine Nov 3, 2021 19:50:30 GMT al likes this

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Post by Swinger on Nov 3, 2021 19:50:30 GMT

You would be better off buying a used/second hand detector from someone here on the forum than a piece of junk from China sold through Amazon.
Have a look at the metal detectors for sale section or put an ad up saying that your looking for something to use and the members will sort you out.
Best of luck 🤞

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Post by Frank on Nov 3, 2021 21:27:21 GMT

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chacarlow Junior Member Posts: 38	Need your thoughts on a machine Nov 4, 2021 11:04:10 GMT via mobile al likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chacarlow on Nov 4, 2021 11:04:10 GMT Have to sell my Simplex+ 2months old + screen protector. Just buy from my friend minelab equinox 600 that why I sell .

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Post by norwaydigger on Nov 11, 2021 6:12:09 GMT

If you can get hold of a minelab for 250 euro, then buy it. Used x terra 705? Its a good machine that costs about 700 new, vanquish is probably almost a better option. Quest machines are also getting good reviews.

CoolHandCooke Junior Member Posts: 8	Need your thoughts on a machine Nov 24, 2021 5:15:48 GMT al likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CoolHandCooke on Nov 24, 2021 5:15:48 GMT Thanks all. Appreciate your thoughts. 👍. I’ll check out yer suggestions.

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