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Rambo122  
Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 2:45:53 PM(UTC)
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Hi I am new to this, am looking for a metal detector, to look around home , and beach etc for metal.
Was gonna buy one of trade me but odds are it'll be shit so thought id get some advise off here .
located in manawatu. Not loaded with money so nothing to crazy please lol

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Rambo122  
Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 4:43:49 PM(UTC)
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this is what I was looking at
http://www.trademe.co.nz...er/auction-767914897.htm

but better off getting a good second hand one and spending a bit more?
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Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 5:05:26 PM(UTC)
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Gidday Rambo.

That would be a waste of money. You might find a car in a car park, but not a great deal more. You need to do a bit of online research on the Fisher and Garrett offerings. Decide what you want and/or can afford. If you know the cost of a new machine, you can then decide whether or not a second hand one represents good value.
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Rambo122  
Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 5:07:56 PM(UTC)
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yea thought that might be the case, was thinking of a fisher f2? $350 new is a bit much for me at the mo though.
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Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 8:54:58 PM(UTC)
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Hi

If you can't manage $350 wait until you can, you wont find a better machine for the price and anything less is just going to frustrate you. The F2 will be a keeper, even if you out grow it you will want to hold on to it for a backup or for a companion to use. You probably wont find one secondhand much cheaper. TradeMe with the exception of a few is just profiteers with little to no knowledge of their equipment or the hobby.

Welcome to the forum by the way!
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Rambo122  
Posted : Thursday, 21 August 2014 9:00:18 PM(UTC)
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Yea good sound advice
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Posted : Friday, 22 August 2014 9:58:27 AM(UTC)
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Hi Rambo and welcome.
Have to agree the 99 bucker will soon test your patience. The F2 is a better choice and well worth the time to sort out.
Good luck out there and happy hunting.

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