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Suggestions of entry level metal detector - Wanting suggestions of a basic detector for my 9 yr old girl who is showing an interest
Pillie76  
Posted : Friday, 4 December 2015 11:10:16 AM(UTC)
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I don't want to spend a crazy amount of money in case she doesnt stick with it but any suggestions of metal detectors that would suit a young girl for beach searching would be grateful. She had a very cheap and nasty one which did nothing so she lost interest quickly. There are a few on TradeMe between $100-$200 but unsure on which would be a better brand etc

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LittleKiwiDetecting  
Posted : Friday, 4 December 2015 3:45:57 PM(UTC)
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Hi mate,
I reckon the fisher F2 that you can get at www.puiakisupply.com or you can get a mine lab go find (I recommend go find 20 but 40 is more quality. The 40 and f2 both cost $350
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Mudwiggle  
Posted : Friday, 4 December 2015 4:15:05 PM(UTC)
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Tis the season, it seems.

I replied to another recent enquiry here:
Christmas Gift for an 11 Year Old

I'm not sure how the GoFind 40 handles damp salty sand, but I run a Fisher F4 and that is very scatty when salt makes an appearance so I think your best bet will be the GoFind over the F2.


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LittleKiwiDetecting  
Posted : Friday, 4 December 2015 8:39:33 PM(UTC)
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I wouldn't say so- the go find would be more likely to stuff up. Though you are the expert. I reckon we are going to be faced with a lot of these questions soon...
If you really want to see wether she is actually still interested then buy something such as the gofind or fisher and then get a coil cover. this will stop scratching ss but won't allo as much depth- this should be fine as most people can't dig that great. (When I started I couldn't even get the shovel in the dirt)

What ever the decision is, hope it works!
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sycotoad  
Posted : Saturday, 5 December 2015 3:18:43 PM(UTC)
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whichever you decide, try to at least get your metal detector from an Authorised NZ Dealer -

when you are starting out, its not so much what detector you will be using, but more importantly, the backup and support from these guys is invaluable - In most cases, those selling cheap detectors on our local auction site will NOT be able to give you the advice & support you will need when starting out in this wonderful hobby...........

hope this helps

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