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<p>[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 4304319, member: 17665"]Mine Lab is excellent but you would need deep pockets to buy one. Ed's suggestion of the Fisher is much better at the entry level and will get the job done as will a Garrett. I have an old school Tesoro tonal model that serves me well as well as my original Bounty Hunter tonal with a VU meter from 1978 that still works well. A pin pointer is highly recommended and will save a lot of time from digging bigger holes than you need to. If you have a pawn shop nearby, check to see if they have any. People often get rid of older models that work perfectly fine simply because they want to upgrade or are pressed for cash. Also, do not forget to pick up a small spade and a small garden cultivator to scratch around in the dirt you dig up and a belt sheath for the pin pointer. And lastly, something to carry your treasure back with you like a belt pack/fanny pack. Also, always ask for permission to dig, learn your local ordinances about digging and always leave your dig site the same or as close to as you found it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tommyc03, post: 4304319, member: 17665"]Mine Lab is excellent but you would need deep pockets to buy one. Ed's suggestion of the Fisher is much better at the entry level and will get the job done as will a Garrett. I have an old school Tesoro tonal model that serves me well as well as my original Bounty Hunter tonal with a VU meter from 1978 that still works well. A pin pointer is highly recommended and will save a lot of time from digging bigger holes than you need to. If you have a pawn shop nearby, check to see if they have any. People often get rid of older models that work perfectly fine simply because they want to upgrade or are pressed for cash. Also, do not forget to pick up a small spade and a small garden cultivator to scratch around in the dirt you dig up and a belt sheath for the pin pointer. And lastly, something to carry your treasure back with you like a belt pack/fanny pack. Also, always ask for permission to dig, learn your local ordinances about digging and always leave your dig site the same or as close to as you found it.[/QUOTE]
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