I no longer sell detectors, so if any of the information on this site indicates that I do, please disregard it (I tried to revise everything to eliminate sales references, but I may have missed something).
I've been finding things with metal detectors for over 30 years. My first find (1973, with a cheap Jetco BFO) was a penny in my back yard. My second find, five minutes later, was a gold high school class ring in my front yard. I've been hooked on metal detecting from that day on.
I was elected into the Treasure Hunters Hall of Fame in 1999. Over the last quarter century I've written for several of the treasure hunting magazines, and I was associate editor of one of them.
I began selling detectors because people would approach me as I was detecting parks or schoolyards, and after seeing me unearth a few coins, they would ask, "Where can I get one of those machines?"
I thought it would be nice to say, "I've got a brand new one in my trunk." And that's how I sold a lot of detectors--to people who saw me when I was detecting.
Because selling metal detectors was a sideline rather than my livelihood (in real life I was a college radio broadcasting instructor - now retired), I can honestly tell you what I like and don't like about specific detectors.
I am happy to help newcomers with hints, tips, and discussions of all facets of the hobby. Just buzz me at the email link at the bottom of this page.
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Specific detector recommendations!
Question-and-answer session with a beginner
Recommended treasure hunting accessories
Treasure hunting secrets: Better Depth With Metal Detectors
Color picture of a long-distance metal detector, 1926!
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