Metal Detectors - Choosing the Right One

Most have heard of Terry Herbert, the unemployed 55 year old that discovered a cache of ancient Anglo-Saxon treasure buried in a field. Herbert's find was nearly 1,500 artifacts. Its worth has been estimated in the 7-figure category. Makes you want to buy a metal detector doesn't it.

Metal detecting is a hobby that has been around for a very long time and for good reason; there is treasure to be found! If this latest treasure find has you looking at metal detecting as your next great adventure toward riches, read on. Is there more to metal detecting than just walking around, listening to the beep of your detector?

Metal detecting is simple. All you do is turn the detector on and slowly move it over the surface you would like to search. If metal is detected, your machine will produce a signal. There are metal detectors available that are able to determine the type and depth of the metal that was detected.

Metal detecting is part luck, part persistence, and part just knowing what you are doing. It is because of the later part, locating a metal detector club-yes, they do exist - will be of great benefit. Experienced treasure hunters are willing, even eager, to share their experiences. Most will share tips and techniques with you, but do not ask for the hot spot locations! This information they probably will not share!

So how do you choose the right metal detector? Ebay is a great source for metal detector shoppers, but remember, once you buy it, it is yours. Service and support do not usually come with the deal. It is a good idea to buy your first detector from a reputable seller, locally if possible. You can talk to the dealer and explain your level of expertise and the areas you will be treasuring hunting. This will help them match you to the best detector. Think about where you will be treasure hunting before you purchase a metal detector. Think about what you would like to hunt for. Will you be hunting in a woodsy area or will you be in the water? Maybe you will be on the beach or like Terry Herbert, hunting for buried treasure in a field. All of these factors will play a part in determining the right detector for you. There is a great selection of detectors available and they do not all perform the same functions.

The folks at www.MetalDetectingWorld.com feel that the location you will be searching is even more important that the detector you are working with. They think that you will find more jewelry in the water and more coins in the sand. Why? Because the water shrinks, your fingers and your rings come off in the water. Makes sense to me. If you are looking for jewelry, you will want to look waterproof detector. They also suggest that before you go running outside with your detector that you actually take the time to read the directions.

In a nutshell, before you make a purchase, determine where you will be searching. Determine what you would like to search for. Then do some research. A good detector does not have to be an expensive one if it is designed for the job you want to do.

Keep in mind that the most import thing about treasure hunting is enjoying what you do. So good luck and happy hunting.

SOURCE: metaldetectingworld.com