I assume a professional detectorist is one which does detecting surveys to support planning applications. They are often required in South Scotland. I can't think of any other way to make a living from detecting. It would be like a lottery based business model, high risk high (or no!) return.

This may be interesting.
http://www.metalldetektortest.de/catego ... ldetektor/

I hope all will be reburied with dignity and respect.

Stirring stuff.

Hello Simon , welcome to the forum. Someone will be along soon!

Is the Thames ever dredged? And if so, where does the silt go?

50/50 split every time I reckon.

Keep it simple with your first, then when you've mastered it, move up.
XLT has a myriad of controls, but you can start in the presets and then start tweeking. Be patient and you'll get one for 200 or less.

I'd be back to that spot again.

Old Git John wrote:That is a lovely blade, pity about the handle, but those things happen. My one question would be, was this a ladies or gents bog ?

RIP

Mortgage paid off then.

Try Parkcameras.com. Just bought binoculars from them , very good service. And my god, the prices are good.