Hi everyone
I am 44 and from Southampton I have always wanted to try detecting and the kids are growing up so I am looking at buying a minelab gofind 44 as a starter detector is that a good choice? I do not have lots of money to spend . I want to give the local beach a try to start me of but they say I need liability insurance ? what is the best place to look for that , and does anybody have any other tips for a total beginner
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new to detecting and have lots of questions
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
Hi Bob and welcome to UKDN.
I have never used a minelab gofind 44 so I really cannot make a comment about it. I can say that minelab metal detectors are good machines and have a good following.
as for insurance, everyone who metal detects is meant to have public liability insurance and there are two places to look at. you can either insure through FID which is the Federation of Independant Detectorists, you can find them here ... http://www.fid.org.uk
or you can get your insurance with NCMD which is the National Council for Metal Detecting. you can find them here ... https://www.ncmd.co.uk
you only need to be a member of one or the other as they are both recognised by everyone involved with metal detecting and the national farmers union. you must have a valid cover if you want to attend any local club digs or a national rally.
There are loads of tips for you, like don't forget a digging tool, drink, finds pouch, headphones, etc. Just ask away mate.
Happy hunting, Keith
I have never used a minelab gofind 44 so I really cannot make a comment about it. I can say that minelab metal detectors are good machines and have a good following.
as for insurance, everyone who metal detects is meant to have public liability insurance and there are two places to look at. you can either insure through FID which is the Federation of Independant Detectorists, you can find them here ... http://www.fid.org.uk
or you can get your insurance with NCMD which is the National Council for Metal Detecting. you can find them here ... https://www.ncmd.co.uk
you only need to be a member of one or the other as they are both recognised by everyone involved with metal detecting and the national farmers union. you must have a valid cover if you want to attend any local club digs or a national rally.
There are loads of tips for you, like don't forget a digging tool, drink, finds pouch, headphones, etc. Just ask away mate.
Happy hunting, Keith
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
I would not advise starting with a Gofind 44.
The money would be better spent on a guaranteed used machine from a reputable dealer.
We have a number of such dealers if you need some friendly help.
Happy Hunting,
Jerry.
The money would be better spent on a guaranteed used machine from a reputable dealer.
We have a number of such dealers if you need some friendly help.
Happy Hunting,
Jerry.
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
They are aimed at the young my friend,
What is your maximum budget ?
In all honesty, you need to be in the 300 range for the start of the better metal detectors, anything lower and you will end up binning it off and buying a better one shortly after anyway .
The new minelab vanquish range of machines sounds like it’s up your street with wanting to do the beach
Taking advantage of the 0% credit on new machines from the main dealers is something to think about
Ncmd insurance is around £8 a year I believe
What is your maximum budget ?
In all honesty, you need to be in the 300 range for the start of the better metal detectors, anything lower and you will end up binning it off and buying a better one shortly after anyway .
The new minelab vanquish range of machines sounds like it’s up your street with wanting to do the beach
Taking advantage of the 0% credit on new machines from the main dealers is something to think about
Ncmd insurance is around £8 a year I believe
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
thanks for all the advise, I now think on your advise I will be buying a used detector because my budget is £200 . I am still locked down as my wife is classed as vulnerable so it will not be for another month as I need to get back to normal and of course earn some ££££. I really am grateful for the help and if someone can recommend a dealer that sells good used machines that would be great
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
I'll would give detecnicks a call in West Sussex...
https://www.detecnicks.co.uk/2nd_hand_M ... ctors.html
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
Kev at Staffordshire detectors has forever been the man for quality used machines
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Re: new to detecting and have lots of questions
Check out the nokta simplex , brand new at £299.
Many experienced detectorists have bought them and use them with great results.
Your not far away having £200, wait a bit longer and save up
Many experienced detectorists have bought them and use them with great results.
Your not far away having £200, wait a bit longer and save up
If u believe.,look 2 the dawn and u will know that i'm watching and waiting for the time when we'll always b together...There can be only one..IXOYE