First off, I'm new to the forum, have read lots of good stuff so far. I'm not really new to detecting, as back in the early 80's I had a White's Coinmaster which I enjoyed considerably. My best finds, which I still have, were a 2 cent piece and a commemorative Stone Mountain half dollar. As they say, life got in the way, and I haven't used one since.
Fast forward to now, with a little more time in my hands, and retirement approaching within a couple of years, I've been thinking of slowly getting back into the hobby. I am thoroughly confused with all the different ones out there, and sometimes I wonder if they're not all more or less the same instruments with just different cosmetics.
I am currently considering the Fisher F4 or the F5, but would look at any brand model within that price range. Interest would be in coin hunting. I live in Florida, so some near water or possibly, very shallow (couple of inches of water) would also be targets.
Thanks for any and all suggestions and comments.
Fast forward to now, with a little more time in my hands, and retirement approaching within a couple of years, I've been thinking of slowly getting back into the hobby. I am thoroughly confused with all the different ones out there, and sometimes I wonder if they're not all more or less the same instruments with just different cosmetics.
I am currently considering the Fisher F4 or the F5, but would look at any brand model within that price range. Interest would be in coin hunting. I live in Florida, so some near water or possibly, very shallow (couple of inches of water) would also be targets.
Thanks for any and all suggestions and comments.
