bscottd
New Member
I have been lurking on the forums, checking out online dealers, and watching You Tube videos for about two weeks. I think I know what will get me started but I would appreciate a little guidance or if it is warranted a 'What are you thinking" response. First a little background.
I live in the Missouri Ozarks, the soil is hard, rocky, and thin. There are rivers, creeks and streams but no salt water for a thousand miles. There are many old farm steads and abandoned home places, old country schools and churches. I am sure there is good hunting out there with relics and coins. There is also an amazing amount of trash in those old farms and country areas. I can't say for certain but probably 90% of my hunting would be on land and maybe 10% in or near water.
I have recently retired so find myself with some time and want to get stated soon detecting. Being retired means I am not destitute but I can't justify a large expense to get started. My reading and looking have lead me to believe the Nokta Simplex+ with ear phones would be a good fit for me. Everyone says it is easy to learn and easy to use. It is a beginner machine but seems quite capable. I like that it is waterproof though I may never submerge it. I like that the Nokta pinpointer will link with the headphones. I am not sure how good the pinpointer actually is, maybe someone could fill me in on that.
I am trying to get set up for about $500 total, machine, pinpointer and digger tool. There is now a promo for the Simplex+ WPH that includes an extra coil. V24 I believe that is a little smaller than the one on the machine. The cost is $339 it seems to me to be a good deal. Do you think then that I can come in at about $500 total? Also I have seen mention of the sponsors here and deals available. Do you think they might make a better deal on such a lower price unit and accessories?
I want to try to make a good choice starting out, if then in a year or two I really like the hobby I may purchase a higher level machine and keep the Simplex as a back up. If I decide yeah this is neat but I really don't like it that much then I won't have money regrets.
I would really appreciate your thoughts and any guidance you could give. If you really think that I am all wet and wrong then please tell me. I am a big boy and I have been all wet and wrong many times. Thank you all for letting me join and thank you for all the great info this forum provides. Scott
I live in the Missouri Ozarks, the soil is hard, rocky, and thin. There are rivers, creeks and streams but no salt water for a thousand miles. There are many old farm steads and abandoned home places, old country schools and churches. I am sure there is good hunting out there with relics and coins. There is also an amazing amount of trash in those old farms and country areas. I can't say for certain but probably 90% of my hunting would be on land and maybe 10% in or near water.
I have recently retired so find myself with some time and want to get stated soon detecting. Being retired means I am not destitute but I can't justify a large expense to get started. My reading and looking have lead me to believe the Nokta Simplex+ with ear phones would be a good fit for me. Everyone says it is easy to learn and easy to use. It is a beginner machine but seems quite capable. I like that it is waterproof though I may never submerge it. I like that the Nokta pinpointer will link with the headphones. I am not sure how good the pinpointer actually is, maybe someone could fill me in on that.
I am trying to get set up for about $500 total, machine, pinpointer and digger tool. There is now a promo for the Simplex+ WPH that includes an extra coil. V24 I believe that is a little smaller than the one on the machine. The cost is $339 it seems to me to be a good deal. Do you think then that I can come in at about $500 total? Also I have seen mention of the sponsors here and deals available. Do you think they might make a better deal on such a lower price unit and accessories?
I want to try to make a good choice starting out, if then in a year or two I really like the hobby I may purchase a higher level machine and keep the Simplex as a back up. If I decide yeah this is neat but I really don't like it that much then I won't have money regrets.
I would really appreciate your thoughts and any guidance you could give. If you really think that I am all wet and wrong then please tell me. I am a big boy and I have been all wet and wrong many times. Thank you all for letting me join and thank you for all the great info this forum provides. Scott