Hello everyone- I just found this site yesterday and registered so that I could try and get some useful advice and ideas on purchasing my first metal detector. Since I am just starting I was thinking of something in the $100-$200 range. Bounty Hunter seems to have a lot of entries in this price range, but I just don’t know. The more I read, the more I don’t know. For example, are any of the offbrands on Amazon any good? Do they have the same features as some of the more expensive models, or is it better to stay away from them? It’s a big question but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance for any help. If it makes any difference I am in the Western Massachusetts area.