Thank you all for the warm welcome. @rvpopeyeI bought an Equinox 800 after a lot of research..So many great machines to choose from. Mainly looking for coins and jewelry..Planning on going to the beach and parks. There are a lot of possibilities, if permission is allowed. Richmond parks and Rec. already told me no, not allowed..so did another town close to me. @ShintoSunrise, I am just south of Petersburg. Lot of history here, so relics are also on my list!