OceanNoob

33 minutes ago, Joe Beechnut OBN said:

http://metaldetectorreviews.net/detectors/12-1-beachhunterid.html

Several reviews on the BHID, some good some ok, some fair. I had a friend that used one for several years, in the water, no diving but submerged. He liked it and just bought the Legend. 

120 is good if it works

Do you have any recommendations for the missing rod? Is it usable without a rod, or should I be looking for a new one?

2 minutes ago, Joe Beechnut OBN said:

http://metaldetectorreviews.net/detectors/12-1-beachhunterid.html

There are some favorable reviews and unfavorable reviews there, and those reviews are taking the original price of $800 into account.

So would you say it's worth it for $120, with a missing part?

I'm completely new to this hobby so I'm looking for used metal detectors to get started. I found a used White's Beach Hunter ID Metal Detector, but it's missing the rod to hold the coil with. I want to use this while snorkeling in the ocean. I have several questions:

- Is this a good price for this metal detector?

- Is it safe to use in saltwater? If so, how deep can you submerge it?

- Is it okay that it is missing a rod? Would it still be easy to use for snorkeling?

- What should I do to check it still works when I buy it?