Kenny Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi, I have tried to do some research so that I can decide on a detector to use based on some factors like the task I need the detetcor to do, the market reviews on the detector, the efficiency as noted by past users and of course my budget. I decided to stick to two out of the 5 listed detctetors. I decided on having two because of those that will be working with me. I listed them according to their appraisal from my research so far. 1, Tesoro Lobo 2, Makro Racer 3, Nokta Fors or Nokta Velox 4, White's MX5 5, Fisher F5 Please kindly send me your comments, advise or information that may be of use. I sincerely appreciate everybody here and acknowledge the knowledge that has been impacted on me in less than 24hours of being a member of this forum. Great job guys! Keep it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathray Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 recommend you read Steves reviews. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 As long as you stick with well known name brands they all work. You just have to sort out which detector comes close to having the features you want in your desired price range. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Deathray: Thanks so much! I have read Steve's review yesterday and I thought I understood it until you called my attention to it today. With the benefit of Steve's earlier explanation in terms of the frequency and the functions, I think that I am more informed to make the best choice. Though my budget played a major too. Another thing is that I am left handed. I feel that I should go for 1, Nokta Fors Gold (Left-handed) 2, Fisher Gold Bug Pro Can you recommend any shop with a good online sales and policy? I am in Pretoria, South Africa. From here, I think Kellyco looks to me like a serious online shop. Any other suggestion that may have better price? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Almost no US dealers can ship out of country because of distribution limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvanwho Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Maybe try MetalDetector.com in Massachusettts, USA. They have 9 gold detector brands /models for reasonable prices. Â -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumblefish Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Surely there must be a dealer in Cape Town or Johannesburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Hound Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks Steve for the candid advise. The analysis on the impact of frequency on the metal target and efficiency really made my day. I believe that I am informed enough to look for a functional detector. I actually intend to start a small scale mining and really need to use the detector to know where the gold really is instead of just digging anywhere in the name of mining. At the same time, I will be using the detector to find nuggets around same place because the location is believed to have huge gold deposit but it is highly unexplored as well. Please don't hesitate to give me any additional information that you know will help my new found love. Thanks so much again Steve Hi Kenny You sound like you do not have any mining experience. No miner that knows what he is doing just digs anywhere. You need to learn how to use a gold pan and sluice before anything, if you want to start mining! A detector although it is a valuable tool is no where near as useful as a gold pan in an expierenced prospectors hands to identify mine grade gold deposits. And you need to learn about sampling techniques before you embark on a mining venture. Ive seen 100's of people go bust because they lacked a proper understanding of sampling techniques but little did they know there was gold a plenty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Scott Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Joining a prospecting and Metal Detecting clubs, groups is also a great way to learn . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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