I have used metal detectors for some years and needed a backup when I purchased this used metal detector off Ebay. I was pleased to find that with a little work it performs nearly as well as my main detector that cost in excess of $900. The specs given with the product are understated as the unit performs better than that in most situations. Perhaps the maker was honest enough to quote specs at the lowest possible end to allow for manufacturing variability. Either way, it is a keeper.
Have you ever fantasized about finding buried treasure in your backyard, on the beach or while just walking down the road? How do we really know what’s buried beneath our feet? What if there’s riches underneath us right now? There’s only one way to find out. First, you should learn how to use a metal detector. That’s right. Metal detectors are a great way to uncover that which we cannot see. You really don’t know what you’ll find until you begin looking. You just have to get your hands on a metal detector. There’s no reason, though, to spend a lot of money on one. You can always get a used metal detector; until you become accustomed to using one, and hopefully after you’ve already found a good amount of buried treasure.
If your new to metal detecting starting off with a used detector can save you a lot of money or it can cause you a lot of headaches. Stick to a name brand detector Fisher, Whites, Tesoro, Bounty Hunter or Garrett. You can find lots of free helpful advice online for these models.
Best Used Metal Detector Sources
One way to go about getting a good used metal detector is at a pawn shop. Pawn shops are notorious for having these sorts of items. It should only take a few minutes to call around to the various pawn shops in your area to see if they have used metal detectors. If you can’t find them at the local pawn shops, try the internet. There are many online resources you can try to find used metal detectors. You can try free classified ad sites such as Craigslist.org, you can try Ebay, or any of the other online auction sites. Once you get your hands on a used metal detector, you just have to become proficient in using one and then you can get to hunting.
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Minelab F3 Metal Mine Detector Minelabs Etrac, Explorer, Quatro Enviro-shield US $518.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:50:50 PDT |
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USED Garrett Ace 250 with 6.5x9" Waterproof Coil Free UPS Shipping US $182.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:56:00 PDT |
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VINTAGE GARRETT FORTUNE HUNTER METAL DETECTOR US $26.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:04:04 PDT |
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White's Used Prizm IV Metal Detector 8" Waterproof Coil Free UPS Shipping US $248.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:04:35 PDT |
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www.thebestmetaldetector.com Fisher F2 METAL DETECTOR CAN DETECT GOLD NUGGET BURIED IN THE GROUND ! The size of this gold nugget was 2 inch size x 1/8 inch size ! I buried in the ground at 1 inch deep ! The F2 in all metal mode do not detect hot rock at all ! That's the big difference compare to other metal detectors who detect those hot rock ! |
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When you get your used metal detector, you can have fun roaming the beach or vacant lots or your own yard for anything metal. Go to the local park and search there. Search while walking down the side of the road or just search your own backyard. You never know when you may find jewelry, coins, or even an entire chest filled with both. Of course, you may find a lot of junk but the fun is when you actually get out there and start searching with the hopes of one day hitting it big.
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Minelab F3 Metal Mine Detector Minelabs Etrac, Explorer, Quatro Enviro-shield US $518.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:50:50 PDT |
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USED Garrett Ace 250 with 6.5x9" Waterproof Coil Free UPS Shipping US $182.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:56:00 PDT |
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JUNIOR METAL DETECTOR & COIN COLLECTING KIT US $92.57 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:58:21 PDT |
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VINTAGE GARRETT FORTUNE HUNTER METAL DETECTOR US $26.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:04:04 PDT |
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White's Used Prizm IV Metal Detector 8" Waterproof Coil Free UPS Shipping US $248.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:04:35 PDT |
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Vibra Probe 580 Metal Detector WaterProof PinPointer CHECK OUT MY STORE US $129.95 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:09:07 PDT |
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DetectorPro Pistol Probe Metal Detector Pinpointer - CHECK OUT MY STORE!!!! US $169.99 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:10:08 PDT |
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NEW Bounty Hunter Metal Detector Stereo Headphones .25" Jack *QUICK SHIP* US $50.68 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:11:39 PDT |
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Garrett Metal Detector Ace 350 SP & Pro Pointer * 2 Waterproof Coils & Covers US $526.86 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:14:53 PDT |
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Garrett Sea Hunter Mark II Metal Detector US $550.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:14:55 PDT |
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METAL DETECTOR SCOOP!!!!!! ALL HAND MADE FINAL REDUCED PRICE. US $115.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:15:04 PDT |
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FISHER M-SCOPE METAL DETECTOR 1210X US $98.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:17:14 PDT |
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Bounty Hunter BHJS Junior Metal Detector US $58.87 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:21:18 PDT |
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NEW Bounty Hunter 4 Inch Gold Nugget Search Coil Prospecting Metal *QUICK SHIP* US $52.97 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:22:24 PDT |
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Whites 6000/DI PRO SL Metal Detector US $242.50 (14 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:24:32 PDT |
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Bounty Hunter tracker IV Metal Detector - Brand New! US $84.00 (32 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:25:13 PDT |
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Fisher 1280-X Aquanaut Under Water Metal Detector US $299.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:26:55 PDT |
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NEW METAL DETECTORS TREASURE HUNTER NAVIGATOR US $92.49 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:30:07 PDT |
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Garrett TR Discriminator metal detector US $45.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:34:55 PDT |
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Western and Eastern Treasure Magazines- 2010, 2011 and 2012-Metal Detecting US $50.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:45:40 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER LONESTAR METAL DETECTOR US $149.98 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:47:55 PDT |
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6"x8" S.E.F Coil for Minelab Etrac, Explorer,Safari Metal Detectors US $102.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:55:16 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER HANDYMAN METAL DETECTOR W/MAGNET US $68.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 16:55:58 PDT |
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New Professional Hand-held Metal Detector Body Scanner si5 MCD-3003B1 US $109.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:00:03 PDT |
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Vintage White's Coinmaster 4B TR Discriminator Metal Detector Works Great ! US $42.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:00:36 PDT |
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NEW 100 FEET DAVIS RG 213 MIL SPEC COAX CABLE RG 8 TYPE US $73.95 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:01:39 PDT |
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TEKNETICS T2 METAL DETECTOR - FREE QUALITY GIFTS - IN STOCK- CHECK OUT MY STORE US $749.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:03:42 PDT |
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Metal Detector Headphones * Master Sound for Garrett and most other Brands US $25.45 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:04:34 PDT |
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WHITES DFX SPECTRUM E SERIES METAL DETECTOR VERY NICE US $511.00 (23 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:04:53 PDT |
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Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202 Metal Detector US $125.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:05:57 PDT |
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NEW GARRETT ACE 350 METAL DETECTOR W/COIL-COVER PLUS FREE HEADPHONES & DVD US $310.15 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:08:20 PDT |
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Perkin Elmer Sentrie LC Walk Through Metal Detector US $499.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:08:47 PDT |
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Fisher F-75 F-70 Metal Detector Coil - 5 inch DD BRAND NEW US $125.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:09:56 PDT |
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GARRETT METAL DETECTOR 8.5" CROSSFIRE II COIL US $84.96 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:16:04 PDT |
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC METAL DETECTOR US $32.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:22:13 PDT |
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Tesoro Silver Saber II Metal Detector US $130.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:27:50 PDT |
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TESORO Amigo II Metal Detector "Works Excellent" US $107.50 (8 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:30:29 PDT |
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Kenwood L-07T FM TUNER Top Quality - Rack Mountable - Excellent in Original Box US $299.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:32:25 PDT |
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Whites Gold master 3 metal detector Goldmaster US $275.01 (22 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:32:30 PDT |
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FAMOUS TRAILS Metal Detector w/DISCRIMINATOR *Works Great and in Good Condition US $49.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:33:44 PDT |
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FISHER F2 PRO METAL DETECTOR 2 COILS PIN POINTER HEADPHONES & MORE US $215.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:46:56 PDT |
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Bounty Hunter Pilot Metal Detector US $112.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:48:50 PDT |
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SearchScan Electronics 450 VLF Land/Water/All Weather Waterproof Metal Detector US $199.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 17:52:06 PDT |
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Superb, 100% Original 1921 RCA Aeriola Jr Crystal Radio w/Orig. Perikon Detector US $338.00 (13 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:00:01 PDT |
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Bounty Hunter TK4-PL Tracker IV Metal Detector US $65.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:00:11 PDT |
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FISHER METAL DETECTOR 4 GOLD SILVER BEACH PARKS TESORO US $132.50 (35 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:00:51 PDT |
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Excellent, Working 1926 Pathe Freres Cathedral Radio Loudspeaker With 18" Cone US $449.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:06:01 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER BHJS Bounty Hunter Junior US $65.22 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:10:13 PDT |
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Treasure Hunter Vision Pro XJ9 Metal Detector US $99.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:10:55 PDT |
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Superb, Working 1923 RCA Radiola Sr. AC Amplifier w/GOOD Tipped WD11 Tubes US $202.50 (11 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:12:37 PDT |
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NEW GARRETT ACE 350 METAL DETECTOR FREE BONUS GIFTS US $297.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:13:33 PDT |
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GARRETT ACE 150 METAL DETECTOR FREE SHIPPING US $152.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:15:53 PDT |
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10X14" Gtax GTP GARRETT METAL DETECTOR SEARCH COIL US $152.95 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:16:04 PDT |
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TESORO CORTES Metal DETECTOR FREE FAST SHIPPING US $721.65 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:19:56 PDT |
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BH Lone Star Metal Detector US $186.58 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:21 PDT |
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BH Pinpointer Metal Detector US $48.42 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:24 PDT |
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BH Quick Draw II Metal Detecto US $226.46 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:28 PDT |
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BH Tracker IV Metal Detector US $125.33 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:31 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER BHJS JUNIOR METAL DETECTOR US $59.52 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:35 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER FASTTRACKER Fast Tracker Metal Detector US $114.56 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:38 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER HEADPHONES Bounty Headphones US $34.52 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:45 PDT |
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BOUNTY HUNTER JR DETECTOR JUNIOR METAL DETECTOR US $59.31 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:22:48 PDT |
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Metal Detector Headphones US $35.56 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:23:58 PDT |
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Noise Reduction Headphone US $47.72 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:24:01 PDT |
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Nylon Metal Detector Carrying Bag US $26.64 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:24:05 PDT |
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Pro-Scan Metal Detector US $51.96 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:24:09 PDT |
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Quick Draw II Metal Detector with Digital Circuitry and LCD Display US $232.47 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 18:24:12 PDT |
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Why Buy A Fisher F70 Metal Detector – Review
October 1st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
product claimed to be made in the USA, very important to me. Bought it as a gift, so my use of it was limited, however I put it together and took it about the yard and everything went OK. I think it was a very good pick, for the money~~
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:10 pm
I’ve used this metal detector a coupleof times already and I have been able to located certain areas of where possible items maybe hidden underground. The Trash Eliminator is perfect for really trying not to dig up a soda can or anything else that wouldn’t be surprise to the detector. I have found areas where I have gotten strong readings… I just forgot to buy a shovel. opps
October 5th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I have used metal detectors for some years and needed a backup when I purchased this. I was pleased to find that with a little work it performs nearly as well as my main detector that cost in excess of $900. The specs given with the product are understated as the unit performs batter than that in most situations. Perhaps the maker was honest enough to quote specs at the lowest possible end to allow for manufacuring variability. Either way, it is a keeper.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
After looking at some expensive units in local stores I decided to start with this one. I had also read the manuals for the various Bounty Hunter models at http://www.detecting.com, and this one seemed to have the options I wanted. The Bounty Hunter brand seemed reasonably priced for the features.
It’s well made and easy to use. Used it quite a bit on a recent camping trip, and the two 9-volt batteries still have plenty of life left in them, and I mostly ran it with the speaker rather than the headphones.
It is light and easy to carry and swing back and forth. With the “Trash Eliminator” control set all the way down it has no trouble finding even very small metal items, as low as 6″ deep. In an area with many nails, turning up the “Trash Eliminator” seems to create a different toned beep for silver or gold, though I notice that aluminum pop tops were hard to eliminate. If I were looking for artifacts made of iron in an isolated area I would turn the Trash Eliminator off completely so as to not miss anything.
Again, the Gold Digger can really find things. It seems to have a smaller coil than some, perhaps making it capable of finding smaller items. It also seems to pinpoint well. I had no trouble locating the exact spot by simply passing the coil over a few times. Within the first 10 minutes I found an old compass, oddly enough of a type I used to have when I was a kid. I did find a lot of nails, some of them very old. Sometimes it would beep along a straight line making me think I had found a long iron object, but it turned out to be a length of wire. But I’m impressed that it didn’t miss anything.
Not bad for the price. I wish I’d had one of these long ago. Now I need to go back to some of the remote places I’ve been to and do some detecting. It’s a great way to pass the time.