Things You'll Need:
- A little time
- Some patience
- Budget for a metal detector
- PC with internet access
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Step 1
Purchasing used metal detectors requires some thought before buying the first detector you find. Once you answer each question below, you will be prepared to purchase used metal detectors and start treasure hunting.
Who Will Be Using It?
Most new or used metal detectors available today are made for the adult user. Whenever you are looking to buy one for a child, get a unit or brand that is identified as being for children. The adult detectors can be too complex for kids to understand. Teens should not have much trouble using most of the available detectors but may need some help from an adult when first starting out. -
Step 2
What Treasures Will I Be Hunting?
Used metal detectors are essentially divided into two types: land and underwater detectors. Most of the underwater units can be used on land, but you cannot take a land detector underwater. Most land detectors do allow the coil and shaft to be submerged up to the housing that contains the electronics. If you plan on searching for sunken, pirate treasure on your next diving trip, make sure to get an underwater detector.
You will also find used metal detectors made for the specific types of metal detecting like for coins and jewelry, relics, gold nuggets, etc. The major manufacturers like White's, Garrett, Bounty Hunter, Tesoro, Minelab, Fisher and others make and have produced units suitable for certain types of treasure hunting. You must decide what type of targets you want to find and pick the proper brand and model. -
Step 3
Which Brand Or Model Should I Buy?
After choosing how you will be using your detector, you must study more about the older machines that you will usually find used. In order to do this, use the many online forums. The majority of forum members have been using metal detects for years and have used several different brands and models. You are able to benefit from their experience! An additional way to learn more about used metal detectors is to read the advertisements in the older treasure magazines like Lost Treasure, True Treasure and Western & Eastern Treasure. Often these magazines contain field tests of specific models.
If you plan to metal detect in areas where there will be lots of junk like pull tabs, tin foil, nails and bottle caps, be sure to buy a detector with discrimination. Used metal detectors with discriminating capability will permit you to tune out most of the junk items. If you are anticipating a search in the local park or school yard, you will most definitely require to block out the signals from junk! -
Step 4
How Much Money Should I Spend?
After deciding on a certain brand and model, most of us want to buy used metal detectors as cheap as possible. Watch the market prices for your detector by using a used metal detectors or auction site such as my store, UsedMetalDetectorsStore.com, or eBay. You will observe that used metal detectors will usually sell consistently at the same price range. The sell price may change a bit depending on whether any accessories or extras are included. This research will allow you to buy your detector at the market price or often at a lower cost. Be sure to check pricing frequently so you can quickly take advantage of any deals when they appear. -
Step 5
Click Link in Resources Section BelowWhere Is The Best Place To Buy Used Metal Detectors?
Many people buy exercise equipment with high hopes of losing weight and getting fit but end up throwing it in the basement or garage where it collects dust for years. Many times the metal detector gets used very little and falls victim to this same scenario. This is a good thing for your search for used metal detectors!
If waiting awhile is not a problem, you can often find used metal detectors at garage or yard sales, pawn shops, flea markets, local newspaper classifieds and estate sales. You will not have the luxury of getting a certain brand or model, but you can typically find a great deal.
Used metal detectors can be found at the online classified ads sites such as CraigsList. Be really careful when buying in this manner and require the seller to provide their phone number so you can talk about the detector condition and operation before making a purchase. Be sure to ask about any problems the machine may have.
The absolute best place to shop for a specific used metal detectors is at the few online stores specializing in used metal detectors or at the online auction sites. Click on the link in the Resources section below to go to one of these stores.
Most of them accept Paypal or credit card payments for the purchase. When using either payment method, you will be protected in case the detector has a problem.
