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STEP 1: Get a Good Beginners Metal Detector: After A LOT of research, it came down to 2 metal detectors that were the "best of the best" to choose from, since I am an intermediate detectorist with past experience (in the 90s I owned a White Eage II). Those two to choose from were the Fisher F2 and the Garrett Ace 250 metal detectors. Both have their loyal followings and raves and they are about a tie cost wise (~$200 shipped). After A LOT of research, I ended up buying the Fisher F2 (buy Fisher) with 8" coil and smaller spare 4" coil due to a faster response time on the machine, but that didn't leave me not wanting the Garrett Ace 250 (buy Garrett). However, I later upgraded to the Garrett AT Pro metal detector. Whatever you do, DON'T buy a cheapo metal detector from Radio Shack or a hobby store. You will need to spend at least $200 for one of these new metal detectors to be satisfied in the field (maybe $170 used). These metal detectors (and higher end ones) are available also in our store right here.

STEP 2: Get a Good Metal Detecting Soil Digging Tool: Scrap the cheap garden shovel idea. I put a lot of research again into the best digger and it came down for me to two of them. The first was the digger with the most votes, the Lesche digger; and the next was the newbie on the block, the Garrett Edge Digger. I really like the look of the Garrett Edge Digger (buy Garrett), and the price was a bit less than the Lesche digger (buy Lesche), but the Lesche has more reviews and can be substantiated. Once again, I will probably get both, one for me and one for my buddy detector. These diggers are available also in our store right here. The Lesche Digger is also available at www.LescheDigger.com.

STEP 3: Get a Good Metal Detecting Pin Pointer: Whatever you do, DO NOT buy the Fisher Pinpointer. If you get it free with a detector purchase, then fine, resell it and make a few bucks back. It is cheaply made and you will not be happy with your purchase. I would recommend that you save up to get the Garrett Pro Pointer. Sure, it costs more, but everyone raves about it and you never see a used Garret Pro Pointer (buy Garrett) for sale on Ebay (there is a reason for that). The Garrett pinpointer is available via here.

STEP 4: Get a Good set of Metal Detecting Headphones: For starting out (and for intermediates), these here headphones by Garrett are low cost and what I recommend. I personally own these and I think they are great for the price! I later upgraded to Garrett waterproof headphones (click here) to go along with my waterproof Garrett AT Pro,