Choosing Your First Metal Detector In 2024: What You Need To Know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- Hello, it is Metal Detecting NYC. Today you'll know how to choose your first metal detector. Metal detecting might be scary for beginners, but I'll tell you why you shouldn't be scared of rules. What metal detector to buy to make it pay off? Is Garrett Ace 250 the best for beginners or you should stick with Nokta or Minelab? How to metal detect without being kicked out? What is simultaneous multi-frequency, and why it is a break-through? What else do you need? Beginners guide to metal detecting in water or in sand and tips on choosing a detector - in this video! Stay tuned!
Detectors & Tools mentioned in video:
Nokta Makro Simplex: shrsl.com/3vwfk
Minelab Vanquish 440: shrsl.com/3vwfn
Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3vwfp
Pinpointer: shrsl.com/3vwfx
Digging Tool: shrsl.com/3vwfu
Tools I Use & Important Links
Use code NYC at kellyco.com at checkout to support my channel.
XP Deus 2: shrsl.com/3gbf0
Minelab Equinox 800: shrsl.com/2ftnu
Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3gn1y
Garrett Pro-Pointer: shrsl.com/2z15w
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Chapters:
0:00 So You're Getting A Metal Detector
1:14 What Metal Detector Should I Choose?
16:16 What Other Tools Do I Need For Metal Detecting?
20:20 Metal Detecting Ethics And Regulations
22:13 Metal Detecting Techniques
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Hi, my name is Merrill Kazanjian. New York City is an amazing place to go metal detecting. We have lots of parks, colonial history and great beaches for beach detecting. I have gone to all five boroughs of New York City To Metal Detect and beyond. I also currently own 19 metal detectors. I want to have the best and I want to help you choose the best as well. Below I will showcase some of the playlists on this channel:
By Metal Detector:
Minelab Equinox Playlist: bit.ly/3bxUel2
White's Beach Hunter 300 Playlist: bit.ly/3l0TvMp
Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi Playlist: bit.ly/3kYX85H
Minelab Vanquish 540: bit.ly/3qvec4j
Garrett Ace Apex: bit.ly/30uQDhn
Nokta Makro Simplex: bit.ly/3eo9Idf
Minelab E-Trac: bit.ly/3vkbkLo
XP Deus: bit.ly/3bxndWl
Garrett AT Pro: bit.ly/3rzfVqy
Minelab Safari: bit.ly/3l0Wt3v
Garrett Ace 300: bit.ly/3ci5WiV
Minelab Soveriegn: (Coming Soon)
I have a playlist of metal detecting videos to teach metal detecting. The videos in the playlist below are specifically made to teach the skills and mindset to becoming a great metal detectorist.
Metal Detecting Tips & Tricks: bit.ly/3cefATT
I am a treasure hunter. So in addition to metal detecting, I go mudlarking at sites in New York City. Think of mudlarking as metal detecting without a metal detector.
DHB: bit.ly/3rwZ73B
Mudlarking: bit.ly/3qygWhc
All Of My Metal Detecting Treasure Hunting Videos: bit.ly/2N0YpfR
All Of My Beach Metal Detecting Videos: bit.ly/3v7jTJf
All Of My Land/Park Metal Detecting Videos: tinyurl.com/c8mzyn9k
Playlist By New York City Borough:
Manhattan: bit.ly/3qu5WS5
Brooklyn: bit.ly/3v45hKN
The Bronx: bit.ly/3cg9Xo3
Queens: bit.ly/3l4aA8u
Staten Island: bit.ly/2POP6kl
Long Island:
Cleaning Metal Detecting/Mudlarking Finds:
Can We Clean It: bit.ly/3rKf3Qh
Cleaning Coins: bit.ly/33NRYl7
Other Playlists:
Metal Detecting Rap Videos: bit.ly/3epb1sz
Songs About Coins: bit.ly/3bvqQLT
Merrill's Thought & VLogs: bit.ly/3sZ5ehe
Rusty Notch (Country Metal Detecting Music): bit.ly/3epf4VN
Gold Mining: bit.ly/3t9z1UN
Magnet Fishing: bit.ly/38q1DRy
Metal Detector Comparisons: bit.ly/3t75UBA
Metal Detecting Live Streams: bit.ly/3kZ5E4F
Drawing Popular TH-cam Metal Detectorists: bit.ly/3qDjWt2
Subscriber Sundays: bit.ly/3qxMzaE
Top 100 Metal Detecting Channels On TH-cam: bit.ly/3qDksas
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Nokta Makro Simplex: shrsl.com/3vwfk
Minelab Vanquish 440: shrsl.com/3vwfn
Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3vwfp
Pinpointer: shrsl.com/3vwfx
Digging Tool: shrsl.com/3vwfu
Went to make a very large purchase and it appears the NYC code no longer works at KellyCo. Not sure if they need to renew it for 2023 or not. It worked for me for the same item a few weeks ago.
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Some abubakar something something replied to me using your picture. Some one is trying to use you to damage your reputation or just to deceive your viewers. He said that I won from him (You) Nocta legend.
Just in case it is you who really want to do so (and i am 99% sure not) i do not think you would ship to Poland. Cheers mate. Nice video.
@@dandragon1st He told me I'd won it as well!
The first metal detector I ever bought was a Garrett GTI 1500. I paid $799 for it in the summer of 1999.
By the end of the of the first year owning it, I had found about $1400 worth of stuff between coins and jewelry so the detector paid for itself.
I work part time in a detector/prospecting shop here in Australia. Yours is the first channel I direct customers to for in-depth, honest advice. Well done mate.
Thank you!
I'm also in Australia and just starting out, no detector yet. Came across Metal Detecting NYC and would agree that he is the best I have found. Honest, great inside knowledge and owns possibly 22 detectors. As I know virtually nothing, and now to hear you work in a detector shop and think highly of him says a great deal.
After completing my first year detecting with the Legend I will say that detecting is not the introverted hobby I thought it was. You will meet people, you will talk to people, you will need to ask strangers for permissions. I found that meeting and talking to people while detecting was one of the most enjoyable parts of the hobby. Yes, the best times were being alone on a great site, in the woods, in the fields, peaceful times, but there are the great and friendly people you meet along the way that made it really nice as well.
Two of my best friends today, I meet while asking permission to metal detect their front yard.
I agree with you about talking to people. Plus many times local I have met had clued me into places where their older neighbors used to detect that I never knew about.
👍🏻👍🏻 I’m mid aged so maybe more ppl want to talk maybe less. But certainly at beaches a lot of ppl are always curious about it and ask if I’m finding anything etc. to which I always answer not really just change. But yea a lot of ppl do want to start up a conversation.
I'm thinking of getting the Legend. As my first metal detector, is there a steep learning curve?
@TheChadinKorea No, The Legend is very easy to learn and fun to try to master. A fantastic first detector. As you learn about detecting, you will learn how to adjust the settings and learn the tones. If you can afford it it is excellent. I also recommend an xp mi6 pinpointer. Good luck!
Yes walking around with a metal detector looking like a big dork. I upped my game and strapped a gopro to my chest and one on my head. 😂
"Do it for the worms!" Ha, I love this guy.
though I had some problem with sea water It also th-cam.com/users/postUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn
I have been watching different videos on metal detecting and what to buy to get started. This video has been the simplest and easiest to understand. No crazy $1500 machines or long-winded explanations on functions and doodads. Just straight forward this is what you need to start having fun and see if it is for you. Thank you, Merrill!
Mr Merell your videos are so informative to all people who like to detect and those who want to get into detecting , i always see and pay attention to all your videos, i,ve been detecting for about 20 plus yrs but still learning and listening to the pro,s like you, great video
Great advice. I love that you keep all your old detectors. I have owned around 25 over the years, but only have 3 or 4 now.
So straight forward and honest! Great job!
You were our 1st Detecting channel and after watching you, you became our detecting Teacher and got us hooked. We have the Vanquish 340 and 540 and they have performed without a problem.
THANK YOU!
is there a difference between the 340 and 540 that is significant? TY!
Love you and your videos so much! I’ve been watching metal detecting vids for about 7 mos before buying my first one about 2 weeks ago. I started with the Simplex in my Amazon cart. Then the Vanquish…..but nope I went with the Legend for the exact reason you stated. Knew I was gonna get hooked (and I am!) and knew I didn’t want to upgrade immediately and I wanted to go in the ocean because that’s where I live.
You are a wealth of info! I passed your channel onto 2 newbies I met on the beach today. One was gonna get a machine so I hope she sees your video. And….you are such a nice genuine guy!
I’m done rambling now. Much love and respect!
Hey I’m from the Caribbean where virtually no one takes up this hobby, I’m really excited to start and I’m glad I’ve found your channel, you have a great energy and disposition and you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber, thank you!
As always, Merrill, you are a born teacher. I admire the passion, time and effort you put into your vids. I think back to the two Saturday Night Live idiots Wayne's World skits, but the words: "we're not worthy" resonate in my mind sometimes as I am blessed with your in depth tutorials!
But I'd also love to add: "Thank you for what you do. It is people like you that make this hobby rewarding....and you are a true Ambassador and born spokesman for detectorists everywhere!" God bless and thank you!
You absolutely made my day Garrett! Thank you!
Fantastic video advice for beginner detectorists, honest and informative. Wish I’d seen this when look for my first detector. Side note. The vanquish 540 has wireless headphones, but you already knew that.
I'm brand new to this hobby and about ready to buy my first metal detector. I really enjoyed your teaching style. Very helpful!
Dude! Your NO BS video helped me to decide on a Nokta Macro... Thank you!
Great honest info and advice without the sponsor bias! I'll be watching lots of your videos.
Love and appreciate your input and insight… keep up the great job and keep digging…
I really enjoyed this video! You brought up a topic that I had never heard discussed anywhere, the uncomfortable (and baseless) concern of what others will think of you out there with the detector. Thanks for one of the best beginner detector videos I have seen anywhere.
Thank you
Great video Merrill keep up the good work.
Thank you for that very valuable information. Great video as always, looking forward to seeing you in the next video, much love from New Zealand
One of the best videos yet. The info has helped in determining my first detector. Thanks again!
Great to hear!
I always appreciate opinions like this from guys that can't be bought
Absolutely one of the best videos I've ever seen very well done I'm glad you did it keep up the hard work
Always full of such good information! Thank you!
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing this video. Yes you do learn from your videos.really appreciate you doing this.
Great informational video for the newbie’s. Nice work Merrill!👍👍😁💯
I've been metal detecting 49 years. Still have all seven of my metal detectors. Was thinking of an equinox to upgrade from my Etrac. You made my choice. Equinox 900 it will be. Thank you. Great videos
Superb as always.🙌🏼
Great video. Thoughts of good advice that I wish I knew starting out a couple years ago but I’ve learned quickly and can honestly say it is my favorite hobby out of the many I have. Happy hunting and thanks for all your time in making these videos.
Always enjoy watching your videos, been at this hobby for a while and just preordered the Manticore, was going to get the Deus 2 but Minelab came out with the new machine and I love the 800.
I do a lot of hiking in central Texas and often come across what appears to be old home sites. I just got the wild idea to look into metal detecting.
I kindly thank you for the insight. Many thanks.
I started with a $46 Walmart no name brand machine and it got me hooked. About 4 months later I bought a used Garrett Ace 200 and loved it. 6 months after that in November 2019, I bought the Equinox 800 and then the 6 inch coil. I don’t see the need to upgrade yet.
Great video, easy to follow with essential info. Thank you.
Picked up the simplex as my first detector. Your videos help a lot, thank you.
Best of luck! Enjoy!
Great info thanks
“Do it for the worms” 😂🤣😂 thats a great line.
Clear cut comparison. Simple to understand. Helped greatly. Thanks Sir :)
Thanks for this video Merle! It came at exactly the right time for me. I'm interested in getting into metal refining and metal detecting seemed like the logical place to start to build a nest egg for the equipment needed for refining as well as the scrap gold and silver I want to refine. I live in Nova Scotia and am surrounded by beaches, mostly saltwater, so I think I'm going to go with the Legend. We have no permitting here but you cannot disturb archaeological sites or objects of archaeological significance. I happen to also be an archaeologist so I think I'm good there. Thanks again for all your videos, this one especially.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You nailed it. The video was super informative and is making my decision on purchase price and brand one hell of a lot easier.
Glad it was helpful!
great informational video bud, thanks.
I love anyone who owns being a dork. My kind of people. Thank you ! Refreshing outlook and great advice! 💕
Awesome video Merrill, thank you
Dude I love your videos and honest opinions . This was a great video I have been on the fence of equinox or legend. Thanks for the straight talk.
Thanks for real! Just getting started
Thank you for all the great information. You and all your videos have been a life saver for me.
You’re welcome!
Dude! Love the videos and all the podcasts! Keep it up.
Very informative and honest. Thank you
This is the exact video I've been dreaming of!!!! Thank you!! 🤩🤩🤩
Glad it was helpful! I have an update specific to beach detectors (recent upload)
Thank you Meril very educational love your channel
LOL! My first metal detector was the garrett ace 250 and that was 2 years ago, after watching you and countless other TH-camrs, I got the minelab 600 for my next machine. I did find lots of good things with the garrett ace 250 (including one small 10kt gold ring), but still much better options. Thanks Merrill
The best video I have watched over 3 weeks of doing research BY FAR !! Me & my local worms thank you 👍
Very informative! Thanks for sharing brother.
Great channel and yet another great video! definitely the go-to channel for me and the fellas I detect with here in the UK.
Thank you!!!
My first detector was a Whites coinmaster 400 that got me hooked I found a lot and used it a long time. Then after looking at more capabilities I bought a Teknetics T2 and wow that is what I still use and found some deep items this has all I need and priced right
Excellent content! Thanks!
Excellent video with great insight for metal detectors. good job.
Wife bought me a used Garret ACE 400 for Christmas in brand new condition. Had planned on buying the Legend before before leaving for our month in Florida, but now have to hold off. Obsessed after my first few farm and yard digs. Looks like dry sand at the beach this trip.
Very good advice sir thank you
Great information. Thank you.
I have a Mini Root assassin shovel. It really does expedite target recovery.
Have acquired a few diggers and found it to be the best so far. Cuts a perfect tapered square plug.
I started with a Garrett Ace250. Served me well for a couple years and I found some cool stuff with it. Out grew it and wanted something better. I upgraded to a Equinox 800 a couple years ago and absolutely love it. For what I do the Equinox 600 would have served me well but I did not want to have to upgrade soon. I picked up a 6 inch coil for it. The small coil is amazing. It's like swinging a giant pinpointer.
Merrill, You're alright man, and I enjoy listening to your reviews & your philosophy! 👍
I used a minelab sovereign for years and years. Great machine.
Thank you for your help ive just retired and looking for something to do and you have been a big help . now i need to get a metal detector . Hope to watch you vides again
A very helpful video, thank you
Thank you for the great advice!
I keep a Garrett Ace 250 around for guests to use… it’s Super easy to use and it has out performed many other newer more expensive models.
I love how dependable and care free it is!
I still use my Ace 250 from time to time. Great little detector!
Thanks for the comment. The video is confusing, and I am on a budget.
Really helpful video, thanks! I am one year into this hobby and I use Vanquish 440, always on salt water beaches. I really enjoy it and find lots of good stuff. If I upgrade in the future I will go with something with wireless headphones.
Glad it was helpful!
Like your straight forward look at the equipment for metal detection.
Most informative video ever! Going for the Legend. Thanks!!!
Great video, and I thank you for sharing!
Agree, with it all now my first was 80 dollar harbor freight #2 ace 400 also a good starter and multi frequency, I also have Simplex.....I use them according to Terrain and weather conditions...but as always enjoy you input.
Thank you you’re the man I can tell
We are soon purchasing a metal detector. I subscribed and would like to say thank you. You are doing a wonderful job of your presentation and it has helped us a lot.
Yes Merrill, I've been listening to you and watching you for some time now. I have been slowly absorbing all of this valuable information that you have been sharing with us, that we have been fortunate to receive from you. I appreciate all of the brain work and the physical labor that you put into each and every episode, your heck of a nice guy!!! I'm still leaning towards the tried and true, NOX 600! especially for the price and the value, I love the word, VALUE...The money is coming around a Iittle slow, but I am closing in on it like a hungry hawk on a slow rabbit. I think the NOX 600 is the King of all metal detectors for the value, as you have demonstrated time and time again. So, let me just end this commit, I'm retired now and so I well need something to do in my spare time, that's to become a Metal Detectorist...But I'll have to stay indoors and avoid the cold because of my heart condition. Sooooooooo come on spring!!! great channel, you're the BEST... Egg out!
I have had one for several years after having many Garrett's and I still use them but at this time I see no reason to upgrade my equinox 600 the 800 and 900 do a few things a little better but to me it's not worth the extra money , if I lived near the ocean then maybe.
Oh yeah , new video 💪🏽💪🏽
Totally enjoyable video, thanks for sharing your expertise!
Fantastic video, thank you.
Great video. Subscribed.
Great video thanks
Man, you deserve a lot more subs possibly up to 39. Anyway, I have had my Equinox 800 underwater many times and never had an issue. I personally think some people are too hard on their machines using them in ways they shouldn't and then go in the water and are surprised when they leak. They are tough for what they are but they are still made of plastic.
Thanks for the video!
You make the best grassroots videos. I’ve been to those top 10 sites even a a serious detectorist and I always laugh. You really should be the one writing articles seriously. I mean who else has 100’s of hours on 25+ different detectors. Maybe those top 10 writers have an incentive to promote those detectors? Just sayin
Even though I'm an experienced detectorist using a D2 I still watched your video because they're brilliant. This was all great advice.
Honored!!!!
Very good info. If I was starting out and I only do parks and fields and lakes. I would go with the Simplex. But if I want to add in the beach Salt Water but not get in the surf I would Go Vanquish, now that is at price point. I know the Simplex is a really good land detector and not so good on the beach. As I also know the Vanquish works well on the beach. I own 10 and all of them says works on beach. Not true. Merrill is right do your research before buying your first detector so you wont be disappointed right away. Thanks Man for taking time and making videos. Keep rocking and staying awesome.
My Dad and I were watching this video I had to find this channel and sub because this man knows how to sell a product
1st beginner. Thank you for making this video, it was informative and helped me make decisions. I don't really care if other people think this hobby is nerdy. I'm cool and you are cool too. Cool people do this kind of stuff because they enjoy it and it doesn't hurt anyone full stop.
Thank you very much.
Thanks Merrill. My only addition to your very helpful choice table is, (maybe already mentioned in the comments), to buy an APTX bluetooth headset for the Legend if you go for the cheapest package without including an headset. That is because of a so little as possible delay between a target hit and a beep from the detector and receiving this sound on your bluetooth headset. And perhaps to add a weight / ergonomic (balanced detector) score on the decision sheet. I personally find the Nokta Makro Legend (with the standard coil) a bit too heavy to use for more than an hour. Greetings from a cold and rainy Holland.
Huh… very interesting…
I am currently using a simplex which was a huge step up from my Garrett ace 400. I was thinking about making another jump to the legend but now I’m not so sure. I’ll continue doing my research but thank you for making this video. Great job!
BEST BEGINNERS VIDEO OUT THERE!!! NEW SUB!!!
Excellent video. Subscribed.
In my opinion you are correct in what you say. I went from AT Pro, to 800, to CTX, to XP2 which I currently use hunting urban/suburban trashy parks. CTX was too heavy for me and had to use a swing harness and hated using a swing harness. You are right, 800, 900, 600, 700, XP2, Manticore or Legend would all work fine for me. That is why I won't consider selling my XP2. So darn light with the 9" coil and such great audio features to choose from and 12 great stock programs to select. You can thank Minelab for the current crop of great detectors when every MD design engineer had to beat the 800.
I stand behind my White XLT Spectrum.Mine was made in 94 and also love my Ace 350.Both have found me plenty of good items.I don't do water.Otherwise....that is what i own and like...and USE.
Thank you
Don’t know why this is on my feed but def always a hobby that at some point I will start
thank you! Subbed
The best starter video I have seen yet. I am starting out and I already had my eye on the Nokta Simplex. The metal detecting will be my wifes domain. I am gonna be the digger , so she gets the dectector I get the nokta pinpointer and the spade and I dig the holes. If it works out for us then we will probably get a second dectector. Live in Scotland and I beleive the rules are more relaxed here on permissions (???). We also have some great old country estates dating back to 15th century and areas of permanent settlement since the 6th centuary and some old roman roads cutting through, all on our doorstep and the land has been left to grow wild over th last 100 years or so. And in all my time I have never come across a detectorist on any of it. Looking forward to getting started.