what should i look for when buying a metal detector?”
You really want a metal detector that can tell the difference between the metals very well. Such as a coke can pull tab. All detectors can detect metals to one degree or another, many will allow you to lock out being signaled when certain types of metals are found, but a few will tell you what kind of metal it most likely is. These are the least frustrating. Another issue is the depth the metal detector will search and the area or width it will cover. Many new users make the mistake of getting a detector that covers the most area possible. This is a nightmare because it makes it very difficult to pinpoint where you need to unearth what is being detected. It is not a big deal if you are looking for anything, but when you are trying to find a coin or a ring, you don’t want to have to dig up a three foot square to find it, when you can get a detector that will narrow it down to a a few inches. Also, if you get a detector that is meant for deep serches, you will spend al your time digging.
