Tim, more than thirty years ago I purchased my first detector, it was the Freedom Ace 250. I knew nothing about the hobby at that time. Since then the hobby, and many different detectors later I have morphed into a treasure hunting junkie. That first detector has led me toward journey's I would have never imagined. Stay with the hobby, you'll get discouraged at times, but like anything in life, the more you learn, the better and more rewarding your finds will be.
