Metal detecting mistakes EVERYONE makes. Yes EVERYONE

Here's how to avoid these mistakes and not get ripped off when purchasing a metal detector.
The top 5 (plus a bonus tip) mistakes you should avoid when starting metal detecting.
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[@TheManWithTheHat]

If you like this video, you will love this one. The top 5 British Museum Secrets they hope you never find out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbOnKCkaMuHpdk

[@DesignCutters]

#1 mistake of most newbies: leaving open holes or not properly filling holes so that it looks like you were never there. Ruins the opinion others have of detectorists and makes permissions even more difficult to obtain.

[@daver3327]

Relace your divots!

[@truckingtips_uk]

Actually this is one of the best educating videos about metal detecting I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@cromwell13649]

Very informative . Great vid Stephen .

[@derekbailey9894]

I bought a medal detector from harbor freight for $49 I swear to you it works just as good as one of those expensive ones... I found alot of stuff with it...

[@11111972cjb]

Dont be ridiculous!!!

[@advenzures]

Nice video, thank you for sharing. Happy Hunting.

[@lonnieclemens1614]

Good advice! Thank you for sharing.

[@LindseyHazel]

Love detecting with my grandpa, we've been doing this since I was a kid! I had no idea there was a whole world of detectorists! The intro to this video and finding the horseshoe made me laugh!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you Lindsey. I really appreciate your message x

[@frankhilladventures3620]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@kategrosso5507]

Love your videos. Great tips.

[@11111972cjb]

Excellent video. Many thanks. We can all learn something no matter how long we've been detecting for. Cheers.

[@hermitdan2472]

Thanks for the tips, I'm in U.S. but good nature follows good people!

[@janooms1954]

Nice one Stephen, good advice for anyone who's new to the hobby 👌 And we've all made one or two of those mistakes no doubt 😉

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

Good advice. Congratulations to the winner.

[@spaceman4950]

thanks for the great advice, i've been detecting for a year now, using only a garret 150, ( yep second hand for a cheap price) i wanted to make sure i was totally committed before buying a decent machine, even with the lower range model i have found some amazing objects of interest and a ton of coins, yes i pretty much have to dig nearly every beep but at least it keeps me fit. i personally prefer to be alone, and the thought of joining a group doesn't appeal to me, i have interacted with a few detectors in person and found them quite dismissive/snobby when they find out what machine i use, but then you get people like that in all walks of life. keep up the great work mate.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I cannot thank you enough 🙏 +Space Man for your message of support. In yer cake hole 🍰

[@stacyk692]

@charles hedberg thank you for your tips!

[@alabamadirtdigger8216]

Love it thanks for the video....

[@sloandog9297]

Sound advice, thanks

[@JusDirtfishin]

I totally agree with you. Nice video. A lot of mistakes have been made by us new beginnings in the hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jus’ Dirt Fishin’ I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@JusDirtfishin]

Your welcome. I will be Watching later today. I’m always a day behind on my videos.

[@diggun]

Love your channel! Great content and quite entertaining - nice way for me to keep in touch with the hobby when it’s too cold to go out detecting in South Dakota! I did want to say that we bought our second at max off of eBay and not only was it a great deal but Garrett supported us with the warranty 100% even though we did not buy from a dealer. Garrett has the best service department ever, hands down, and I love the fact that they are built in the USA!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thanks for sharing that. Do you make video records of you days out and your discoveries?

[@jaybales3160]

Very good video. Spot on disappointment and mistakes when new to metal detecting.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jay Bales I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@jameswawrzaszek809]

Good tips, and in an appropriate and logical order.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +James Wawrzaszek and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@stevedarcy9542]

Great video as always my friend. Great top tips Stephen. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Steve darcy I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@GThegreyfox]

Thankyou🙏

[@Pierre46pb]

love your ideas

[@egyptcat4301]

I'm just getting ready to buy my first machine, and you're advice is much appreciated! Thank you!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

For the best deal in detecting equipment contact Pete at www.lpmetaldetecting.com 01635 597975 Tell him the man with the hat sent you

[@diggun]

What are you thinking about getting Egypt Cat? I started out with a. Whites Prism, been swingin the ATMax for the last four years, and now just ordered the legend from Nokta Makro. Love Garrett’s product quality and service but wanted a simultaneous multi frequency machine to up my game.

[@georgenixon2954]

Good advice and enjoyable vid

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +George Nixon I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@BrianClunie]

Awesome video with great tips!

[@lori8553]

Good tips. Thank you. I haven’t found anything really good yet but I do watch a lot about this hobby. If you want to share more of your knowledge I for one won’t mind.😃

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +lori ewing and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@rogersheddy6414]

I usually use my cell phone to watch your videos this one is my home phone. most of the time I use my work-related phone in off time. I have an idea also that would allow you to expand your audience somewhat. You could have a segment of your website in which people share with each other surface finds-- that is pieces that are seen either on your way to go metal detecting or while you're looking over a site because often there are some startling things that just pop up on top of the ground...

[@nightmare12121968]

Very good advice

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +nightmare12121968 I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@alanhanton3426]

Good advice bud.

[@benndover2433]

That's a decent video with some good advice within. Some FB pages are friendlier than others, as long as you don't bombard them with youtube clips every five minutes of course. We were all beginners and I'm sure we all asked those questions.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Benn Dover I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@MrCyo2]

thanks

[@user-nu2km3lr5d]

Really good vid that was 👍 super sound advice

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +t2 coin seeker I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@deusdaveandthezepster785]

Good advice mate Not easy to get in clubs now though took us a year to get in ours but worth it as the club have land , all the best from me and the zepster

[@robertjones-yo4ql]

Top Tips there Mr Hat . patients , determination, plus the the reason people find stuff is because its there, the nolfolk wolf told me if your not finding anything it isn,t there.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +robert jones I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Excellent advice 👍

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Discovery North Carolina I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@steveufton4669]

Excellent info for the newbe, nice one Stephen. 🤘

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Steve Ufton I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@huckfinnsj]

So what did you find when you cleaned those two "coins"? I feel you should have made the video a minute longer showing whatever came out of your tumbler. New subject: I started with a Garrett ACE250 which cost me $347 at the time, and found nearly $5,000 in the first 3 years (coins and gold/silver rings). I have much patience when it comes to metal detecting and I don't want/need to know if the coin is copper or silver or whatever. I'll dig it anyway, so I don't really need an expensive machine with numbers all over the face of it.

[@bryandavis6229]

first time finding your site, very good info, looking forwards to more!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Bryan Davis I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Bryan Davis I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Brilliant!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you so much for taking the to leave a comment +Metro Renovations & More! I really am very grateful for your support. Please keep watching. 🎩

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Stephen great advice I like that information but I didn't see number 7 you didn't have a cake break but I enjoyed it I got some good information👍👍 you stay blessed and I'll see you on the next one

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Roger Dempsey I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

All great points geared toward those considering metal detecting as a hobby. I really enjoyed your video and nice finds too. Did you ever figure out what that knife handle thing is?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Yes matey. It was a ........... bloody pocket knife. 😆 I’ve got a new series of videos coming out soon. The top 5 list. Some are amazing.

[@therrienmichael08]

I'm 16,623.

[@moonlitacres7130]

Great tips! I live in the U.S. and have enjoyed the hobby for several years. Still learning every trip out! #hat

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Brad Starling I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@davetaylor812]

disagree re warrant/receipt, I bought a garrett 400i to start seller new the date (to a week) but couldn't fund the receipt, contacted garrett and they told me the end f warranty date from shipping records. Shipment arrived in UK 1 week before the sellers buying week.

[@jonfranklin9361]

Great tips. Just purchased the XP ORX. Had it a week now. It has really opened up my hunted out spots. Happy Hunting. 🧢

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jon Franklin I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@richardcolgate7243]

Great vid So very very true, especially gaining permissions, being a barber myself I have no trouble especially as I'm in a farming area, otherwise a lot of folk do struggle . Great vids 👍 Keep em coming 💪👍

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Tonight I'm live streaming on KZbin to discus the proposed 1996 Treasure Act Revision which, if passed, will destroy our hobby TOTALLY. This will affect detectorists, landowners, dealers and even manufacturers of detecting equipment. My special guest joining me to discus this and the implications will be Simon from the KZbin channel Si-Finds. THIS link will be LIVE at 6pm UK time tonight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZebfpScltp6eNE

[@freeganjustin6699]

Some good tips there. Unfortunately, the Crown Estate Foreshore Permit is now defunct. The current arrangement is something called a 'permissive right' to metal detect, introduced a few months back. You don't need to apply for or download anything, but there is a list of conditions. Including an expectation that you will sell any valuable finds and give 50% to the Crown (after deducting expenses).

[@johnmetrac2898]

Great video I love the man with the hat always entertaining 👍😇

[@robe5093]

Yum yum battenburg 😀 great tips m8.

[@jthreeb]

Right on! Great tips to avoid those mistakes.....My mistake... I've actually wore steel toe shoes once to a hunt! LOL

[@TheManWithTheHat]

haha so have I Thank so much +J Three B and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

Hi stee you ok, I'm looking at a good program for pasture good depth. I used deep and put reactivity to zero and used 8khz and on to full tones. I found a target witch was a old penny the xy screen gave a ok line. I switched to standard hot and it sounded better. I have got use to the hot program so I'm finding it hard to go over to deep. Can I change settings to go deeper on hot program. Am I weight to think that theres no one on this planet that can give a definitive answere to metal detecting settings. I'm beginning to think it's just made up to how you feel happy with ha ha. I like hot but I dont find anythin bellow 4 inches. Unless the fields I've been on haven anythin on them bellow 4 inches.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

KEEP that question for my next stream matey BUT the HOT program is not the best in my experience. Try the ULTIMATE and put it on full tones

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

@@TheManWithTheHat It's there a ultimate setting video on KZbin budy.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5bQZJqDbcyDi9E Ultimate program settings are: Based on Deus fast preset program. Discrimination = 0 Sensitivity = 95 but knock it right down if you get lots of little audio spikes especially on wet soil. Frequency = 17Khz on dry or 12Khz on wet Iron volume = 3 Reactivity = 3 Audio response = 4 To use on 3 tones, set Tone #1 202HZ Tone #2 202HZ with 0 threshold

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Very informative and fun! Thanks for making this video #coinhatgiveaway it is nice to hear the sounds. That sure is a pretty silver shovel. And I like your pull tab necklace 😁

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +Outdoorsygal O and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@jperr73]

NUMBER ONE TIP !!!!!!! Do not use salt & vinegar to clean copper pennies!!!!! My first day out, I found an 1885 "indian head" penny (US).. wasnt going to get rich, but it was a nice find. I Googled "how to" & seen the method (s&v) repeated 10 times, did it & ended up with a piece of acid eaten copper... I'm not sure of the best method to clean coppers, but I know the worst...

[@barbaraseaverson155]

Very nice ring.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Barbara Seaverson I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@kevingilmore5277]

Good advise, by the way are you going to the baseball game in London and see the New York Yankees play?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +KEVIN GILMORE I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@masonjarhillbilly]

This hobby helps my pull tab collection grow larger.

[@spazman6117]

Bloody oath it does XD i found 10 today and 3 bottle caps on a beach in South Australia lol :D

[@Britbikerss]

Budget for an aftermarket coil straight up~ ( of course make sure you are going to stay in the game of course,~ as they are not cheap but will transform your detector ! I put a coil=tek on my CTX and it was as though I had NEVER been to some of my regular sites ! A-MAZING!!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Stuart SS I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@nick_nam3]

As for rule 1, there are many people walking around on the beaches with detectors, searching for coins and jewelery, so yes, from what I've seen this can be quite profitable, especially during the summer :)

[@11111972cjb]

It is very profitable but I personally don't do it for that reason. It's an amazing hobby with lots of interesting finds and relics. Cheers

[@Austinvanman]

Thanks for taking the time Stephen, good advice. #coinhatgiveaway

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Austinvanman I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@johnlambert8929]

i disagree with mistake #2..dont go out and spend alot of money buying the best machine..so many people have done so ,found out this not a hobby for them. and you cant get back the money you spent..i started out with a $45 harbor freight detector..and still have it..i find just as much with it as the whites or ace 400..you can find really good detectors for cheap at yard sales cause people went out bought high dollar machines .either couldnt figure it out or didnt like the hobby

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +john lambert I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@jperr73]

I agree with both...the cup is just at half!!!!!😜 I bought what I "thought" was an inexpensive mid-grade machine, which was actually a no name low end machine (150.00us).. was frustrated. It had an LED screen, 4 disc., several tones etc.. but would show 25 to 90 on the same target & not good depth... I returned it immediately!!! I bought another, AFTER RESEARCHING KZbin VIDEOS, & spent $200.00. I bought a Quest x10.. it made all the difference....I would have quit if I stuck with the first. So I'd say, don't buy "cheap" & dont go over your head to be discouraged by finding 0.32 & lots of pull tabs, on your first 3 trips out, & then selling your machine.

[@cappsdanny1]

So true, you buy cheap and won't last but a few weeks, and yes always seek permission first... and if a friend invites you to there permission don't be a night hawker or snake in the grass and go back without them that is just wrong!

[@deanpratley125]

I thought I bought one of the best detectors for how much money I had at the time, however I found out that it was mediocre. It can find stuff down 9” but I got discouraged, and haven’t gone for a long while. I really want to get one that is %100 water proof so I can scan rivers and beaches. What are your thoughts? Brands?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

+Dean Pratley The only experience I have in detectors are whites, XP Deus and ORX. If you want to completely waterproof I would use the ORX

[@deanpratley125]

Thanks for the pro tip!

[@dirtsurfer5765]

ebay sale at the beginning there Stephen :-) Great video again my Brother.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Dirt Surfer I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@pedromansky]

One minor correction my friend. You no longer need to actually apply for and download a certificate from the Crown Estates website. Permission is now automatically granted. Thanks for the useful video and good balance of discussion with live digging.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +pedromansky and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@BrassMonkeys]

On the CRown Estates map, what areas are allowed and which are not? I can see areas in purple around sites such as ports and estuary entrances, are these the areas not permitted and everything else is ok? I did email them but they’ve never got back to me

[@pedromansky]

@@BrassMonkeys Rob Areas in purple are Crown Estates Owned

[@BrassMonkeys]

pedromansky ok cool thanks. Can any beach be detected though without permission from local authority?

[@pedromansky]

@@BrassMonkeys Rob, most councils have their own rules so you would need to check. In Bournemouth the council are fine with beach detecting but forbids it on any other council land

[@forrestporch5333]

Very good advice, I am struggling with permissions right now...LOL But the permissions I do have I spend many hours a day, when out, learning my machine. I recently purchased an AT Pro and it is definitely different than my first machine. For about 4 weeks I have been exploring the machines abilities and learning its tones. It certainly is a huge learning curve, because the machine responds differently. I will be learning the machines nuances for many more months for sure. Thanks for the very sound advice my friend and thanks for sharing your videos! Take care and happy hunting, Stephen!!!! :) #coinhatgiveaway

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Forrest Porch I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@1987pagey]

Good tips #coinhatgiveway 🔥

[@travelinjohn2163]

I’m the USA there are government lands great for detecting. Me I usually stick with parks and curbsides. Here between curb and sidewalk no permission needed

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Traveling treasure hunter John I am in the US and that’s always awesome when you can my very large county and two others are all illegal to do that

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Traveling treasure hunter John I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@pennyvickers5178]

Sound advice Stephen, re beach detecting I my be wrong but I think the National Trust do not allow detecting on any coastal land they own.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Penny Vickers I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +Penny Vickers and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. It may be easier to get forgiveness then Lol In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@darwindarwin141]

Hi Penny, you are right about the National trust, however they do not own the beach, they may have title of the land ABOVE THE HIGHT TIDE MARK, but certainly not below it. The intertidal zone belongs to the Crown, not the National Trust. You will need the automatic permit but that takes two minutes on the Internet . Good luck !

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for doing this video and sharing with us. Great tips that are useful. I am giving you my subscription.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you very much Chuck

[@CandSMINING]

@@TheManWithTheHat You are most welcome

[@milsub59]

A massive topic Mr Hat. Perhaps this could be ongoing ? Ask any digger , and you will get a different answer as to what you should and shouldn't focus on, but as you touched on in tip 4 , obtaining permissions is at the heart of this hobby. I have yet to see this covered properly by any KZbin channel, and certainly not the managing of those permissions. Five good points, and well covered in your humble opinion :o) Point 6, eat home made cake instead? ate Pj

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +milsub59 I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@tommyenglishanglictina]

got myself a minelab detector today ......went to hunt for the first time didn't find anything but loved every second of it ....my dog is happy that I have this hobby now. new subscriber .....thank you for your content helps me a lot

[@detectnician]

Hey bud! Why deionised water??

[@coincapton6663]

good advise its ashame you didnt find the rest of the strong box

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +coincapton I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@phoneone1371]

# 4 would suck bigtime ,plus dont you have to give what u find to government in UK? Great video subscribed

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Phone One I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@muley180]

Great video. #coinhatgiveaway. Very informative for the beginner. I've learned some of those lessons myself! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jethro Bodine I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@Instone09ine]

Best thing i ever found was friendship 😊

[@charlieskids4348]

Another piece of good advice is to ALWAYS recheck the hole after removing the first metal object. #coinhatgiveaway

[@dianejohnston3733]

Excellent advice re Facebook groups and their intolerance to new Detectorists - they forget they were new once. It's laughable how they big themselves up and have huge ego's because they have being doing it for however many years and have found stuff!!

[@ndavies5968]

We've worn steel toe boots when we first started and were miles from home 😂

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Hahahaha

[@ndavies5968]

@@TheManWithTheHat my dad was blaming the signals on the pilons over head. And was getting really wound up 🤣. Until my uncle pointed it out and we had to call it a day. This was on a farm in duncote. We ended up finding alot of silver hammered coins there. My dad pulled out a Charles 1st I think it was. Definitely a Charles. It had initials inscribed onto the coin and a cross also. Really good condition. I haven't been detecting for years now. Since 2009. But still got my tessoro silver sabre 2 sitting in the cupboard waiting to be used. I believe Tesoros is the Spanish name of another decent make here in UK. Can't remember which

[@PeachSt8Digger]

Congrats Snaprhed2000! Excellent video, Stephen. #coinhatgiveaway The live chat day when I was out before hand, taught me not to ignore things my gut tells me might be worthwhile. I kept getting an iron grunt (remember, I have dig or don't dig), but I noticed when I swung the coil to the side, I got my better, but almost not there, higher tone. I walked away and it kept bugging me. I ended up going back to that sound and it was a 1964 Silver dime. It has done it before with old Wheat Pennies as well. And we all know, you can get an amazing tone on ANY machine, thinking you are pulling out a coin.....all to find out this is where the beer buddies hung out and it's full of pull tabs! HA!!! Anyway, friend, as always, loved your video. Currently doctoring chigger bites all over my arms and don't even know how I got them, so watching you flop in the grass makes me itch more!! Love and best wishes!

[@christopherstanley5389]

2 manly, u can get a good mid ranged price detectior, that will find and keep u interested. Also there is nothing wrong with buying a second hand machine., iv done it for years had no problems.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +christopher stanley I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@peterschannel1232]

I got one so i could have a collection of old stuf because I live next to an old hike by a old gold mined

[@marydegenkolb9603]

So I don't forget. #coinhatgiveaway and #coinringgiveaway. And now for the important part. Great information! Much needed even on this side of the pond. I started out with a cheap RadioShack detector that cost $200.00plus back in 2000. But I needed exercise and had seen a TV show about metal detecting. They still do videos to this day, King George and RIngy. But I was bitten. I did a little hunt in my yard. Got busy, got sick and gave it up. Restarted after seeing another video. Now I know better, have a better machine, but I still use my old Discovery 3300 and know the tones and do very well. I do it for exercise and the thrill of the hunt. Being disabled, it is my way of moving and bending and walking. When someone asks me what I found, I say EXERCISE. Joined a club but they only wanted to dig relics of the civil war, would not mentor newbies and were cold to women unless they shared knowledge about a mysterious find no one could figure out. So we ( my husband is my hunting partner) left. And now we speak to whoever asks us about detecting and I spend a lot of time on research and gaining knowledge about various finds. Thanks to folks like you, I'm a better detector! So in your cake hole.

[@Alexis-sf5ey]

that cake thing he was eating be looked good lol

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much Alexis and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@Alexis-sf5ey]

@@TheManWithTheHat Just out of curiosity what kinda cake is that?

[@globalfusion96]

i have a spade,a good one from Wilko's only £5.00

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Hamilton Hine I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Rock on

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Metal Pirate Girl I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@GunnyUKsarge]

Great video! Another mistake is to wear steel toe cap boots. :-)

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +GunnyUKsarge and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@jameslee1485]

Another great informative video Stephen. Thanks for sharing. #coinhatgiveaway

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +James Lee I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@ortega181956]

Thanks for sharing your video. Good advise for the person thinking on detecting. #coinhatgiveaway

[@therrienmichael08]

I went back to a park this morning where I had found a good signal without a shovel. It was junk...The strange thing was when I went through the dirt with my pinpointer the mosquitoes attacked en masse. I couldn't handle it and had to get out of there.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mike nhgoldprospector I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mike nhgoldprospector I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@66CLASS]

Five good tips there thanks for that . Fantastic video keep up the good work #coinhatgiveaway

[@rolandselaxo7846]

Good day sir.. Can you help me find a treasure here in the Philippines.. Thank you and more power

[@mickieowen4109]

Mistake No' 7 is the one you should really worry about making ... Inadvertently jabbing your spade into a residual live WW2 bomb, or shell (etc) will certainly be a "life changing experience" ... if / when it suddenly decides to go ... "BOOM" !

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mickie Owen I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@nickjones7077]

A very good tip is never throw away anything you don't know what it is !

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I cannot thank you enough 🙏 +Nick Jones for your message of support. In yer cake hole 🍰

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I know a LITTLE about LOADS of stuff Nick

[@madabouthistory4611]

great info there and everyone you pointed ouy are bang on, cheers #coinhatgiveaway

[@climaximus1]

Lesson No.5

[@christopherstanley5389]

Good tips Steven, but don't quite agree on 2 of them. #coinhatgiveaway

[@milsub59]

Which ones?

[@brewingdigger527]

Very sound advice, I bought the wrong machine first, but was lucky enough to sell it for most of my money back. Good luck and HH.#coinhatgiveaway.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Brewing Digger I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@51palmsprings]

Just started metal detecting two weeks ago and have xterra 505, and this week found a florin 1933 on a new virgin field in West Sussex with a detecting club? What you are not mentioning is anything about , threshold, noise cancel, volume, tones, ground balance , or sensitivity ? They are all very important as you could have a £300 machine and a £1,000 machine and the £300 machine could do just as well depending on the person who is using it ! Its very confusing when you start reading all the instructions about all the different settings etc, but that is one of the main things in detecting as if you get all those things correct then you have more chance of finding something interesting !! Also why are you moving the detector so fast ? Slow and low is what I've been told by a guy who has been detecting for 40 years!!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Jozef Kis modern machines don’t need as much setting up as they did 40 years ago.