Anyone want to know average age of metal detector users????????

44 and at least 44 more to go started detecting regularly in 96 with a gold master # 3. For a second there I thought I was going to be the youngest one. (Keith Tag Your It) Funny Tom I had the same 101 kit but wasn't smart enough to wave it over the ground. LOL

51 and still can't figure out these damned divining rods

I'm 43. I've only been detecting for three years, but I love the hobby, and hope to continue it through the golden years

60 here!. ,and a "'young" pup!"..been 'dectin'
since '77..started with a "relco" ,found a car license plate in my back yard!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

mrwilburino Wrote:
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> 50. Started back in 1973 with a Jetco Huntmaster.
> Spent most of the 70's with an early Garrett BFO
> discriminator. Got away from the hobby in the fall
> of 78' (just when the technology was getting good)
> and back into it last spring. Now where did all
> that silver go?


unfortunately!..a LOT of it got found since '78!..however still some left!
welcome back to the fold!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

ozzie Wrote:
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> I'll be 58 this coming May. This hobby is highly
> addicting. If I don't detect at least 16 hours a
> week I get cranky. To get projects and chores done
> around the house I have to talk myself out of
> going detecting....I say "self, grow up", self
> says "it's a beautiful day and I'm due for some
> old silver" I say "ok go ahead, you can do that
> chore tomorrow," self says "you bet I will".
> Sunday comes, same thing all over again. Then the
> wife chimes in and sets myself and I straight....I
> need her for that.....seriously ;-)

i "hear" ya!..got similar "issues"!..just sayin!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

I'm 45. Bought my first detector, a 1265x back in 1985 and used it until I bought my F70 two years ago.



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well at this point unless i messed up 30 guys have posted their age with a total of 1645 years experience. the average age of hunters apx. 54.83............................... oldest is 75 and youngest is 40

52, started in 1975 with an ah mini pro, the company with the first discriminating detector. Dealer told me I would get sick of digging junk with a non discriminator. Yup, he knew his stuf!

I am 56 and started 2 years ago, there is nothing better for me. I love the outdoors, history, and the suspense of the hunt. -- Randy

This is really an interesting thread Sonny.-----I told you I was just a young pup at 72!!---You young guys think you're going to live forever huh?----Think again---those years go FAST! ha ha (ask Darrel)------Aw age is just a number anyway, your only as young as you feel.----M.D.ing is ONE of the reasons my wife & I are in good health & shape for our age.-----But the MAIN reason we have joy in our hearts is because Jesus Christ IS in our hearts!!------God Bless you, all my forum friends.-----------Del



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40 here, first used an old white's coinmaster of my grandfathers' as a kid; the seed was planted...

Steve

Hate to break the bad news to ya.......but were now going to be calling ya......The Kid...........man.......I am horrible



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38 here. I like you guys! I don't feel like the old man my boys think I am! Lol

Terra --

Probably that's fair -- as I'm amazed at the years of experience hanging around in this forum! Go ahead, I can take it; it's worth a little abuse if it means I get to keep hanging out here! Acquiring knowledge, from those who have it, is priceless!

Steve

I will be 45 this year. I started with a Garrett ADS Deepseeker VLF-TR machine back in I think 1982.

Tommy C.
(southernexplorer)
Deus - Etrac - GPX 5000

Same age as BuckeyeBrad LOL Started detecting about 11 or 12 years ago with a Whites GM4B on vacation out west. After trying it around home and on the beaches here in Michigan I decided I needed something with a real discriminator. Bought the then new 1236X2 and its been many detectors and tons of fun since.

Tom Z

The calendar says 55 but when I swing the coil and hear a beep I feel like a boy again reading Popular Science magazine, ads in the back for X-Ray Glasses and Find Buried Treasure!

I am "The Kid" on here. Going to be 28 in June, and started in 1997 with a Garrett GTA 350! Love the hobby, decided to come to UK for a PhD last year, partly because of the detecting opportunities!

Del your turn to do the math.... use a calculator ... it makes it easier!!!!ha

sonny(IN) Wrote:
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> Del your turn to do the math.... use a calculator
> ... it makes it easier!!!!ha

Hey Sonny-----I'm on the road traveling working on batteries.---Just "checking in" once in awhile.---Add 'em up (again)---you're doin GREAT!---Don't have to be exactly scientific----close DOES count for something other than just in horseshoes! grin-----------Del

FloridaBob Wrote:
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> The calendar says 55 but when I swing the coil and
> hear a beep I feel like a boy again reading
> Popular Science magazine, ads in the back for
> X-Ray Glasses and Find Buried Treasure!

Yes! Popular Science and Popular Mechanics! I remember seeing a full page ad on the inside back cover of one of those back in the early 70's; it was a drawing of a guy using a detector and he was just about to swing his coil over a buried chest of gold coins. I wanted to be that guy.

D&P-OR Wrote:
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> This is really an interesting thread Sonny.-----I
> told you I was just a young pup at 72!!---You
> young guys think you're going to live forever
> huh?----Think again---those years go FAST! ha ha
> (ask Darrel)------Aw age is just a number anyway,
> your only as young as you feel.----M.D.ing is ONE
> of the reasons my wife & I are in good health &
> shape for our age.-----But the MAIN reason we have
> joy in our hearts is because Jesus Christ IS in
> our hearts!!------God Bless you, all my forum
> friends.-----------Del




jesus said:.".BEHOLD!..i stand at the door and knock;
if any man hear my voice,and open the door,i will come
in to him."

(h.h!)
j.t.

Now this is some good reading!

That front page is spot on! can anyone say.......Aurora?

27. I'll be the one to bring the average down

Did I forget to mention that it took 20 years to amass the worlds largest vintage pull tab collection.

I'll be 56 Monday, thanks for reminding me that I'm just one year older, and closer to my death day

I'm 59, been detecting since 1976, 1st machine on land was a Bounty Hunter and Silver Turtle in the water, not much depth but in those days coins & rings were everywhere.....

What a bunch of old guys !! I am only 62.