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Beginner-Friendly Metal Detector: Amazon's Top Pick

Beginner-Friendly Metal Detector: Amazon's Top Pick

30 reviews between Apr 10, 2023 and Jun 15, 2023.

A beginner-friendly metal detector that is best suited for dry land is Amazon's top pick for a non-name-brand MD. This metal detector has a pinpoint marker but may beep intermittently in damp sand and is not suitable for finding small pieces of gold. Users found the pin point function to be intermittent and recommended buying a separate pin pointer. The Minelab Vanquish 340 is a better option for those willing to spend an extra $70.

PANCKY Metal Detectors for Adults Waterproof - Professional Higher Accuracy Gold Detector with LCD
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30 reviews between Apr 10, 2023 and Jun 15, 2023.

Apr 10, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars Having a Blast!

    Overall, the accuracy is pretty tight. This detector is lightweight and user friendly.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Accuracy
    Jun 15, 2023
  • 1.0 out of 5 stars It’s a toy

    I practiced by burying different metal objects. No way to tell the difference between junk and coins if you can find them. Stupid me should have saved my money and bought a good one.

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Value for Money
    Jun 15, 2023
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars First one I've owned, but works well.

    Like most things it takes a little getting used to, especially the different metals that can detect. Instructions are good and if kept parallel to the ground and watch how deep things are it seems accurate most of the time. A bit like science and art combined to find things. But a good value and well worth the expenditure for us.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Ease of Use
    Jun 13, 2023
  • 1.0 out of 5 stars Couldnt put it together

    Hard time getting pieces to fit together. Was very excited to purchase for a beach trip. Got to the beach and put it together, took almost 2 hours and still couldnt get tubes to properly lock in place because of incorrect length. Then it kept saying there was coin / items in the sand and would dig and dig and come up with nothing. This was such a disappointing purchase.

    Sentiment
    • Negative
    Content
    • Beach Performance
    Jun 12, 2023
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars Product works great

    Very satisfied so far with this metal detector.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Ease of Use
    Jun 08, 2023
    • 2.0 out of 5 stars Did not detect metal

      I tried the unit to locate survey metal pins on my property. Tried all settings and clearly read instructions. It did not work. I found the pins by digging up in the area I recalled them being. Returned unit and waiting for credit to be applied to my credit card. The return at Whole Foods in Exton PA was also a disaster. No receipt and email saying I returned it. Not a pleasant purchase from Amazon.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Defective Product
      May 29, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Easy assembly

      East to assemble and easy to use. Fun so far but no great finds yet!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      May 28, 2023
    • 1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible

      Does not work. Beeping all the time. Ruined beach vacation for my son, left use digging holes and finding nothing. Tested it with planted materials and still did not find them less than 2 inches down in sand.

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Beach Performance
      May 28, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detector

      Assembly instructions aren’t clear but it’s well worth the effort to assemble it.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Assembly
      May 28, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Good

      Good product

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Value for Money
      May 23, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Good product

      Bought it to tinker in my yard. Would purchase agin

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      May 19, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Yep. This is a good one.

      This is a great metal detector. I like the screen that shows what it found. It actually is correct too. Easy to assemble. Definitely does what it needs to do. So far I found some old wires a battery connector and old nails. Not my ancient coins I'm after but can't blame the detector. Happy hunting people.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Accuracy
      May 17, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Great product

      Good quality product. Good price, can’t wait to use it.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Value for Money
      May 16, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Great

      Excellent product and value.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Value for Money
      May 08, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars It’s really cool!

      Purchased this for my brother and will end up purchasing one for myself. This little metal detector is awesome, and for the price of the whole kit, it can’t be beat.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      May 08, 2023
    • 1.0 out of 5 stars Picks up nothing and everything.

      Lol seriously don't buy this. Completely laughable. It beeps and clicks everywhere you put it it. I am in wonder how it has so many stars... must be bots. Wasted money 💰

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Defective Product
      May 05, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Customer service was helpful

      Had an issue with the detector. Reached out to Amazon and they couldn’t help me. I emailed the company and they offered to make it right.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Customer Service
      May 04, 2023
    • 1.0 out of 5 stars Missing

      Didn’t receive the small detector and tools

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Assembly
      May 02, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Good starter metal detector.

      It's a good starter

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Ease of Use
      May 01, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars A metal detector with many uses

      I was trying to find the corner markers for my property. I also used it to find a small tool I had lost in tall grass. another reason I bought the metal detector is to find relics from the Civil War like mini balls

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      May 01, 2023
    • 4.0 out of 5 stars Okay for beginners. No good in wet/soiled areas.

      his is Amazons #1 pick for a non-name-brand MD. It’s fine for beginners. If your only doing dry land like parks and dry sand, it will work. If you go to the damp sand part of the beach, it will beep Intermittently. Also, will not pick up small pieces of gold. Maybe it might pick up a ring, but nothing smaller, like gold chips, etc. The only function that disappoints is the Pin point function, that’s also intermittent. Best to buy a separate pin pointer. I returned this, only because I live next to beaches, and I will be in the damp sand a lot. If your looking for an affordable beginner name-brand detector, and willing to spend an extra $70, you can get the minelab vanquish 340 for under $200. The only down sides, is that you have to buy all your accessories separately and you cannot put the coil in water. But if your main concern is an accurate MD that will work on damp sand as well as dry, (parks, lawns, etc) and finds even small pieces of gold, this is an amazing machine. It’s the lowest cheapest model minelab makes, and beats pretty much any non name brand one. The PANCKY is probably a top 3 Amazon non brand detector. My first time in my back yard, I found 2 beer bottle caps, but had to return it after realizing it’s not good for beach.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Beach Performance
      Apr 29, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars work well, found propery markers.

      is easy to use . has pinpoint marker. helps find item

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Ease of Use
      Apr 27, 2023
    • 3.0 out of 5 stars works good but have to switch searches to get accuracy

      the only thing i did not like about this product was that you have to change from a general search to a (pp) search for more accuracy.

      Sentiment
      • None
      Content
      • Accuracy
      Apr 26, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Great detector!

      Once you're over an object just hit the pin point button. Youre sure to find it within a square inch. Very precise. Love mine.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      Apr 26, 2023
    • 2.0 out of 5 stars Not great

      Not what I expected

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Defective Product
      Apr 22, 2023
    • 1.0 out of 5 stars Que no es lo que disen

      No me sirvo ami este producto me decía que avía silver y no era nada

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Defective Product
      Apr 21, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to finding treasure!

      It was easy to assemble and the instructions are clear. I used it around my backyard and am ready to venture into the wild!
      Thank you!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Assembly
      Apr 21, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Great item

      This product is great! I haven’t found any buried treasure, but maybe some day!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Relic Hunting
      Apr 14, 2023
    • 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product!!

       Definitely will purchase from this seller again! Fast service! Great pricing and product!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Value for Money
      Apr 13, 2023
    • 1.0 out of 5 stars Did not work out the box

      Didn't work from the beginning tried different batteries etc still same results and then your asked to jump through hoops send videos etc to prove it doesn't work save your money and get something better

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Defective Product
      Apr 10, 2023

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive(20)
    67%
  • Negative(9)
    30%
  • None(1)
    3%
37 Net Promoter
Score

Popular Topics

  • Relic Hunting(6)
    20%
  • Defective Product(5)
    17%
  • Value for Money(5)
    17%
  • Ease of Use(4)
    13%
  • Accuracy(3)
    10%
  • Assembly(3)
    10%
  • Beach Performance(3)
    10%
  • Customer Service(1)
    3%

Languages

  • English(30)
    100%

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