a detector for Vancouver, BC???

I don't know who told you that machine wasn't suitable but don't listen to them. There's nothing special about BC geology. Also, there are hundreds of machines that are all round, general purpose detectors that will do any number of jobs for you. Just pick the one you can best afford that has the right description of capabilities for you.

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You're probably going to have to go up a bit in price to find what you are looking for.

Consider the following:

Tesoro Tiger Shark (or a Tesoro Sand Shark if you want PI technology)
 
Garrett AT Pro 

Minelab Excalibur

White's Dual Field

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	I phoned Teknetics, they told me that while the Delta 4000 would work in salt water beaches, it wasn't it's optimal use.

Salt water beaches are a trial for any detector. Don't let that put you off. The Delta 4000 has a lot going for it. It just doesn't have automatic ground balance. You can compensate for that by using the computer between your headphones. Besides, the worst area for instability is the area right next to the waterline. I wouldn't EVER take a non-submersible machine there. EVER.

Personal experience: I used my Garrett Groundhog next to the shoreline once and set it down to recover a target. A tiny wave came by and knocked it over, soaking it. It took me a week to clean and repair it. I was lucky to have the necessary skills to do that. It still works fine to this day. You can count on a mistake like that happening to you. Trust me on that.

The most productive areas on a beach, salt or otherwise, are about 8 feet away from the waterline and continuing back from there. Look for the path folks would take from the area where they sunbathe to the concessions (if any) or the parking lot. The truly best area is in the water itself. For that, I have a good recommendation for you.

See if you can rent or borrow a Tesoro Tiger Shark. I have one and it performs exceedingly well in salt water, fresh water and on dry land. It is the finest overall machine I have ever owned. It has two drawbacks. One is the lack of ability to change the coil. It is hard wired for keeping it waterproof. The other is the ability to pinpoint with the 10" coil. Oh, you can do it but it takes lots and lots of practice. As an experienced user now, I find it to be easy but when I first started using it, pinpointing was difficult. Now, it's a snap. Waterproof to 200 feet. Depth on a dime - 14" or so depending on soil condition. Gold rings, it eats them for breakfast. A lovely machine overall and very sturdy. Lifetime guarantee and free technical support for life.

If you buy it from KellyCo, it may qualify for the BOGO (Buy One, Get One) promotion they often have where you can get a second detector at a discount or free. Packaging deals for that machine are good, too.

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	One question... if I order something from an American supplier, will there be a, duty, charge on it coming to Vancouver?

Here in the US, the customs folks don't care much about anything smaller than a container full of goods or a vehicle. I don't know how Canadian customs is but I mailed a full box of 10,000 LEDs to a friend of mine in Burnaby (from Australia) and there was no customs due.

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