Clever, Budget-Friendly Cyber Monday Gifts For Tweens & Teens
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A Fun New Hobby for the Entire Family!
Tweens (ages 10-12) and teenagers are hard to please, which only amplifies during the holiday season when gift-giving. You shouldn’t have to buy the most high-end OLED TV or advanced video game system to meet your kids’ expectations. There are modestly priced really cool gifts that will bring hours of entertainment and nods of approval. And for the money, the best gifts include activities that are unplugged—getting kids moving, learning and outside in fresh air. That’s why a metal detector for treasure hunting is the ideal holiday gift for this age group.
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Get Started on a budget everyone can agree on.
For under $200, you can purchase a professional-quality beginners’ metal detector full-featured enough to locate tons of buried treasure. In a nutshell, this hobby involves using a detector to search for metal objects that are buried in the ground (typically up to 8 inches). Today’s units can even distinguish between a bottle cap and a coin. Treasure that hobbyists find daily includes: coins, jewelry, war relics, antiques/collectibles, gold; and sometimes even meteorites! There’s no better lesson in science and history than taking a metal detector out in the field.
There are lots of places to explore your new hobby.
Kids can use a metal detector in their own neighborhood, at a local park, school—anywhere treasure hunting is allowed. The design of metal detectors has evolved to include younger users, as units are now lighter, easier to operate and have adjustable shafts. This makes it possible for anyone to enjoy the thrill of treasure hunting. When selecting a beginners’ metal detector, your best bet is to find one equipped to “turn on and go.” All necessary adjustments are made automatically, so the user doesn’t have to manually tune the detector. A metal detector is win-win gift for any tech-loving teen or tween—guaranteed! Below is a list of some of our top picks.
Easy-to-Use Metal Detectors for Kids or Teens:
Bounty Hunter Legacy 1500 Metal Detector ($139.99)
Fisher F2 Metal Detector ($199)
Garrett Ace 350 Metal Detector ($297.45)
Bounty Hunter Platinum Metal Detector ($299.95)
Top Picks for Mom and Dad:
Garrett GTI 2500 Pro Package Metal Detector ($934.95)
XP DEUS Wireless Metal Detector ($1,899)
Garrett ATX Metal Detector ($2,120.75)
Remember the accessories!
A hand held Pinpointer is the perfect holiday gift for anyone on your Cyber Monday shopping list. The new Makro Waterproof Pointer is an ideal accessory. This device will quickly pinpoint targets in the hole after they have been detected by your metal detector.
Introduce your kids to an amazing hobby this holiday season. While the kids have lots of indoor hobbies, it is great to get them out and about. Why not consider a hobby that will enhance their learning and keep them moving around. It is both exciting and good excercise. Who knows, the kids might even find a buried treasure while they are at it! Either way, it is good fun and something that will engage your entire family. Metal Detecting is a hobby that will stay with the kids for a lifetime. If they really enjoy it, their first detector will certainly not be their last. The great news is that there will always be an accessory or two on their wish list. This leaves the door open for grand parents, friends and other family members to get them something for a birthday or other holiday!
About the author: Michael Bernzweig manages MetalDetector.com in Southborough, MA. He has written extensively on the subject of metal detecting since the mid 1980’s. He has traveled world-wide in his pursuit of educating, exploring and advising others in the proper use of metal detectors. Outside of the business he enjoys mentoring students, being involved in the community and spending time with his family.
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