I can guarantee anyone who uses a pin pointer for a few outings would never be without one once you see the advantages. For a start any targets that are on edge are sometimes difficult to locate with the detector only, and you end up digging deeper and wider than you need to and risk scratching the find, plus all the wasted time and energy. Another good reason especially on pasture, is small finds drop into the grass and are difficult to see especially when covered in soil, also difficult to pick up if the grass is a couple of inches long and you have gloves on.