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Valued Member
United States
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I'm looking to buy a unit. I'd like to be around $150 maybe $200. Are new units, like a Garrett Ace 350, that much better or improved over older models. Not really sure what an older comparable model would be. Would a Garrett GTA350 be a comparable older model.
I guess I'm thinking I could find an older (better/comparable) unit for less money than a Garrett 350 or At Pro.
Any suggestions if possible and what models they would be?
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Valued Member
United States
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For $200, you would have to buy a much older unit that is comparable with the at pro. An older Whites would be notable. With the 350, $200 would probably get you a newer used unit that is quite better than the 350.
The GTA 350 was produced from the 90s to the mid 2000s. I have never used one, but I would imagine, other than not having a DD coil, it could be just as good as the Ace 350.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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You can grab yourself an older CScope for that money. Excellent machines, the only down side is they are UK made so tend to need a little love, but great machines.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Valued Member
United States
425 Posts |
Last night I stopped by the local Treasure Hunters Club meeting to see what was going on. A guy there sold me his like new Tesoro Lobo Super Traq for $250. He really gave me a great deal since my last Metal detector was a White from the 1970's. I grew up hunting ACW stuff in Virginia but now gonna try finding some gold here. Wish me luck!
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New Member
United States
16 Posts |
Newer model detectors are just refined versions of older ones. Its not like the technology has changed dramatically over the years. Newer units will have better sensitivity adjustments, discrimination, etc.
Just remember with older machines, if it was used improperly (moisture inside components, or poorly stored) they can run into problems with the circuit boards. Just be sure to take a good look at the detector (coils, control box) and make sure its in good shape.
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New Member
United States
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General TSO....I think that you are a Newbie to Metal Detecting?...older detectors can save you money but they can also have problems....I would advise getting a new detector from an authorized dealer....buying new will save you a lot of headaches down the road....also if you do have some problems you can go to your dealer...and also you will have a factory warranty....
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Good luck Oden when your out trying to find that AU
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New Member
United States
8 Posts |
I like the older metal detectors and lately very seldom do I buy new. Now saying that...I have been in this hobby for over 44 years and know in most cases what I am buying (used) but frankly buying used can be a gamble.....most of the times I do good...I get a great detector for a lot less than the new price....other times....the detector is so bad that it can only be used for parts....but that is the fun of collecting.....Joe
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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To be honest General, it's the same old story..... despite what machine you buy if you don't walk over it, you ain't gunna find it!! By the way if your wanting to beach detect get a sovereign elite, rubbish on farmland but by far the best beach detector ever made  You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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