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New Member
Canada
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I just started this hobby and I am buying a metal detector to find coins (hope fully silver) and I am wondering what you guys use and which metal detector BETWEEN $100-$150 or a little more. Thx!
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Moderator
 United States
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I use the Garrett ACE 350 and really like it. A little out of your price range though.
You might want to look at the ACE 250 though. Nice machine very similar to the ACE 350.
Slightly more than your budget too but, a great machine.
If $150 is about all you want to spend, you can look at the Bounty Hunter series. I've heard of some nice finds including a 1794 Large Cent found with one.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wasn't happy with my low end detector, it went beep, in monotone.
Every signal sounds the same.
I suggest saving up and buying a multi-tone detector, used.
That's what I did, and dug lots of silver and old coins my second year out.
You can find on-line reviews of low and mid-priced detectors.
Good luck with your choice.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just got the Ace 250, and while the jury is still out as I haven't had all that much time to use it yet because I have been too busy with work, the little use I have given it so far I've been pretty impressed. Multi-tone, built in pinpointer, very lightweight. Like!
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Moderator
United States
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I do park and beach detecting here in Southern California, and found my ACE to be pretty much right on target with I.D. and depth (most of the time).
The Fisher F2 is also a very respected, entry level detector.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
570 Posts |
I can affirm to save up and get a better used detector. I have upgraded multiple times since starting the hobby. I currently use a Minelab Excalibur II, since I mostly do beach detecting. I started out with a Tesoro Compadre. It was a good all around detector. Just do your research and figure out what type of detecting you want to do, what type of features you can and can't live without. There are plenty of great sites that compare different features. Good luck out there!
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Pillar of the Community
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from another beginner, the ace250 is a great little learning machine that should still do the job when you are no longer a learner. I havnt found anything notable yet, but thats just a matter of time I believe.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
979 Posts |
Save up for the 250. And if you barter right, you can get one under $200.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1795 Posts |
Take the advice ..save up a little more money and do your homework before you buy. Why upgrade when you use that money with a bit more and get a better detector with some decent features. Remember you only get what you pay for. Best of Luck in finding what you want.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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With my ace250, I found a 1926 merc on my second hunt, along with a buffalo. I haven't gotten to hunt too much yet, but if there's something in the ground, the ace250 will find it for you. I got mine from big boy hobbies. If you do business with them, tell em Ryan M sent you. I have also done business with new england detectors. Both are great and will settle on prices below everyone else I have talked to (quite a few places wouldn't come down on prices)
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Posted 09/10/2012 8:12 pm
