Opinion On This Model

colu,

I am glad you brought up this subject since I personally would like to find the most effective/efficient and economical metal detector that is capable of doing the following:

a) indicating what type and approximate size of metallic object has been located,

b) determining the depth of the located object below the surface.

c) capable of searching in either shallow water or on dry land.

I know that the prices of metal detectors range all over the board but I would like to purchase a brand/model that has a very good track record backed up by an excellent customer service department in the event technical issues should occur with the equipment...

Thanks

The ACE 150 is an excellent choice, capable of finding some very nice relics.
mdp, this would be an excellent choice for you or the ACE 250 (little more money)
I have the ACE 350, love it! Found lots of coins with it. Pretty accurate on type of coin in ground and depth.
Usually, but not always, the model number indicates price of detector :-)

I just got the 250; happy with it so far. Still learning it's various nuances.

Will do. Any tips on general places to go? I've heard parks and playgrounds but, isn't it to a point illegal to start digging holes in parks? Lol

I just bought a Ace 350.00 but it hasnet been delivered yet.
I shopped around in stores and on the net for 6 months.
I found out the Ace 250 and 350 are very much sought after.
From all I have read I thibk you made a great choice.
Happy Hunting and Happy Trails to you.

I'm really happy with the ace 250. Never pay sticker price for something in the $100 range and up. It's you're not getting a chunk of, you don't talk enough!

Hello,

I am very new to detecting having done it only once in my life. The experience was very enjoyable except for the fact of having to dig for hours and finding out that the detector I was using just found pieces of lead pipes, beer can tabs, or pieces of steel cable.

I have read all of the Garrett advertising propaganda on their upper end models like the 2500 etc.(or similar make/model) but still feel a bit confused on exactly how a model 2500 will benefit a user more compared to a model 300, for example.

It would be very helpful if someone could explain the verifiable advantages from their own experiences of exactly why one would want to shell out the extra $ for a 2500 model instead of the less expensive model 300.

I am convinced that Garrett is an excellent brand but am still open to other make/models if a better overall value can be obtained.

I will be primarily looking for coins, medals, arrowheads, and jewelry in tobacco fields, grassy areas adjacent to very old homes(1800s), and 5" deep water within creek beds.

Thanks for the assistance.,
mdpmedia

Can you clarify in greater detail exactly what you mean by this above statement and what the specific feature on a detector implementing this action is usually called?

Also what make/model do you now use and in what type of environment are you detecting?

'Trashy' is a pretty general catch-all category.

Thanks much,
mdpmedia