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Canada
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Hi guys,
Coin collector here who doesn't know a thing about metal detecting. My step-father wants to get into metal detecting. He lives in a rural area in Northern Ontario and does not have access to good metal detecting equipment. Since I live close to Toronto, he asked me to find him a good starter kit for metal detecting. I think his goal is to search old silver and gold mine sites and also to look for coins and jewellery. He needs a detector that will know the difference between metals. I noticed a few kits at my local big box stores that seem reasonably priced to me but I don't want to get him junk either. Remember, he's never done this before, he's fairly old so I assume he would not like something very cumbersome. Let's say my max budget is 400 bucks. Is there anything you can recommend? Also, what accessories would he definitely need? Thanks.
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 United States
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Ace 350 John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any one of the Ace's would make a great choice (250 or 350) But if you can save yourself another $100-150, the AT-PRO is by far the best machine for the money in the marketplace. Impressive detector.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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thanks guys, seems like Garrett is the way to go. Would you recommend the 150? What other tools will he definitely need?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I plan on heading out to BC for the summer and would like to buy a metal detector . Am wondering if anyone can recommend a good dealer in the Calgary area ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I suggest do your own homework, and read up on the reviews. Some of the machines mentioned are "ho-hum". Find a higher-end used brand, and save hundreds over new. Many people buy a detector and become discouraged because they don't strike it rich the first few times out, so, many good used machines on the market. Don't forget an electronic hand-held pinpointer, will save a lot of time finding targets in the hole.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I suggest do your own homework, and read up on the reviews. Some of the machines mentioned are "ho-hum". Find a higher-end used brand, and save hundreds over new. Many people buy a detector and become discouraged because they don't strike it rich the first few times out, so, many good used machines on the market. Don't forget an electronic hand-held pinpointer, will save a lot of time finding targets in the hole.  Good advice... Found this website last night while looking for used metal detectors... Does anyone know anything about it?... Looks like a nice site. http://www.treasureclassifieds.com/ |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I've used an ACE-250 for three years now and like it a lot. It's very good for coins and I like the tone system instead of beeps.
I haven't hunted much with it in Jewelry or Relic mode.
It's been reliable and fun to use. I've been able to locate coins down to about eight inches.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Ended up picking up a used Ace 250 for 230$. Thanks for the information guys. Hopefully he finds something!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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also came with a garret pointer as well. guys said he hardly used it.
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United States
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i saw a 350 for sale at a pawn shop yesterday for $249.00
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