My first metal detector
Ed1840
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I went on Kellyco last night and bought a Garrett Ace 250. I picked this because of all the great advice from forum members, and maybe a little from the reviews. I can't wait until it arrives. It is only 20+ degrees and windy in Pa. right now so I don't think I will be doing too much anyway. At least I will be prepared for spring. Any little tricks anyone can help with will greatly be appreciated. It's my first one. I also picked up a pinpointer because the deal was good. Thanks again to everyone for all the advice.
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Notice scratch from eye to rim
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
<< <i>this is what happens when you use a screwdriver as a pinpointer
Notice scratch from eye to rim
OUCH-- I'll keep that in mind
www.metaldetectingforum.com - it is a great place to learn, friendly people and lots of tips. HH Cheers, RickO
<< <i>You have selected a good starter machine - hey, some people think it is a forever machine, so go for it. May I suggest you check out
www.metaldetectingforum.com - it is a great place to learn, friendly people and lots of tips. HH Cheers, RickO >>
Ditto on what Ricko said (and Bingo was his name-o... B I N G O... sorry, had to finish it)
You may also want to try www.treasurenet.com.
<< <i>Thanks for the websites. I asked what was a good starter unit at a decent price some time ago, and the one I bought is the one that was highly recommended. I just can't wait to get out with it. I have a feeling I will be digging frozen earth
Bah, don't get too excited. It will only find silver and gold.
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<< <i>Thanks for the websites. I asked what was a good starter unit at a decent price some time ago, and the one I bought is the one that was highly recommended. I just can't wait to get out with it. I have a feeling I will be digging frozen earth
Bah, don't get too excited. It will only find silver and gold.
Darn, I guess I will have to learn to like those things.
The "Yeller Feller" is a good entry-level machine. Cheap and simple enough for a beginner or a young person, but not a toy- it's got the stuff to find the goodies. A forum friend of mine visited me here with his first machine (also an Ace 250 "Yeller Feller"), and he dug a 1927 chauffer badge from a median strip I'd hit several times with my GTI-2500. It was probably seven or eight inches down.
<< <i>I also picked up a pinpointer because the deal was good. >>
If by that you mean an electronic pinpointer, then it was money well spent. Those help a lot.
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The "Yeller Feller" is a good entry-level machine. Cheap and simple enough for a beginner or a young person, but not a toy- it's got the stuff to find the goodies. A forum friend of mine visited me here with his first machine (also an Ace 250 "Yeller Feller"), and he dug a 1927 chauffer badge from a median strip I'd hit several times with my GTI-2500. It was probably seven or eight inches down.
<< <i>I also picked up a pinpointer because the deal was good. >>
If by that you mean an electronic pinpointer, then it was money well spent. Those help a lot. >>
It's just a Automax brand electronic pinpointer, but I figured for 20 bucks I couldn't go wrong.
They have a $20 Automax probe now? Man, that's a good price. I have the inline Sun-Ray Invader probe that mounts on my GTI-2500, and it uses all the detector's settings, but honestly, I got just as good or better performance out of the two $35 Tinytec probes I used to have.
Notice I said two Tinytecs- therein lay the problem with $35 Tinytec probes- they didn't last very long in my hands. But they were worth it while they lasted. I always got my money's worth and then some out of 'em. (Which I can't say for the Sun-Ray quite yet, since it was pretty expensive.)
Heck, if you take good care of that pinpointer, it could last you years.