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.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
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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.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.