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Ed1840
Ed1840 Posts: 355
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I'm thinking about starting in the hobby. I have tried it with a friends, and I really liked it. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, just in case I lose intrest. Any ideas on a reasonable detector that can help me get started. Brands, Models, and any other advice greatly appreciated.

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  • pocketpiececommems
    pocketpiececommems Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If you go to a metal detecting store they will sometimes have used ones at a reasonable price that you might want to try.
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  • pcgs69
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    I've heard a lot of good reviews from the Garrett ACE 250. It's rather inexpensive (looks like around $215 on eBay and if you use BING cashback you'll save another $20). Although I don't own one, they say it's one of the best machines for the money. And with a summer or two of detecting, I'm fairly certain it will pay for itself.

    Just a warning, it's a fairly addictive hobby!
  • ricko
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    The Ace 250 is a great starter machine...and some people just use it all the time, for years. Good product. Cheers, RickO
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    Ed1840 Posts: 355
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    << <i>I'm thinking about starting in the hobby. I have tried it with a friends, and I really liked it. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg, just in case I lose intrest. Any ideas on a reasonable detector that can help me get started. Brands, Models, and any other advice greatly appreciated. >>



    I actually have been looking at the Ace 250, believing that Garrett is one of the better names.
  • Ed1840
    Ed1840 Posts: 355
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    << <i>I've heard a lot of good reviews from the Garrett ACE 250. It's rather inexpensive (looks like around $215 on eBay and if you use BING cashback you'll save another $20). Although I don't own one, they say it's one of the best machines for the money. And with a summer or two of detecting, I'm fairly certain it will pay for itself.

    Just a warning, it's a fairly addictive hobby! >>




    I know what you mean. I had my friends for a couple of days, and hated to give it back. I stayed out until dark from about 8am both days.

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