Need Help

[KESTREL0222]

I am trying to figure out which detector I should get for my first one. My price range is $350 max. I am considering the Minelab Xterra 30. I was also considering a Garrett Ace 250 (less $$$). Is the Minelab worth the extra $$$? Please consider that I am a NEWBEE and have no experience, yet. Are there others that I should be considering?

My original price range was around $250 max. I am just wondering if for the extra $$$, would I be getting a much better machine that I will not "grow" out of relatively soon?

My plan is to purchase only (1) detector that will last me for a long time.

Sorry for all the questions in regards to "which detector" I should purchase, but I want to make sure that I will be happy with this purchase, not wishing that I "should have" spent the extra $$$ to get a "better" machine to start with.

Thanks,

Tom

[TNHunter]

I would call tony in ct and talk with him he has good advice.
Paul

[KESTREL0222]

Thanks Paul, That sounds like a good idea. I'll give Tony a call this afternoon.

[SkiWhiz]

I second what TNHunter says about giving Tony a call. I was going to get the Minelab Xterra 30 myself but decided to get the Tesoro Cibola instead. After reading many many reviews on the two detectors mentioned (Xterra/Cibola) for days and days, the Cibola positive reviews outweighted the Xterra by far. But I am sure some will tell you that the Xterra is better. The Cibola doesn't have a target readout/depth indicator/etc. but it is easy to use and goes plenty deep & gets the job done. I had a Ace250,good machine for the money but in my opinion even with all it's bells & whistles it is no comparison to my Cibola. Good luck! Steve.

[TerryETex]

Tom I would go with the Ace 250. I've had the X-TERRA 50 which is a very good machine but for the price the 250 can't be beat. It has all the features and performance a person could want and will last you a very long time. HH

[KESTREL0222]

Steve & Terry,

Thanks for your advise, I too have been reading a lot of great things in regards to the Ace 250. As I mentioned in my original post, My plan is to purchase only (1) detector that will last me for a long time. I'm just trying to make the right choice, I guess the Ace is the one!

Thanks again,

Tom