Looking for a good detector for between $200-300, maybe a tiny bit more.. This is for a complete newbie. I've already got an ace250 and they dont like it, plus its mine. I've heard good things about Vaquero's and Tesoros.. any input?
$200-$300 detector? not Ace250
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bazeball7
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I enjoy my F2, have found it easy to use and have had some success with it (although location is still the critical factor). It should be comparable to the Ace 250.
The Jersey Digger
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Even though you are looking for a different brand, the Ace350 is completely different. I went from the 250 to the 350 and it was night and day. Now I use the AT Pro and its even better...Just a suggestion...
A Tesoro will set you free.........
Dusty
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Coinmaster or Coinmaster Pro would be a good choice as well.
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A silver..new
A Cibola...modded if you can find one. About $350
Or, just get a Vaquero. About the same, used, maybe less...About $400 new.
Low end..F2, a fantastic little machine.
A Cibola...modded if you can find one. About $350
Or, just get a Vaquero. About the same, used, maybe less...About $400 new.
Low end..F2, a fantastic little machine.
contenderfan
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Agreed. Coinmaster Pro would run about $280 and it is an awesome detector for the money. My mom has one, and its a little coin hog!
Tesoro - lifetime warranty and lots of extra coils. If you still want to have some VDI the Deleon could work for you. I got mine used for $300.
shadowhound
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or get a bounty hunter IV they might not be bells and whistles but it goes about 8" deep depending on soil, fast recovery and an easy detector to use
Ok, here you say it's for a newbie friend
So why would you care if he has the same brand as you? Something doesn't add up
Because the newbie friend is my older sister, and I will be able to use it about as much as I want. She is also able to use mine(besides the etrac) as much as she wants... She just wants one that is actually hers.
RIdetector
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You should be able to get a F2 with an extra coils etc for less then $300.
Have you considered an Xterra? I had a 305 at the same time I had an Ace and loved the Minelab. Sorta regret selling it, but you can find used ones in great shape for $2-300. Has a lot of features at that price you won't find in other brands and it just works great. Lightweight, easy to learn, long battery life, big display, manual GB, coil frequency options (I preferred the 18.75 but most silver hunters like the LF), etc...
Hmm that could be an option if found at the right price.
They are out there. Seen a couple recently. Will let you know if I stumble across any...
