I am thinking about getting a metal detector, but not really sure. Right now I'm just looking into it. I remember metal detecting when I was younger with my dad, and it was fun finding all those old coins . 
So I was looking around at some of the lower-end detectors, cause it's been awhile since I've done any detecting, so I don't just want to jump in head first. So I'm looking in about the $200 range. Right now I'm mostly looking at the Ace 250 and Prizm II, leaning towards the Ace 250. Tesoro didn't seem to have anything I could afford and with Fisher I can't find the prices on their site lol. And in case I do decide to get one, there's just a few questions I want to cover first. Like about 20. 
Anywho.....
1. Silent discrimination - I read in the tesoro section I believe about either the cibola or vasquero having silent discrimination, which hurts in finding stuff. Do any other detectors have this?
2. Which metal detectors have the best recovery rate?
3. What's the sweep rate on them? (I am doubting this makes too much difference though)
4. Settings - One of the reasons I am liking the Ace better, cause of the extra settings. Which one has the best?
5. Does the display rate lag on them, being that their digital? My dad used to have a 6000 xl pro (til it was stolen
) and they were supposed to have a good display with the analog/meter/w/e.
6. Are they backlit?
7. Which has the best warranty? If I remember correctly Garrett's gives a lifetime warranty
8. Who has the best customer service? Again somewhere on these forums (believe it was in the Whites section) they basically all are great
9. Display accuracy - which displays are the most accurate to what you actually dig up?
10. Which one has the best sound accuracy?
11. Which one is the sturdiest in design?
12. Which one is best for coins? This is what I mostly plan to use it for, although I may try some relic hunting too.
13. Which has the best depth?
14. Which one is the most accurate in beeping over the right spot?
15. Comparisons to high-priced detectors - Now this one has me a bit confused. I've read reviews for the lower-end detectors and there will be people that say that their Prizm 3 finds more stuff than their friend's XLT. Which makes no sense cause why would the low ones actually be better than the high ones? Are they just BSing, they are the same just the high-end one has more settings, or the high-end one just hasn't been set right? Or even (i doubt it this one) they spend more in flash on the high ones instead of practicality.
16. Will it pay for itself? I like finding old coins & jewelry but it'd be nice if it covered the cost of itself too. :P
17. Are the lower-end ones worth the money? I know anything around $150 or lower isn't if it's new.
18. Should I get a new one, or a used one like off of Ebay? Are ones on ebay not warranted?
19. Overall which brand/model would be best do you think? :P
Lol sorry I know this is like a ton of questions. I am just making sure if I do get one I get the smartest choice. Thank you for at least taking your time to read this if you do.
So I was looking around at some of the lower-end detectors, cause it's been awhile since I've done any detecting, so I don't just want to jump in head first. So I'm looking in about the $200 range. Right now I'm mostly looking at the Ace 250 and Prizm II, leaning towards the Ace 250. Tesoro didn't seem to have anything I could afford and with Fisher I can't find the prices on their site lol. And in case I do decide to get one, there's just a few questions I want to cover first. Like about 20. Anywho.....1. Silent discrimination - I read in the tesoro section I believe about either the cibola or vasquero having silent discrimination, which hurts in finding stuff. Do any other detectors have this?
2. Which metal detectors have the best recovery rate?
3. What's the sweep rate on them? (I am doubting this makes too much difference though)
4. Settings - One of the reasons I am liking the Ace better, cause of the extra settings. Which one has the best?
5. Does the display rate lag on them, being that their digital? My dad used to have a 6000 xl pro (til it was stolen
) and they were supposed to have a good display with the analog/meter/w/e.6. Are they backlit?
7. Which has the best warranty? If I remember correctly Garrett's gives a lifetime warranty
8. Who has the best customer service? Again somewhere on these forums (believe it was in the Whites section) they basically all are great
9. Display accuracy - which displays are the most accurate to what you actually dig up?
10. Which one has the best sound accuracy?
11. Which one is the sturdiest in design?
12. Which one is best for coins? This is what I mostly plan to use it for, although I may try some relic hunting too.
13. Which has the best depth?
14. Which one is the most accurate in beeping over the right spot?
15. Comparisons to high-priced detectors - Now this one has me a bit confused. I've read reviews for the lower-end detectors and there will be people that say that their Prizm 3 finds more stuff than their friend's XLT. Which makes no sense cause why would the low ones actually be better than the high ones? Are they just BSing, they are the same just the high-end one has more settings, or the high-end one just hasn't been set right? Or even (i doubt it this one) they spend more in flash on the high ones instead of practicality.
16. Will it pay for itself? I like finding old coins & jewelry but it'd be nice if it covered the cost of itself too. :P
17. Are the lower-end ones worth the money? I know anything around $150 or lower isn't if it's new.
18. Should I get a new one, or a used one like off of Ebay? Are ones on ebay not warranted?
19. Overall which brand/model would be best do you think? :P
Lol sorry I know this is like a ton of questions. I am just making sure if I do get one I get the smartest choice. Thank you for at least taking your time to read this if you do.
