I thought I might try a new shovel out and I’m willing to buy a expensive one too. But for the sand scoop as rather buy a cheap one since it will be used for like a week each year if I travel to the beach.
Best diggers I have found are from Lesche. Best sand scoops for me are from sunspot. There are other good scoop brands but look at warranty and workmanship. Quality beach scoops are expensive for a reason. You may only use it for a week a year, but if your cheap scoop breaks on day one, what are you going to use the rest of the week?
For scoop I went cheap and it has been kicking a$$ without skipping a beat. It is the Quest Scoopal, bought it from Craig @ Show Me Treasure (forum sponsor here).