Is this a good deal?

[huntup1]

Hello I am looking to start metal detecting as a hobby. I seen on craigslist a Garrett investigator Ace for $ 75. I am assuming it is a 90"s model but I'm not sure its green and has a solid coil. It has no screen just two knobs. My question is this a good deal if its in good condition? Or should I go another route? Thanks
Dave

[Dustyloins]

Originally Posted by huntup1

Hello I am looking to start metal detecting as a hobby. I seen on craigslist a Garrett investigator Ace for $ 75. I am assuming it is a 90"s model but I'm not sure its green and has a solid coil. It has no screen just two knobs. My question is this a good deal if its in good condition? Or should I go another route? Thanks
Dave

That's a new one on me. You can get a new Tesoro Compadre for $150 and a lifetime warranty.....something you won't have with any other detector.

Dusty

[Iron Patch]

Detectors have come a long way so don't waste money on old junk.

[dogpound]

mostlikly looks like this

http://www.tacticaloptions.com/detai...b=513&Item=380

[DIGGER27]

Looks like an old style Ace 150 with no screen.
Not a good deal.

If you want a true starter unit that won't frustrate you, there are 4 that most of the members here will fight about but will also recommend...

The Tesoro Compadre and the slightly upgraded Tesoro Silver
The Garrett Ace 250
The Fisher F2


A few like the Whites Coinmaster, but not as much as the others..

These are all at $200 and under and all will give you a great first experience.
As you upgrade, you move up in features and benefits from there.

[huntup1]

Dog pound thats the one. Thanks everyone for the advise. After reading your post I'd rather get a new one that I know there not going to be a problem with it. I'll look into the ones that you all have mentioned.
Thanks Dave

[Dustyloins]

"Arf" dogpound!!!!!

Dusty

[RWJR13]

The original ACE was like that.....That model there is what they have taught the "Crime Scene Search" class with at Garrett....Now they use the CSI 250..............

[Iron Patch]

Originally Posted by dogpound

mostlikly looks like this

http://www.tacticaloptions.com/detai...b=513&Item=380

That looks just like the one I had as a kid in the late 80s... and it was pretty sad. A current Ace 250 would put a very bad beating on that old thing.