Garret ACE 250

[Weezbad]

whats the deal with the Garret ACE 250? i see it everywhere its only about 250$ is this the 8th wonder of the world or just a really good entry level machine.

[jackdevil]

Originally Posted by Weezbad

whats the deal with the Garret ACE 250? i see it everywhere its only about 250$ is this the 8th wonder of the world or just a really good entry level machine.

You could probably get an Ace350 for that price!

[GoldenEagle]

I bought a really nice one for $20 at a garage sale, but I wouldn't hold my breath at finding another one at that price.

[Left4Dead]

It's a great first detector. The only issues you may have are,it's more difficult to pin point than others in it's price range. But once you learn how it's a snap. Just watch a YouTube video, mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z2bmnbaIb8

Mike

[allank]

I like mine! it goes deep , its easy to understand and not too heavy.... it does like to scream though, kinda like a perfect date

[Curbdog]

Originally Posted by allank

I like mine! it goes deep , its easy to understand and not too heavy.... it does like to scream though, kinda like a perfect date

Dude said "kinda like a perfect date."

[JBEXPRESS]

Its an awesome detector for its class! $212 Brand New or around $170 if you can find used! Ive had mine for almost 2 years now and Its made me some good money!

[007tallguy]

there's no question that the 250 will find you some good stuff! it's like a blood hound when it comes to sniffing out coins.

[robby4570]

It is indeed a REALLY REALLY good entry machine! And one that will remain active in my stable even after I get a second or third detector. I love mine and it has performed incredibly for me.

[pulltabMiner]

The 250 has proven itself for sure.

[Jo ann]

Originally Posted by Weezbad

whats the deal with the Garret ACE 250? i see it everywhere its only about 250$ is this the 8th wonder of the world or just a really good entry level machine.

I'm still waiting for my 150 with upgrade coil so I know nothing, but what I've read it is one of the better ones in that price range, also don't worry about the ace 350 because many people go back to using the 250.

[CI Guy]

Originally Posted by Jo ann

also don't worry about the ace 350 because many people go back to using the 250.

I'm one who went back to a 250 from a 350.

[Weezbad]

my dad got a 1350 gtp and has an old 250 says i can have it..i figure i'll let my son use it while indoctrinating him and my wife into the hobby. just heard a lot of good stuff about it..guess its true.

[MrJeep]

Originally Posted by Weezbad

just heard a lot of good stuff about it..guess its true.

It is!!!

[sllingshot47]

It is WELL THOUGHT OUT and extremely versatile. It even has tonal quirks that let you know if the target is small, large, or close to trash, notwitstanding the regular ID tones. I've even gotten to the point I can easily pinpoint in motion. Now I hardly look at the ID anymore. I'm a tot-lotter,parks and schools hunter and it's kept me from getting any other ID machine. It's outstanding, in my opinion, for the price.

[donnyjaguar]

I've had my ACE 250 for a year and got it based on advice from this group. It was sound advice. The closest other detector I've used is my friend's Fisher F2. Its seems to be just as good but I like the fact the ACE 250 uses a quartet of AA batteries and not 9V cells which I consider largely outdated. I wouldn't consider the ACE 150 because it lacks the pinpointing feature which will save you a lot of digging. I can pinpoint so well with the ACE 250 now that I don't even use my handheld pinpointing wand anymore.

[Eric1]

Originally Posted by CI Guy

I'm one who went back to a 250 from a 350.

Why?

The 350 looks the same as the 250, but has a better searchcoil. If that searchcoil is any better???

[tater]

Originally Posted by Weezbad

my dad got a 1350 gtp and has an old 250 says i can have it..i figure i'll let my son use it while indoctrinating him and my wife into the hobby. just heard a lot of good stuff about it..guess its true.

WOW! What a deal. Tell your dad thanks and get to swinging!!!

[box]

I like my 250. Great to start with.

[booker]

The 250 is a heck of machine. Mine paid for itself and a MXT. I loaned my 250 to a friend and he wont give it back