Bill_Ace_350
Elite Member
Garrett will screw you if your product fails in warranty period.
Never been screwed by Garrett.
How did they screw you?
Garrett will screw you if your product fails in warranty period.
While on this subject, where do you recommend finding used detectors in this price range? I have no problem with used but as a new person to this hobby, how do you know what is what in a second hand machine?
Thanks
Well here goes folks. Descriptions Descriptions of the machine you MAY want to get. I live near Galveston,Tx., and I will do most of my hunting on beach areas. I just ordered an ACE 300 and it's not here yet...by the end of this week it will be. In short, I'm thinking about selling it right off the bat...$300 shipped. WHY? I should have done MORE research on this machine. I was talking about getting it on a different thread and wound up reading this. The 300 operates on one freq. only. The description on line says #1. it operates on 8 khz and the email I got today from Garrett, said it operates on 10 khz !! #2. The 300 has no multiple freq's which you really need. #3. I learned from the other thread that it's OK to hunt in DRY sand and on fresh water beaches and in shallow fresh water....BUT NOT WET BEACH SAND. That's the killer that took the wind out of my sails. The 300 comes with only 2 accessories......coil cover and sheath for fowl weather and rain. There is a LOT of wet beach sand in this area.....not like big Florida and California beaches. So, this is why I may sell it to someone without even opening the box. I think I will look into the 400 as $$$$ is tight for me. PM if your interested in a NIB 300. I live in 77563. (Ed.M.)
Why are you buying new? That’s your problem,your on a limited budget that’s not bad at all if you look at the used machines..Lots of great ones out there on these forums for sale in your budget,and 10 x s better than new starter machines in your price line..Few At pros going for $280? That’s a insanely cheap price ,and lots of guys use them on the beach..hard to beat that machine for all around
Remember.....I am a Rookie. Live and learn sir. But your right tho. I'm very leary about used equipment. I've learned that some sellers do not tell you everything about whats for sale. (i.e. something may be wrong with it). If I can sell mine, I'll definitely look into the used AT Pro's for $280.