$200 budget. What would recommend? Used is ok.

theoutlaw · Jan 22, 2015

What would you guys recommend for my first machine on a $200 budget? So far I'm looking at the Eurotek Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Gti1500, and Garrett GTA 1000 Ultra. I don't mind buying a used one if it gets me a better detector. I'm going to be using it on a saltwater beach, relic hunting, parks, and maybe for prospecting when I visit family out in Washington state.

Pastor Bob · Jan 22, 2015

Eurotek Pro or Fisher F2 would be my suggestions.

marcus118 · Jan 22, 2015

If you're going on wet sand or the water you need either a PI or multi freq. machine.

Big Boys Hobbies · Jan 22, 2015

Pastor Bob said:
Eurotek Pro or Fisher F2 would be my suggestions.

Great choices! If you stay in the dry sand you will be ok. Salt water has to many minerals for single frequency machines to handle!

Feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email with questions. Bart

theoutlaw · Jan 22, 2015

Thanks for all the help so far. I don't plan messing around much in the water or wet sand. What do you guys think of the Teknetics Delta 4000 if I can get one for under $200? Right now my top choice is eurotek pro for $160.

sycotoad · Jan 23, 2015

Had the Delta twice and the ETP twice - I prefer the ETP as it has great iron audio and it goes deeper than the Delta - However the PP on the Delta is much better - Either way you cant go wrong .......

Milhaus · Jan 23, 2015

To be completely honest with you, if I had to start over knowing what I know now with $200, I would start with getting a quality pinpointer: ProPointer, Deteknix etc, then use Hobby Lobby's 40% off coupon to get the BH Tracker IV.

Other option is to get the base Eurotek, and ask the sponsor for a super basic pinpointer like the F2 or BH.

But I'd go with quality pinpointer all day, every day. Then save up for a better detector, on that budget Eurotek Pro is a slam dunk. Easy choice.

stingray · Jan 23, 2015

ETP with 11"DD and if u can sqeeze in the 5" coil 'twud be great. get the NEL sharp...

theoutlaw · Jan 24, 2015

Just scored an Ace350 off ebay for $193 shipped. Not exactly what I was looking for but it does have a DD coil.

woodbutcher · Jan 24, 2015

Nice,and that detector will find a lot!The dd coil is great.

hoser · Jan 25, 2015

Congrats, you got yourself a great machine. Have fun, find much.

metaladdict · Jan 25, 2015

Learn the 350 it will give you a lot! I know I found loads of gold jewelry with my 250! I was very blessed to be in the right place at the right time. Been hunting for about 5 years now. Location is everything in detecting too not just real estate.

Patriot1776 · Jan 26, 2015

Good Question:
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Surf Master · Jan 27, 2015

Etp

With the 8 inch coil , for 200.00, I would come up with about 80.00 more & get the 11dd coil, with it, Earl

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