1st detector

[jabreen]

So what shoud I get for a 1st detecor? All detecting is in New England (NH / MA). Ebay tells me to get this -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ACE-250-Garrett...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837b53df0

BUT, what shoud I get?

Thanks alll.

 

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[jpitt1970]

I didn't look @ the link, but if it were me, I'd buy a Whites!!!!! I've had a bare bones 4900d since the '80's....no meter, just knobs and I've found everything from as small as CW brass percussion caps & bb's to live Confederate cannonballs. I have found a CS belt buckle, Union Eagle breast plate, countless bullets, buttons, coins and even a gold ring. I even found a sword scabbard minus the leather...that would be the hilt & the tip in my own yard. Of course I have dug up all the garbage & other crap that you would expect to find, but with a Whites machine, you can distinguish what the signals are going to be and the depth, after some experience with it, even without a meter in front of your face, just by the sound each type of metal makes.

Just my loyal opinion

Jon

 

[LaKASkill]

Use this site to buy your detector, which ever you choose.

http://www.kellycodetectors.com/garrett/garrett-ace250.htm

 

[TreasureHunters]

Thanks for the link, I was gonna order mine from ebay, they seem to have better deals..

 

[LaKASkill]

But, did you see the free stuff that comes with it at KellyCo? Kelly Co is a no BS company, they get it right the first time with top notch customer support. I bought my Ace250 through them and received it in no time.

No worries though, your welcome for the link. Good luck in your search for the right detector.

 

[sscindercoop]

Minelab X-terra 30 is around the same price as the ace 250 might want to check it out.

 

[fisher2]

either kellyco or go to the forums selling threads near bottom of page poppa has alot of nice things going right now

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

But, did you see the free stuff that comes with it at KellyCo? Kelly Co is a no BS company, they get it right the first time with top notch customer support. I bought my Ace250 through them and received it in no time.

No worries though, your welcome for the link. Good luck in your search for the right detector.

The free stuff that comes with it is from the manufactor, most if not all good dealers will give you the same stuff.

You can also check the "for sale" board here, lots of good deals there to be found.............

 

[briankb70]

buy a white's like a used classic III
i use it as a backup but like it as much or more than my dfx

 

[jap1966]

I just got into hunting myself and I would agree with the at least checking at Kellyco. The reason is you can contact them and ask questions that you have and buying used might get you into a problem like I did. I bought a Whites Prism ll used at a pawnshop and used it once and the next time I pulled it out it had no audio. I called the whites Manufacturer and it would not have been cost effective to get it repaired. So all I am saying no matter where you get your first detector try to get a warranty, but good luck on your search. You will not regret getting into detecting it is a great Hobie. Jap

 

[GibH]

Thanks for the link, I was gonna order mine from ebay, they seem to have better deals..

I think if you compare the prices, you will find the same price offered by online retailers like metaldetector.com and Kellyco. Ebay deals may have the SAME price, but they do not have BETTER prices. I've never ordered from kellyco, but the service I got from the folks at metaldetector.com was awesome. You tend to get better service from bricks-n-clicks dealers than strictly online e-tailers.

 

[ticm]

Best detector and service bar none

http://whiteselectronics.com/index.php

 

[Old River]

Kellyco. I've done business with them for years. Do not regret it...

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I just got into hunting myself and I would agree with the at least checking at Kellyco. The reason is you can contact them and ask questions that you have and buying used might get you into a problem like I did. I bought a Whites Prism ll used at a pawnshop and used it once and the next time I pulled it out it had no audio. I called the whites Manufacturer and it would not have been cost effective to get it repaired. So all I am saying no matter where you get your first detector try to get a warranty, but good luck on your search. You will not regret getting into detecting it is a great Hobie. Jap

I have bought 8 used detectors, one off of Ebay, the rest off of the boards either here or TD. Every one of them arrived in good condition and working with out a problem. I am in the process of buying another Excal 1000 used right now. I do not have the slightest fear of it not working properly. I would not buy one from a pawn shop that didn't have a warranty....

If you buy one from an active local member, who has been here for awhile (no slight meant to any new members) you will get a good deal on a good detector and most of us are honest and care about our reputations.

In the long run you get a better deal on a mid to high end detector used as you can sell it and get most of your money back. The depreciation was absorbed by the original buyer.

 

[Texasgopher]

Definitely go with kellyco. You will get a bunch of free stuff, a warranty, and they are just plain good people to deal with. Get which ever metal detector feels right to you. I can personally vouch for Garrett being a great machine though. People are finding amazing stuff all over the world with that thing. If you are into relic hunting at all though you might want to check out at least the "GTAx 550' or the "Master hunter CX plus" the master hunter is a beast at relics and coins. Good luck with your first machine and happy hunting!

TG

 

[allen]

welcome to treasurenet
get something easy to learn with,
then upgrade to something a bit better.