bigtime400
Sr. Member
I want to purchase a good detector to search for coins. Any suggestions? And first of all I want to be informed. Can you tell me what to look for in a detector and options etc.? Thanks for your help
khouse said:A lot of us beginners that have 20 plus years under our belts still like using the Ace 250. Don't let the price alone tag a detector a beginer model. I was sceptical to buy a Ace 250. I thought "this thing can't be that good" but it is! I can afford any detector I want but the 250 is just too fun to swing. Yes, if your on a salt beach or highly mineralized ground you would need a different detector. But for hunting good ground and fresh water this detector can do it. Just my opionion.
bigtime400 said:Well thats just it. The Ace 250 very affordable and not that big of a deal if I dont like detecting (which I dont think would happen) The minelab se I have heard good things about but its over $1000. Thats a little steep. But I could wing it and if it is significanly better.... I might concider it. $4000 is out of the question. I plan on searching old houses. Nails from the roof could pose a problem and I heard that the Minelab is alot better at detecting coins if they were near these. Not to mention I hear stories about coins that are burried by my inlaws place but I know they are deeper then a few inches. I think I am leaning twords the cheaper "starter" detector just because I can get a feel for what I want and later upgrade.
I live in southern WI with alot of clay. My inlaws live up north with more sand. I plan on searching both areas. Mostly the old houses school yards etc for coins mainly and whatever else I find.
Thats another good question. What do you need for accessories?