Deleon Or Vaquero?

[thomas_miles25]

I am going to be purchasing a new detector soon and wanted to get some input on these two detectors? I hunt mostly coins and jewelry and live in northern ohio. I am leaning toward the Vaquero but the Deleon has TID so I am between the two could someone pursade me one way or the other please? Thanks for any input as it is appreciated.

 

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[JOE(USA)]

thomas_miles25,

Hi, I seen you are still trying to make up your mind on which Tesoro detector. Here is my take on it. If you can afford it, buy the DeLeon that way you are not going to end up wanting TID that the Vaquero doesn't have. For a coin and jewelry hunter I'll hands down tell you that you will like the DeLeon better. I don't know if you are interested in a used machine but I have a Golden uMax on my ebay store that I used for field testing. It is in excellent condition, priced right, but does not come with a warranty card. The Golden kind of falls between the V and D in that it has audio ID and the notch discrimination feature. I would like you to buy from me but, I'll try to help you further regardless. Joe

 

[thomas_miles25]

My only thing with the Deleon is that there is no manual ground balance. Do they both have about the same depth? I would think the V would be deeper with the gb. Can you give me a link to your ebay store? I might just buy from you if prices are right. Do you ever have any deals with either of these detectors?

 

[JOE(USA)]

thomas_miles25,

Don't let the lack of a GB control sway you on the DeLeon unless you live in Oregon. The DeLeon has super depth even without GB. It also IDs perfectly at those depths. Several guys here on Tnet use the DeLeon and they will tell you the same thing.
It is vary rare for me to get in a late model Tesoro such as the DeLeon or Vaquero, nobody gets rid of them and if they do the machines command a ridiculously high price. My ebay link is right here at the bottom of this message block.
Joe

 

[Cynangyl]

I am sure you would enjoy either machine but if you are wanting TID then of course, the DeLeon would be the best choice. The DeLeon would still get plenty of depth and you can't beat that lifetime warranty! No matter what you get or where you are obligated by the tnet oath to get some pics of finds on here as soon as possible! Happy Hunting!

 

[dahut]

Heres how this always plays out, so lets just go there:

Get the DeLeon if you are like 90% of detectorists. You will spend most of your time in 'casual detecting' pursuits, and the D will suit you well. So would the Golden.

Get the Vaquero if you are a "beep and dig" user or fancy yourself a relichead.

Either detector will detect metal, by intended design. They will do it about equally as well, under most conditions. Beyond that they are two different animals, an apples vs. oranges situation. If in doubt, follow Joes advice... he knows his stuff.

If in doubt about the D, read this: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,145276.0.html

 

[thomas_miles25]

Thanks a lot guys I think I am going to go with Joe's advice as well asother peoples and get the Deleon!!! You will be seeing pics of my finds!!!!

 

[Cynangyl]

YAY!! Looking forward to the pics!!