Buying a Garret Ace 150 soon.....good first detector?

[Coinkid]

Would this be a good choice for a good, cheap first detector?

 

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[cryptodave]

Yes, but I would tell to call your local radioshack and see if they have any Discovery 3300s left in stock. You can pick them up for $112 (normally $299). I think it is on the same level as the ACE 250, and is currently cheaper than the ACE 150.

Good luck!

 

[Coinkid]

ok, thanks alot!

 

[Coinkid]

My radioshack doesn't have one =/ But they do have a 2200...

 

[cryptodave]

You might want to call back and ask if any in the surrounding areas have one, because from my understanding, they will ship from store to store for free.

The 2200 is supposedly a decent machine. I have no experience with it though.

 

[Coinkid]

Well, I need a detector by saturday, so I'm going to go with the 2200...It's on clearance....for 49.97!!

 

[Coinkid]

and if I don't like it, there are two 2200's selling on Ebay with bids up to 91 bucks...lmao

 

[cryptodave]

Good luck to you!

 

[Coinkid]

You've been VERY helpful!! Thanks alot!! :P

 

[jorge del norte]

check this link first, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/board,210.0.html

you need to ask for the part number price first.....to get the good price.

I have used the 2200 and 3300, the 3300 is well worth it........2200 is not as good.

 

[Coinkid]

well, none of the radioshacks in my area currently have the 3300 in stock...and I'm going to Hilton Head SC for two weeks on saturday...I'll be able to go detecting on the beaches while I'm there, so thats why I want to get the detector now....

 

[KinjoVT]

It's funny to read this. I was in one of the local radio shacks today and saw all the metal detectors on sale. I was looking at the 3300 but no batteries to turn it on. What are peoples thoughts on this machine is it worth the $111.00? I need a decent back up detector. I have a Garrett GTA 350. I do not like it much. Thanks

 

[Blackjack77]

i have a 3300 and like it alot. course always thinking of upgradeing.What don't you like about the gta 350??

 

[KinjoVT]

Blackjack,
Thanks for the response. The things I don't like about the 350 are as follows. The loud hum if you are using headphones. I have adjustable ones, but if I turn them down to lower the hum I almost lose the audio that signals a target. I find it takes a lot of time to actually pinpoint the target by "xing" it. I like electronic or VCO pinpointing (sorry first machine has that....spoiled I guess), I have to reset the settings after I turn it off. And the target ID is too vague. I don't seem to hit it off with this detector. What do you like/dislike about the 3300? I did notice it has a pinpoint button on the face. How is that? Does it work good?