Finally!

[ftwhite03]

Well after a few years of lurking around on this forum, I've finally ordered my detector. I've been telling myself for years that I was going to buy one, so I'm pretty excited. Hopefully I will be posting my finds right along with you guys here soon!

 

[SeaninNH]

What did you get?

Welcome to the addiction

 

[ftwhite03]

I got a Garrett Ace 250. I figured it would be good for just starting out. I did some detecting when I was a kid, but its been a while.

 

[rginn]

Good for you. I've heard good things about that model. You'll get right back into it; it's like riding a bicycle, I guess. Except you won't hit a curb and fly through the air, and have to go to the e.r. and get sewed up, like I did that one time. Probably, anyway. GH!

 

[snowdogg70]

i've heard nothing but good things about that machine as well ,you will be hooked when you dig your 1st pulltab

 

[relichunters]

I got a Garrett Ace 250. I figured it would be good for just starting out. I did some detecting when I was a kid, but its been a while.

Bad idea, you are going to be most unhappy with it. You can PM me for why. I don't wish to listen to a hundred people's opinions about their favorites.

 

[matt092079]

He already ordered it so what's the point? I have one and I've found some good things with it. It is a good machine to start with, but I plan on upgrading only because I became more into the hobby than I thought I would. It's something that won't break the budget if you find you don't become that hooked on the hobby. Good luck and can't wait to see your finds!

 

[kayden]

I got a Garrett Ace 250. I figured it would be good for just starting out. I did some detecting when I was a kid, but its been a while.

You got a good detector there! Do yourself a favor & go to youtube.com & check out the Ace250 videos as they will help with the learning curve.

 

[lookindown]

I got a Garrett Ace 250. I figured it would be good for just starting out. I did some detecting when I was a kid, but its been a while.

Bad idea, you are going to be most unhappy with it. You can PM me for why. I don't wish to listen to a hundred people's opinions about their favorites.

You will like the Ace...dont worry about what relichunters says....wonder why what he has to say about it is such a secret?

 

[ftwhite03]

Meh, I wasn't trying to start a debate on whether or not the Ace 250 was good. I'm not going to entertain the PM. I actually got it in last night and tested it out in the yard a bit. I like it so far and think its good just for the sheer fact that I'm a beginner. If I want to upgrade later on down the line I will. I plan on going out later today to an area I've been researching for a while.

 

[Smudge]

You'll do fine with the Ace 250.

You'll probably find that technology has made a few leaps since the last time you used a detector.

Just play around with it and have some fun!

If you can swing it, a Garrett Propointer will make the hobby a lot more enjoyable. It really helps you to zero in on targets when you go to dig.

 

[TerryC]

The 250 is a good machine. Just think of it as a 2500 without all the bells and whistles. Just your basic, reliable, detector. TTC

 

[relichunters]

I got a Garrett Ace 250. I figured it would be good for just starting out. I did some detecting when I was a kid, but its been a while.

Bad idea, you are going to be most unhappy with it. You can PM me for why. I don't wish to listen to a hundred people's opinions about their favorites.

You will like the Ace...dont worry about what relichunters says....wonder why what he has to say about it is such a secret?

I buy and test machines in all their functions. I see the pros and cons of them. ACE 250 was 3rd worst so far. I look for a detector that is perfect, which I have already found. One of the reasons so many recommend it, is simply because they see everyone else recommend it and assume it's a good solid detector. If you compare it to a dozen other brands and models, you will see a big difference.

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

Warning! You will develope a rubber neck! Everywhere you drive your neck will be moving left to right looking for sites at which to hunt. Backhoes, bulldozers, and construction sites will attract your attention!

 

[Smudge]

I look for a detector that is perfect, which I have already found.
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Ok, I'll ask.

Based on your research, which detector did you conclude was perfect?

I'm genuinely curious.

 

[Swartzie]

Here's a link to to some of my finds with the 250.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,339977.0.html
It's all about location and finding spots that have not been hunted.
It's not a relic machine per se, but it will find larger and more shallow relics.

-Swartzie

 

[Roadquest]

I look for a detector that is perfect, which I have already found.

Ok, I'll ask.

Based on your research, which detector did you conclude was perfect?

I'm genuinely curious.
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I was going to ask the same question. Would like to know what that perfect detect is.

 

[ftwhite03]

I went out and used it a bit yesterday before the weather turned sour. I liked it quite a bit, but I still need some practice. The place I had been looking at had a sign out front that said not to disturb the soil so I hit up a local park. There was a lot of trash so I put it on the coin only setting and found a bit of clad. I didn't find anything special but I had fun doing it which is what matters I think. There are quite a few old places around where I live and I cant wait to get out there and hunt them.

 

[liftloop]

the ace 2 fiddy.. have fun digging ghost targets,dept being wrong , I.D being off,better you




than me with that bell tone. and it eat battery.you would of better off to get a White's or a Tesoro.

 

[relicminer]

Boy you have went and done it now, your going to get hooked....lol Oh, bye the way welcome to our addiction!!!