Metal Detector question

[jrl7575]

I posted on craigslist that I was in need of a quality detector. I got an offer for a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 101 Metal Detector Tracker IV for $60. Is this a fair deal?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Jay

 

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[birdman]

What is your budget?

 

[oldplacesnofinds]

You are not going to get a quality detector for under $200.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Those are generally considered the low budget starter/beginner type detectors. But heck, it depends on what type site, and what you're looking for. Obviously if your site is brimming with shallow easy pickens, and low or no competition, then you don't need super depth or bells-&-whistles. So it all depends on what you're going to hunt, and how much you want to spend.

 

[muleskinner]

Do alot of research. If your from Arizona I would think i would like one that is a pretty good gold machine aswell as a coin or relic machine. Pehaps a Tesoro Lobo.

 

[richrider99]

You get what you pay for! If you buy a Bounty Hunter then your going to be unhappy not finding the older items. This detector is
for playgrounds and getting started. You may get about 2-3" depht with it. I bought a Bounty Hunter 12 years ago for my Son
& I to use. After a few months he lost intrest and I bought a Garrett GTA 1000. Today I use the Fisher CZ-3d which will finds coins at
8-10" But your going to pay over $700.00 for this maching. So in short, If you want just poke around a Bounty Hunter is find. But If you want to find the good finds. you need to spend a little more. Look into the Garrett Ace 150 or the 250. They are great starter Detectors.

Rich

 

[Pepper2004]

I posted on craigslist that I was in need of a quality detector. I got an offer for a Bounty Hunter Pioneer 101 Metal Detector Tracker IV for $60. Is this a fair deal?

Thanks in advance for the help.

Jay

Yep, that is a fair deal for those low end machines. You said you wanted a quality detector. Those are NOT quality detectors. If you have a tight budget they are fair good coin shooters but not deep. Good luck. And welcome to TNet.

 

[jrl7575]

Thanks for all the help. Much appreciated . I bought the detector for $60, and will get one that was suggested in the post, gonna read up on a few. This recent purchase sounds like it will be excellent for my 9 year old though.

Jay

 

[guzz1]

BUY a new Ace 250 ,,, 212.00 Biggest bang for the buck,,and its within your budget .. guzz1

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

You can pick an ACE 250 up a little cheaper than the $212 price.

http://www.jandhproducts.com/_e/Gar...tt_Ace_250/GARRETT_ACE_250_METAL_DETECTOR.htm

Click on the SEE OUR PRICE box at this site and you will see it for $178.

Happy Hunting

Ray S