metal detector

[meatball33]

hi, im new to this site and i would like to purchase a metal detector that is accurate and reliable, but i do not want to spend anywhere near 1000, any suggestions would be appreciated can you please include the price ranges

 

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[Bobby Bridge]

Search the detectors under the topics that interest you!

 

[charlieg]

Tesoro Silver Umax or the Tesoro Compadre are great, basic beep and dig detectors.

 

[Swartzie]

The Ace 250 is a good (and popular) detector to introduce someone to the hobby.
-Swartzie

 

[ivan salis]

delta 4000 is $279 with stock coil -- is a light in weight ,easy to use numbers type display machine --

 

[mfitzy111]

your best bet is to see if someone you know already having a detector will lend you one before you buy it- I decided after my step dad lent me his that I wanted one...

check out any local places that sell them - if you live in FL you have it made (you can try them in the store before you buy.) I have just got an ACE 350 -for about $275 or so- kellyco has really outstanding customer service, they advertise on here so you can check them out- if you go too cheap you'll be unhappy with your purchase (I know I spent like $230 on a bounty hunter and it stopped working after about 5-6 outings), and difference about $100 makes means digging annoying junk or not. BH are a little on the cheap end (no offense if anyone has them and they work for you) - BH customer service never returned my calls, so I'd never do business with them again - that's the main reason I returned their product.

anyhow - Minelab, Fishers and Garrett seem to be what most people use- and their are other options that have great warranties so your best bet is to contact a dealer and ask around- do about a month of research before buying -as I rushed out and regretted buying something that didn't hold up- because I just wanted to get out and find cool stuff.

I don't know that I'd try E-bay for one - electronics are risky - and seems like a lot of people aren't on the level - one suggestion on if your new and green like I am....when your holding your detector practice using it from your shoulder not your elbow, as you will have tennis elbow bad in no time at all! my first few times out digging up trash at the local park it was cold, I was sick with flu, elbow was hurting and I was finding trash and clad...but it's so fun it beats my best day at work.... lmao.

 

[kellyco_bridget]

What I would recommend for you to do, is call Kellyco. We are the oldest and largest metal detector distributor in the world. Even though we are a large corporation we give excellent customer service (just like a "mom & pop store" would). When you call our sales agent will ask you a series of questions. Example: Price range, what terrain you will be detecting in, wet or dry areas, etc. Then by your answers we would give you our recommendations. Hope this was helpful to you. If I can be of any assistance to you please let me know.
Thanks,
Bridget
Kellyco (888) 535-5926
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/indexmain.php

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

A good starting detector in my opinion is a Tesoro Cibola...very easy to use...cheap and a good detector in general. Some people will say the Ace250 but I find it to be very annoying...the bell tone is enough to drive a lunatic normal.

 

[liftloop]

white's detectors are the best go to the top of this page click the White's emblem and check them out you won't go wrong.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

You can call us too.

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[DirtyDon]

You might check in your area for a Metal Detector club. I'm sure that anyone of them would be more than glad to have you as a visitor to one of their meetings. Wouldn't cost you anything to check them out. Any questions you might have will be answered there.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

We need to know what your budget is, if you are able to swing a heavier detector, what kind of soil you have etc...

I will be glad to answer any of your questions.

 

[Dano Sverige]

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If you want good info,tech info,great help and aftersales service and a free 10 x 8 "butt crack" shot - check out Mike at woodland above.

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