Hello, Joe,
I,too, have an old Garrett. I picked it up at an estate auction a year ago and the first metal detector that I ever saw close up. A freedem Ace Coin Commander. I have often wished I had one but knew nothing about them or even where to buy one
having never seen any for sale anywhere. I emailed Garrett from the name on it and they sent me a owner's manual. They were only made in 1985and 1986 but it still works. I got a couple of books and earphones. Then I found Kellyco and bought
the Ace 250. Was hoping my wife would take it up but she is not interested. I like the 250. Am starting to get better
with the pinpointing feature. I got an Automax V4 with my 250 from Kellyco but am not catching thehang of it too well.
But that is probably because i get out as much as I wanted to this summer to use it.
Good hunting,
Ray karenray08