Need Help Finding a first detector, got around $200

[VadimWA]

Hi everyone, im new to all this and havent bought a detector yet, ive been looking at some, but havent really decided which would be better.. Im just looking for something to find coins and if lucky some silver/gold ect.
Ive looked at the whites coinmaster, garrett 150/250, and teknetics alpha 2000. But not sure which is best.. or is there another one that may be better? thanks

 

[richbat]

For what it's worth check out the Fisher F2 or the Tesoro Compadre,I have both and swear by them.I think the Fisher has a 5 year warranty and the Tesoro a lifetime warranty.Rich

 

[Terry Soloman]

Tesoro Compadre

 

[gleaner1]

VadimWA, Welcome to Tnet. Cool, I remember when I first started, I kicked some royal be hind my first season with an old crapper (not my tectin partner, my machine) but my bud was my mentor and I learned tectin quick, a mentor flattens out the learning curve like a hammer. VadimWA, to you!, whom asks a real, bona fide question, with a question mark included, I SALUTE YOU!! But everyone knows that answer of course! The answer is yes. Of course. Simple question, simple answer. I hope I have helped. Best regards and best luck to you always

 

[Valley Ranger]

See if you can come up w/another $100 or so and consider a Tesoro Silver uMax - even a used one. Just my recommendation. Otherwise the F2 or an ACE 250. But I think you get a heck of a lot more with the Tesoro for just a little more money.

 

[RON (PA)]

I would also reccommend the Tesoro Compadre. Great little machine.

 

[VadimWA]

I bought a new Fisher F2 off ebay. for $215, with extra 4" coil, f- pointer, headphones and ect. plus 5year warrenty, have tested it and is a great machine, just the tesoro doesnt have a screen which im not used to, so i went with the fisher, Thanks for the advice! I have some woods behind my house, with a old trail, which ill check out. keep you posted on my finds

 

[kayden]

Go to youtube....search Ace250 videos!