Should i get the Garret Ace 250 or 350 ?

[Mikelinda]

I got my new Garret Ace 350 Today. I did a lot of research and I found that Garret was in the Top Five! And #1 with the extra gear you get with the Ace models ! Kellyco had the best price

 

[H-2 CHARLIE]

nice , my gold bug pro probably works as well on depth and better on sub grain .

 

[Budman231]

I've never used a 250 but have had a 350 for 6 months. I was in the same position you are now about a year ago. The 350 is a simple machine to use. It's so simple there is a real possibility you might outgrow it in a short time. That has happened to me and I am now buying an AT Pro. Yes it is 2x the cost of the 350, but if you are like me, I often regret "stepping slowly" into a hobby instead of just buying a machine a bit beyond my capabilities and growing into it.

The 350 will find a lot of stuff. I found a very expensive ring and many many coins. It works and works very well. But simple technology will not peak your interest for a long period of time, if you are like me. If you enjoy and accept "simple that just works", get the 350. You won't be sorry. If you are fairly sure you will like the hobby, get the AT pro and save $300 that you would have spent on the 350. If you end up not liking the hobby, an AT Pro will be easy to sell and not loose your shirt. Not sure you could say the same about a 250/350.

Hope that helps,
Bud

 

[RobRieman]

I've never used a 250 but have had a 350 for 6 months. I was in the same position you are now about a year ago. The 350 is a simple machine to use. It's so simple there is a real possibility you might outgrow it in a short time. That has happened to me and I am now buying an AT Pro. Yes it is 2x the cost of the 350, but if you are like me, I often regret "stepping slowly" into a hobby instead of just buying a machine a bit beyond my capabilities and growing into it. The 350 will find a lot of stuff. I found a very expensive ring and many many coins. It works and works very well. But simple technology will not peak your interest for a long period of time, if you are like me. If you enjoy and accept "simple that just works", get the 350. You won't be sorry. If you are fairly sure you will like the hobby, get the AT pro and save $300 that you would have spent on the 350. If you end up not liking the hobby, an AT Pro will be easy to sell and not loose your shirt. Not sure you could say the same about a 250/350. Hope that helps, Bud

Hi Bud the OP posted that question 3 years ago.

 

[Budman231]

Ha didn't notice that.. Well I still stand by my advise

There were other posts from today here that threw me off.

Hi Bud the OP posted that question 3 years ago.

 

[BigWaveDave]

I got my new Garret Ace 350 Today. I did a lot of research and I found that Garret was in the Top Five! And #1 with the extra gear you get with the Ace models ! Kellyco had the best price

been there, done that... in Nov. Couldn't be happier, congrats!

 

[RobRieman]

Ha didn't notice that.. Well I still stand by my advise There were other posts from today here that threw me off.

Oh I've done it myself just thought I would mention it to you so you wouldn't be expecting a response or looking for a reply!

 

[gleaner1]

Get the f2