JofraArcher
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I'm interested in getting my first detector. I had a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV with a bunch of basic accessories (pinpointer, sifter, trowel, bag) in my Amazon cart and was about ready to make the purchase, but then I read about how poorly most detectors work on wet sand on the beach. I intend to use it in my local area (PA, USA), but I want to get this before we go to the ocean (first time in years), so wet sand usability would be a huge plus.
Given my original budget was only $100 for just the detector, spending $370 on the Vanquish 540 is quite a leap (though I'd love the bluetooth and backlit screen). As is spending $280 on the 440. The $199 340 looks to have many of the same benefits of the 440 when it comes to detecting in less ideal situations (wet sand), but it also is lacking in some key areas and it doesn't come with headphones or even a rain cover, so it really doesn't feel like much better of a value.
I think if I could just find some sale prices this would be an easier choice... but not much has turned up. I see Kellyco has a reddit coupon code, but after shipping they still cost more than Amazon. I'd even go used, but there is zero second hand market for this stuff near me.
I'm not sure what to do here, but I am on a bit of a time crunch. I've had so much other stuff going on it only just dawned on me as we're nearing our vacation that I'd love to go detecting at the beach (and yes, I've checked to be sure it's legal where we're going).
Given my original budget was only $100 for just the detector, spending $370 on the Vanquish 540 is quite a leap (though I'd love the bluetooth and backlit screen). As is spending $280 on the 440. The $199 340 looks to have many of the same benefits of the 440 when it comes to detecting in less ideal situations (wet sand), but it also is lacking in some key areas and it doesn't come with headphones or even a rain cover, so it really doesn't feel like much better of a value.
I think if I could just find some sale prices this would be an easier choice... but not much has turned up. I see Kellyco has a reddit coupon code, but after shipping they still cost more than Amazon. I'd even go used, but there is zero second hand market for this stuff near me.
I'm not sure what to do here, but I am on a bit of a time crunch. I've had so much other stuff going on it only just dawned on me as we're nearing our vacation that I'd love to go detecting at the beach (and yes, I've checked to be sure it's legal where we're going).
