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	Good/cheap detector? « on: October 23, 2009, 06:25:31 am »

Could anyone recommend a good/cheap detector for someone starting out?

Possibly something with a discriminator, or if no discriminator, something that detects a decent depth? I'm not looking for anything waterproof if that matters.

I've bought cheap electronics in the past and been pleasantly surprised as they outlasted more expensive brands. I've also been depressed as others I bought fell apart the day after the warrantry wore off. This is where I'm hoping for some "customer reviews" so to speak.

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #1 on: October 23, 2009, 06:33:46 am »

what about a fisher F2,great detector for beginners,switch on and go,you cant go wrong,dont know where abouts in the world you are,but in the US they cost about 199 dollars,europe ca 230euro and the UK 199pounds,realy you cant go wrong with this super little detector,it will pay its self of in no time,depending on how much time you put into the hobby..mike

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #2 on: October 25, 2009, 09:11:49 pm »

I hear good things about the Tesoro Compadres.

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #3 on: October 25, 2009, 09:29:33 pm »

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I hear good things about the Tesoro Compadres.

I like mine a lot. Mine has the 5" coil which allows me to get close to fences and playground equipment. Sweet!

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #4 on: October 26, 2009, 01:12:46 am »

I have been beginner for half years. First I bought used Garrett ACE 250. Now with some experience I believe this detector to be really good and simple for beginner. Good for finding coins. Definitely it is not Explorer or E-Trac, but for first You have to dig out any signal. This is the way to learn detector capabilities and You will learn to read the signals. You even want to write up what was the signal of the object and analyze this all at home later

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #5 on: October 26, 2009, 01:48:58 am »

As the others suggested a Fisher F2 or Ace 105 / 250 is probably your best and most economic bet.

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #6 on: October 26, 2009, 05:57:37 am »

I suggest the ACE 250 also. Works good for me. I hunt almost all dirt and some fresh water sand. It finds lots of coins and will serve you well if you spend the time to learn it. The learning curve goes quite quickly. Toilet

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #7 on: October 28, 2009, 03:55:23 pm »

Hi, are any of the Bounty Hunter units that Cabela's sells any good? Thanks

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #8 on: October 28, 2009, 04:29:15 pm »

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Hi, are any of the Bounty Hunter units that Cabela's sells any good? Thanks

I have a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and like it just fine. In the tone discrimination mode, all metal (my preferences) it is heroic in finding those deep, small targets.

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	Re: Good/cheap detector? « Reply #9 on: October 29, 2009, 05:39:58 am »

A decision on if a detector is "good" depends on what you consider good and what you are looking for and if you have had one in the past to compare one to. Some people may buy a BH with just knobs and use it to find stuff and say it's good. But someone that has had a higher end unit 1000+ uses it and may say it is no good. I personaly use a ACE 250 and have had some good finds with it. The construction seems good but I have nothing to compare it to.

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