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	Introduction « on: February 22, 2009, 11:31:57 pm »

Hello. I am new here and am glad to be here. I am thinking about buying a metal detector from Harbor Freight Tools. Can anyone give me some heads up on their $40.00 9 function model?? Thanks.

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 12:59:51 am »

Hello usmcman , the detector you want to purchase is Made in China and was also sold at radio shack #630-3003 and is also called Famous trails . It is a entry Level , beginners Metal Detector . If you are on a super tight budget and have to buy it , you will be "very , very disappointed" !!! Big 5 sporting goods , a nation-wide U.S sporting goods chain with a very good reputation has a sale every week on Bounty Hunter , which are excellent beginner to intermediate level Machines . Here are a few to look for when they go on sale :

1. Bounty Hunter "Outback" $99 dollars - Beginner
2. Bounty Hunter "Fortune Hunter" $129 Dollars - low intermediate
3. Bouty Hunter the "Elite" $139 Dollars - "great" intermediate"

Best Regards and have a Great Week !..........................Eugene52

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 04:53:27 am »

Welcome to the forum!

Eugene, is right. A cheap metal detector unfortunately will not get you any finds and thus not give you much joy in the end. You should try to find either a Fisher F2, Garrett Ace 150 oder Gartett Ace 250 2nd hand e.g. on eBay. They can be pikced up for maybe 125 - 175.00 USD and will be best the cheapest reliable entry models.

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 09:38:15 am »

Aboard ,,,Any metal detector with my name on it sounds good ,,,But i did not allow my name to be used haha so stay away from it,I started out with a 50 dollar machine and did make some good finds with it a gold ring with 5 diamonds appraised at $450 had a blast with it to ,,,,,I swing a ACE 250 now but i am looking at at getting a Tesoro Cibola,,,,,Let it be known i hate the Ace 250 and do not recommend it anymore Wise

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 12:44:04 pm »

Hello usmcman and everyone. Do not forget craigslist.org in your area !!! Excellent prices on used metal detectors . Not as many listings as e-bay but e-bay in the U.S. is overpriced and too commercial !............ Waveing

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 02:33:38 pm »

Thanks to all who posted. I think I am going to give this Kingtronic a try from Harbor Freight. Just went to the store and it is a collapsible model I can keep in the back of my Jeep. Thanks for all the heads up on the other cheap versions as well.

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 02:51:30 pm »

Hello usmcman & Welcome

to our forum am looking forward to seeing your posts and hearing of Your finds if you need anything just send me a pm.
Best Wishes & Semper Fi,,,, Rob

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 04:16:40 pm »

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	Re: Introduction « Reply #8 on: February 28, 2009, 10:10:25 am »

Welcome to the forum and good luck on your adventures. Hope the unit that you have chosen works well for you. HH!

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