Need advice

[Octavio]

My wife & I are avid explorers and we are thinking about getting a metal detector to add a new dimension to our searches. Is it possible to purchase a good detector for less than $200 or would it not give us any worthwhile results? If there are any that are in that price range that someone could recommend, we would appreciate it. Thanks.

[Arkwater]

Hello & welcome to TQ!

The Fisher F2 can be had for $199
Or the Garrett Ace 250 for $212

Both are excellent machines & a good value.

Check with our sponsors & I'm sure they can fix you up!

[Gregory]

Welcome to TQ, as Arkwater said them are two very good detectors and should find the treasure you seek.

Welcome to the hobby

Greg

[N1TKO]

Hello Octavio.... I have the ACE 250. Turn it on and go! Nice rig for a little over $200.
Good luck with whatever you and your wife buy!
Also.... Welcome to TQ.

Jerry

[The TINMAN]

Hey Octavio, WELCOME to TQ ! As stated above, The Ace 250 and the Fisher F2 are in Your Price Range. There are alot of 250 users here and Swear by Them. We have a Virtual Treasure Hunt starting Tomarrow and 1rst Prize is an F2 so check it out as well as all the other forums on the Home Page where you will find all kinds of Info. Lots of Great folks here to help with any questions Ya might have. Talk to our Sponsors here as they can help with what is best for your hunting needs. Glad to have Ya aboard !

Th TINMN

[CanUDigIt]

Welcome Octavio! I agree with Gregory and Tinman. Lots of great reviews for the 250 and my wife enjoys the F2 she got a week ago. Good luck to you!

[bdahunter]

I started with an ACE250 and it is a great little machine that is easy to learn for a beginner. If you decide that you like this hobby you can trade up to a more specialized machine and use your finds to pay for it.

Cheers,

BDA

[Steve in PR]

Hi, Octavio! Welcome to TQ! You already got the best advice from evceryone else so I can't do any better but to welcome you and hope you will have lots of fun and finds with your machines!

[FinalLastDays]

Hello, and welcome to Treasure Quest. I own an Ace250 and it is an excellent machine to own. Many professional hobbyist's with very advanced machines have purchased an Ace250 because of the great reviews it receives. It is an inexpensive detector (in the metal detecting world) with many advanced features. It is very easy to learn and it is definately a "coin magnet" as many call it.

I have only recently heard of the F2 and have inquired about it. It does cost a few dollars less than the Ace250 and from the reviews I have read on it, there are many features I really like about it as well as other features I do not care for. I am still interested in testing one out myself, since it is a detector made to compete with the Ace250.

Good luck with whatever machine you decide to purchase. I'm hoping you will have lots of finds to share pictures with us here at TQ.

[EBCIII]

Welcome to the site! Glad you stopped by. I will echo the above statements and also wish you luck with your choice, Beale.