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Anyone here into metal detectors?I've been wanting one for a while and I'm about to take the plunge.From my research I think I'll be getting a Garret Ace 250.Seems to be a great entry level machine.Very good reviews and inexpensive.Only $214.00.Thoughts? Comments?
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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I have the Ace 250 for me and my son to use on the beach, I feel it is a great metal detector at any price, I bought mine from Kellyco.com and they included a lot of little extras. Let me know if you get it and how you like it.
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A co worker was into in for a while. Found a lot of trash, ie. nails and bottle caps, a few coins... I'll ask him about it and report back. He might even be interested in selling, since I haven't heard any stories lately. He works the back half of the week, so I won't know anything until Thurs / Fri.
George
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My Dad bought a really expensive "White" back when detectors first became popular, around 1969. He paid $250 for it, back when that was a lot of money! He had a lot of fun with it, and still likes to tell the stories of when he "almost hit the big one".
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I built one from a kit when I was around 12. Had a lot of fun with it. Found some jewelry, coins, a couple knives, lots of nails and bottle caps. Never hit it big  Sometimes think about getting another  Don't think I'd have the time to really enjoy it though.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Learned Hand
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If I lived in the west, say Arizona, I would definitely have one and I would try to find meteorites in the desert.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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I got a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV from http://www.kellycodetectors.com/indexmain.phpOnly used it a few times, so no real advice. Happy Hunting! Uncle Charlie
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