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Re: Metal detecting

Post by rodp » 19 Jul 2015, 08:50

Hiya Gyp, this may make you change your mind
http://metal-detector-review.toptenreviews.com/

You already have one of the best for the money, though perhaps the Euro Ace may be slightly better. I had (have) the Ace 250 then upgraded to the euro ace, I just felt it was better, although I haven't found any more with it.
Unfortunately detectors work on the principle of diminishing returns, you get a lot for the initial outlay but after that you get less and less for your money.
I deliberately refuse to upgrade now, for the time being at least, because I can go back over an area I've done and still find stuff. To me that means the detector is still better than me :lol:

If you're determined to upgrade have a word with these chaps http://regton.com/metal-detectors.html they're known for not ripping you off or giving wrong advice just to make a profit. They seem to work on keeping customers happy and having return business :thumbup:

I haven't been out so far this year, severn trent stopped all detecting on their land so I lost my main pitch :cry: Might have a wander about shortly and find a new area.
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by rodp » 19 Jul 2015, 08:51

Forgot to ask, what you found so far
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by gypo » 19 Jul 2015, 09:34

Cheers Rod, I've been looking for something that will work on wet sand as we do a lot of wild camping near the coast, will the euro ace do that?
I've not been out a great deal, I've found plenty of old pennies, lots of £££ on the dry sand at the beach an a musket ball and 2 silver sixpences
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by rodp » 19 Jul 2015, 15:19

Euro Ace will do it but there's better. I would speak to Regtons and tell him what you want to do. Give him some idea , such as, 80% inland and 20% beach (or whatever), then he'll know what to recommend. Or, keep the Ace for inland and buy a dedicated beach detector ? That would be the ideal way.
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by gypo » 19 Jul 2015, 18:12

Ok cheers bud, I might give them a call Tomrw :thumbup:
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by gypo » 19 Jul 2015, 18:38

I'm reading that the Ace is no good on wet sand?

Just looking at the Garrett AT Pro international, any thoughts on this one Rod?
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by rodp » 19 Jul 2015, 20:18

I think you'll find to be "good" on wet sand you will either need two detectors or a variable frequency one. Bit out of my depth now as we don't have many beaches in the Black Country, no shortage of tow paths by the cut but no beaches :lol:
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by gypo » 19 Jul 2015, 20:39

Lol :thumbup: cheers Bud
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Re: Metal detecting

Post by cristine » 14 Jun 2016, 09:45

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