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    Metal detector

    What would be the best detector to start out with I would like to start with one that is middle to low top end I live in north east Oklahoma right on the Missouri lign anyway any advise would be appreciated

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    Hello Copenhaigan welcome to the forum , to help you out please tell us what specifically are you trying to find . coins , jewelry , relics?
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    I am interested in finding coins and probably jewelry but would be fine just finding anything since I am just getting started

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    I'm to assume you detecting parks or schools or house lawns ?? what kind of money did you want to spend on a new or used machine ??
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    Around 200.00 if possible

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    well you could get a garret ace 250 or Whites treasure master for close to that they are both great starter machines for close to that price .
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    Cool Thank you for the info I have had a lot of suggestion on the whites it must be a good starter

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    I have a Fischer f2 that runs a little over 200 on amazon and I am doing well on clad coins and a few rings so far this year

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    Nice

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    For a few bucks more you could go with a minelab X-terra 305, listed at $329 0nline. A bit more than a simple beginners machine, but easy to learn and great performance. I use the X-terra 705 myself.
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    Good recommendations so far. With a $200 budget you might consider looking for something used in the midrange in terms of quality. Some of the options have already been listed - I would add ACE 350 to those already mentioned. Another one is White's MXT - a great machine. Or a White's DFX, but that might be out of your price range.
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    With a little negotiating, great local deals can be had on Craigslist.
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