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[treasure4pleasure]

Well I am still researching and have decided that I am either going with an AT Pro, or a minelab Xterra 705 I think. I was set on the Vaquero but decided I want a readout, no matter how inaccurate they can be.
I am having a tough time deciding between these two machines though. One thing that could be a deciding factor is the fact that I called 4 places today and the 705's apparently are on back order and no one has any. I was also suprised at the difference in prices at the places I called. Only one was really giving me any kind of a deal which suprised me.
I am mainly looking for old coins, relics and jewelry. I would love any info from owners of these machines that could help me decide which to go with. I also would consider buying gently used.

 

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[bazinga]

I'm in the same boat too, but my little voice is telling me, "The AT Pro is available now..." LOL

If one is sold out while the other is readily available, then there must be a reason....

 

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[dustytrails123]

Just to add something else to the discussion... My friends and I have often talked about opening up a local detector dealership. We know for a fact that we could make Garretts fly off the shelves. But, we all have a concious and couldn't actually recommend one to anybody if their goal is old coins in OUR local parks. Maybe other parts of the country are different, but around here, long time Garrett users don't go to the old parks with the intent to find old coins anymore. They hit fields now or look for jewelry. In the last 3 years of our club having hunts in local parks (3-5 per year), I can think of 2 silver coins TOTAL being found by garretts and fewer than 5 wheat pennies total. All of this is happening while myself and others in the club are finding 3-5 silver per club hunt with another brand.

I got the ace 350 for a starter detector and i couldnt be more pleased with the results so far from the machine...ive dug dimes at 9 inches of dry solid packed gravel and pulled 11 silver from 1905-1944 from the old local parks we garrett users dont go to ....1 was even a war nickel and the garrett nailed that singnal too ..now im not saying i cant buy a better machine but for now its not needed for my first year im sitting with 2 ounces of silver and ive just begun ..

 

[Joven76]

If one is sold out while the other is readily available, then there must be a reason....

Oh yes, that thought has been in the back of my mind as well....

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

As far as prices, dealers are restrected from selling below a set price with out losing the right to sell the product line if caught which is why you see prices the same, with the "freebies" changing.

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[Joven76]

As far as prices, dealers are restrected from selling below a set price with out losing the right to sell the product line if caught which is why you see prices the same, with the "freebies" changing.

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Kinda hard to do when the MD you want isn't even in stock... LOL

 

[treasure4pleasure]

Kinda hard to do when the MD you want isn't even in stock... LOL

True dat! lol

 

[seeker41]

" Yes the lightness of a detector is important as I've been having some major pain in my rotator cuff on my right side wouldn't u know"
i recomend a teknetics g2 !!!! super light and easy to swing!! great on gold jewlry! extremly easy to use and large display! do a little research on it!

 

[Viddy]

started out on the 705 last year.... upgraded to an ETrac and have an AT pro as a back up....

here's my demo video of my 705 when I sold it to get my ETrac....the TDI on the 705.... in my opinion... is more 'spot on' than any detectors I have also had (T2, AT Pro, F2,)... and used (V3, Safari, DeLeon)...