I can only tell you, from my experience, the Simplex is a good starter unit. It can frustrate you. Mine finds everything and I haven’t learned to discriminate the ferrous material yet. I know there are better units out there for more $$. I would not get rid of my Simplex for anything. Everyone has an opinion, and opinions are never wrong. Good luck!🍀
Lets narrow the search down
The reason I was looking at Garrett was that I have a credit for Home Depot of $350 and they carry Garrett metal detectors. But they don’t carry Simplex, but I heard they were very simple. So I was contemplating on not using the credit. I guess the more accurate question would be… Which Garrett metal detector would you get for starting out? Is the Apex too complicated or should I go with an ace three or 400?
I want something to grow with. I like the Simplex because it’s waterproof and has the vibration feature, so you can use it on the ground and in water. An easy beginner detector, but can be modified and tweaked to be an intermediate to advanced detector. Does that make sense?
Hey y’all, I went ahead with the Garrett Apex because Home Depot gave me a 10% off coupon and the Garrett pin pointer. I appreciate all the advice. I know it’s not water proof but it’s water resistant so at least I can get it a little wet. I think the coil is waterproof so The waterline isn’t out. I think the multi frequency will be something I can build up to after a while, and the reviews seem that it’s somewhat simple to use.. Once again, thanks.
Home Depot only carries garrets and there’s a basic mine lab and the rest are Chinese junk. I went ahead and got the Apex with a Garrett pinpoint. I was able to get a 10% off coupon so that brought it down $55. I know it’s not waterproof but it’s water resistant and I think the coil is waterproof so water lines are not out. Hopefully the Apex with its multi frequency will be something that is going to be easy to use and build up to the advanced stage of detecting. We are really stoked about getting out there and using a good detector versus Chinese junk, that makes me dig a hole to Shanghai to find out what’s in the ground.
for that money you did 👍🏼
Congrats on your new metal detector! May it lead to many great discoveries!!! I would invest in a smaller search coil for hunting in trashy areas like parks & school yards. I'm not sure which size coil you recieved on your unit.
Good luck. Sounds like a good decision.
Like I said, I’m very stoked and excited to get underway with a quality machine! It comes with the viper elliptical 6X 11 and it is waterproof./Submersible. I see that they have a sniper hockey puck coil for more targeted detecting and trashy areas.
I started with a garden trowel, I now have a digger that I picked up, it looks like the Garret, Nokta etc... trowel with saw edges, it helps with roots. I also have an e-tool I use at the local farmers field and will likely get something with a longer handle as I am getting older and bending down isn't as easy as it once was. I like the headphones for noisy environments as it helps pick up those squeaky signals but they are not required. I haven't needed a strainer, yet.
I correct myself… They don’t have a hockey puck coil for the Apex.
