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    First go!

    Haha yeah :/ , well just googled it and it defentily looks like one!
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    First go!

    Had spare 30 so quickly went out again and found interesting stuff! I think the metal loop thing is off a horse saddle? Maybe?
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    First go!

    I think the 305 is good value for what I paid ($319 anaconda) 3 year warranty all seems good. I literally just started this morning and it seems to be easy to use with what seems to be a lot of features I can slowly start using with more use. So I would say at that price point it seems good. I...
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    First go!

    Thanks for the chart! I dug in a paddock behind my place (our land) and knew it would all be junk but just wanted to see how it worked. Had a foldable army type shovel that I snapped. got a nice little metal one today so might go out Sunday morning and see what I can find.
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    First go!

    So I bought the xterra 305 Thursday and tried it out quickly for 30 minutes this morning. Had it on all metal mode (as I don't understand the other modes yet) and found a bit of junk but was still fun!
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    problems with ace 150.help please

    I just bought a xterra 305 tonight!
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    Metal Detector advice $500 or under

    Hey thanks for the replies, I picked up a xterra 305 from anaconda tonight $319 I was going to go with the cheaper option but had a 2 week wait and was priced @220 + $25 postage so for $74 difference I felt I got a good deal. Also I think the warranty would be easier to deal with considering...
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    Metal Detector advice $500 or under

    Where in Sydney could I get a compadre this weekend?
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    WTB Metal detector

    Wanted a metal detector for a newbie! Looking for either ACE 150/250 Xterra 305 Eurotek If you have something similar please let me know wanting to pickup on by this weekend, prefer pickup around Western Sydney
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    Metal Detector advice $500 or under

    Wow great info! I have found a site that sells both but also noticed the eurotek (base model) for $200, Between the eurotek (base) and the compadre what would be the better one. Unfortunately I don't understand specs of these units so it Makes it hard. Would a screen benefit a beginner?
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    Metal Detector advice $500 or under

    Thanks but out of stock! Has anyone got and input on the quicksilver unit?
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    Metal Detector advice $500 or under

    Hi, Very new to this all so looking for a cheap unit. Have been looking at the ACE 150 but not sure if I can justify the price as I have never even used a metal detector, but on the other hand don't want to buy a cheap eBay rip off and like it as a hobby then have to fork out even more for a...
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    Garrett Ace 150

    Sure didn't mean to hijack thread. Thanks
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    problems with ace 150.help please

    Great thank for the info!
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    problems with ace 150.help please

    Cheers Have watched a few videos on YT most I see they use the handheld detectors is that the same thing? Been watching diggin dan the guy seem a bit eccentric but very funny at the same time. That's what I have seem him use. Cheers
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    problems with ace 150.help please

    I have heard a few people say pinpointing what does that exactly mean? Sorry I assume this is a basic term but I am really green to this all! I have worked out the 150 is a basic unit but thought I would go cheap and basic (but half decent) to start out. Cheers
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    Garrett Ace 150

    Updated, Thanks for letting me know, willing to pay upto $200. Cheers
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    problems with ace 150.help please

    Hi All, Would an ace 150 be a good unit for a beginner ? I have been buying silver bullion for a while now and have now become interested in metal detecting. I am not looking to find silver I am looking for really anything just want to wander my local bush and see what shows up! I live near...
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    Garrett Ace 150

    I am also looking for an ace 150! If anyone has one or similar please PM me. Cheers
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