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Suggestions on what Metal Detector is best to buy - Good one nothing cheap
tamra1141  
Posted : Saturday, 13 December 2014 5:48:39 AM(UTC)
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The husband wants a Metal Detector for Christmas and I need help on this subject. Whats best?
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rgmcbrid  
Posted : Saturday, 13 December 2014 8:20:32 AM(UTC)
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Does he just want to hunt gold, or is he going to use it for general detecting as well?
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egoli  
Posted : Monday, 29 December 2014 9:17:25 AM(UTC)
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Hi good wife

Just curious, what detector did you end up getting your husband for Christmas?
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creamer  
Posted : Wednesday, 31 December 2014 8:28:27 AM(UTC)
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I was going to suggest a Garrett Ace 350 but i'm told they are no longer obtainable. They have been replaced by the Garrett Euro Ace.

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Garrett Ace 350
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