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Review by: Tyler Scott

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Apr 9, 2008

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I have always been interested in both the history of my hometown and lost treasure. I have pursued various hobbies that related to one or the other, but until I happened upon the joy that is metal detecting there was nothing incorporating the two. Being a teenager, I knew my budget was limited. I searched for a model that seemed cost-effective. The ACE 250 by Garret appeared to have all the features I was looking for and it wasn't going to empty my wallet. I ordered it and eagerly awaited its arrival.

Everything was very simple. Assembly consists of sliding a tube on, tightening a nut, and plugging in a cable. The very next day I went to a friend’s house to hunt. We discovered a dump filled with forty year old truck parts. It was exciting and gave us both a sense of accomplishment. I have since hunted on my property extensively and uncover numerous coins and even a few lost parts for my lawn mower.

The detector is very easy to operate. Push power and you are ready to go. The Target ID is accurate in both bench tests and real use. I often use the Custom mode to find exactly what I am looking for. The pinpoint feature has saved me from turning my yard into an earthen checkerboard. The LED screen is both easy to see and intuitive.

The detector is well built. Weighing in at only 2.7 pounds, I can use it for hours without becoming fatigued. The frame feels sturdy and rigid. The stock coil provides excellent coverage while maintaining a high sensitivity. The detector does not feel so much as if it is a tool, but rather an extension of my arm.

I proudly give the detector five stars!

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Review by: Becky Schoepflin

User Experience: 2-4 years

Submitted on: Apr 9, 2008

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I started detecting 5 years ago with my first detector, a Radio Shack model! Over the last 5 years I have gone through a few other detectors. After the Radio Shack model, I got an older (yard sale find!) Bounty Hunter, then a Quick Silver and then finally the best metal detector of all; the Garrett Ace 250!! I have found more items with my 250 in a 6 month period then I have in 4 1/2 years with the other brands! From coins to tokens to jewelry the Garrett Ace 250 has been the greatest. I find that metal detecting is a great family activity.

When I go detecting my 2 teenage boys and my younger daughter all want to participate. We set out with a picnic lunch and spend the whole day exploring. Detecting isn't just a great activity to keep you in shape it also brings a family closer!!

I would recommend purchasing a few detectors for the family. Turn off the TV and video games, get out in the great outdoors, and spend some quality family time exploring for treasures. NOTHING brings a family closer then metal detecting!!!

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Review by: Mark Delmedico

User Experience: 2-4 years

Submitted on: Mar 17, 2008

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I bought the Ace 250 when they first came out. I have used it at some of the spots I had detected before with other detectors,and keep finding stuff.

I like the display, it is pretty accurate as far as what it is in the ground, if it says dime or penny etc. it is usually right on. The depth indicator is usually pretty close as well. Pinpointing with the Ace250 is very easy.

I like the light weight of the Ace 250 as well, I can hunt for hours without getting sore arms. I am very impressed with the depth I find things with the Ace250, I found a mercury dime at 8" which is pretty impressive for a dime.

I have used the Ace250 at the ocean as well and it works great there too. I had a different detector before the Ace that didn't do nearly as well at the ocean, I would get a lot of false signals, but the Ace doesn't get fooled by the salt water or sand.

I have found many things with my Ace 250 it is a great detector at any price. I would definitely buy another Ace 250 if mine was lost or stolen, it has become like an old friend to me. In the field it is like an extension of myself I can't say enough about how much I love my Garrett Ace250 metal detector. I even love the color of the Ace 250 it is an awesome machine all the way around.

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Review by: Timothy Weaver

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Mar 18, 2008

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The Garrett ACE 250 is an easy to understand metal detector! the settings are simple, it's light and affordable for beginners - its great!

I have used on beaches and with the sand being wet it needs to be set on low sens., to be able to detect items without getting all sorts of ghost signals, but set low sens. in these conditions works great too.

I am just a beginner and found coins first day out. I love the fact that you can submerge the coil in the surf, there's a lot out in the low waters.
As for grassy areas, I used it on all metal settings and highest sens. # and found coins from 2-4 inches deep.

It has a different tone for different metals - best to get some practice in what to listen for by running different metals across coil at home so you can get real use to what beep is for what metals. But it won't take long for you to pick up on it.

If looking for one for your kid - this ACE 250 would be great! But this is no toy unit, and it's a great unit for adults too!

It's a very sturdy unit and adjustable, I am 6'1" and it adjust perfect for me and my mother has used it some and she is 5'4" and worked great for her too.

I would highly recommend it for someone on a budget or just starting out. It has the features of high dollar unit at a very affordable cost.
This is the reason I give it five stars for the money verses quality you won't be disapointed in the ACE 250

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Review by: Larry Hoskinson

User Experience: 6 months to 2 years

Submitted on: Mar 17, 2008

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As my retirement drew near I knew that I had to have something for a hobby, something different and something where I could get out doors, exercise and at the same time be a relaxing adventure. What a perfect match. My Garrett ACE 250 has been great, can't believe how easy it is to operate and how accurate this machine is.

Turn it on ,scan and it does everything but dig up your find. We travel down to Florida every winter and I really enjoy the time spent on several of the Beaches and scanning the Parks around the State. There have been over two thousand ships go down through the years around the coast of Florida and every now and then Gold coins still wash ashore. Stopped into Kellyco over by Orlando (what a neat store and so helpful) and purchased a few books on finding treasures around our great Country.

They have saved me a lot of time and gas while pointing out where the best areas are. My biggest find so far has been twenty five silver dollars that had been buried nearly thirty years ago. I have found rings, toys and lots of coins and a find of what some have said could be small cannon shot. One never knows what their next find will be, and everyone from 5 to 90 takes an interest when they see what you are doing, some will even tell you where to look for lost treasures. It has been said that there are more coins buried in the soil then in circulation today.

As hobbies go this one is great and you don't have to spend a fortune to find a fortune.

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