There are some very good new detectors in the $200-$250 range. I don't have the vanquish (starting at $199) but it sounds real good. Probably the best ones for high mineralized areas like salt beaches. I do have the simplex (starting at $259) and a Quest X-10 ($199). I don't like the tones on the simplex and a lot of owners are buying a smaller coil and a new shaft bringing it closer to $400. You won't hear much about the Quest because in the past they got a bad rep for copying Fisher and it's not the "in" detector. Anyone giving the X-10 a try will be very impressed by the features, performance and value. Of the the two I grab the X-10 to use, super light, great tones, separation and impressive depth with a 9.5x5.5 coil. The X-10 is rainproof but not submersible so I'm keeping the simplex for now just for freshwater beach hunting. Another detector (a little older technology) loaded with features and very pleasant to use is the Xterra-305 ($269).
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