badwhiskey
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What’s a metal detector in the $200 range that surprised you how well it functioned?
Sleeper machine?
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metaladdict
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Probably the Vanquish, but never held one.
metaladdict
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My Ace 250 has been good to me,but location and timing is key.
pine3874
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If you're a coin hunter I would go with the Teknetics Euro Tek Pro.
Quest X10. Best bang for $. Feature packed, super light and deep with a 5.5x9.5 coil.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zLFeRa7FUfM
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jimther
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Or... how about a USED machine that cost $800 when new, but still works like new and has more features and capabilities than a NEW $200 machine? Something to consider.
BlueHuntsCoins
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Probably both the Nokta Simplex+ and the Vanquish 440. I've used both and both faired well in the trashy parks that I've hunted. Back then though, the Simplex still didn't have an update so it was a bit noisy for me. The Vanquish was great with separation especially with the 10" coil and multi-iq.
badwhiskey
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Yes! True
Diabolik
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I bought a new Simplex and just picked up a used Vanquish 540 for about the same money. Love the Simplex, especially with the new smaller coil. I've only just got to test the 540 briefly but so far I am really liking it too. It's a very stable machine it seems. I've already ordered the V8 coil for it so I'll be interested to see how is does on park duty.
Skwerly
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the fisher f2 is absolutely amazing, but not produced anymore. if you can find a used unit, don't hesitate. it was only 200 new, should be able to pick one up for a billo or thereabouts. 
diggin4clad
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The Fisher F2
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F2, did shockingly well with that one, especially when it came to silver and gold jewelry.
The F22 would be the updated version and probably just as good if not better.
The F22 would be the updated version and probably just as good if not better.
Rattlehead
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Fisher F2.
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Detectorguy
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Fisher F2. Light and easy to use All day long
Silversmith45
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the fisher f2 is absolutely amazing, but not produced anymore. if you can find a used unit, don't hesitate. it was only 200 new, should be able to pick one up for a billo or thereabouts.
i have had good luck with the F2. I have had several and sold them to help people get started in detecting but I have always bought another.
GeoW
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Looks like you already have a Compadre.
Hard to beat!
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Hard to beat!
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badwhiskey
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No depth
Sven
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Don't mean to be a butthead. But, Whiskey you been asking this similar question since 2014. Seems like Bounty Hunter was the most favored response. I will add a club member had an F2 for years and killed rings and coins with it. It finally broke and died, she bought and tried the ACE 250, hated it. Bought another F2. Your best bet is to save up your money and pay more than $200 to get something with better depth capabilities than the Compadre. If you hunt around you may be able to find a Nokta/Makro Kruzer or Multi-Kruzer at a reasonable price. lots of bells and whistles, and does go much deeper. The Simplex is a great machine, I don't like the 11 stock coil. If it came stock with one of the newer small coils for $250, then it would be the best detector in my opinion to get. I have both smaller coils and the 8" round has more depth than the 9.5x5 coil.
