Cheap Metal Detectors – Metal Detector Universe

Cheap is in the eye of the beholder.

Cheap can relate to price, cheap can relate to quality and features.

Here are a few metal detectors in the $150 to $235 range (cheap price) that are feature-rich for the beginner, and quality branded with a line to step up to when it’s time to level up your game!

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The Goodies

Minelab Vanquish 340

Garrett ACE 250

Nokta PulseDive Underwater Metal Detector

Bonus: One surprising cheap metal detector that breaks my recommended price floor!

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Hi, my name is Mike. I have an old, reliable Bounty Hunter 840 that I started metal detecting with during the '80s. I learned a lot back then and even though I took a break from it for a while, I recently jumped back in. Now, I'm researching new products, meeting new detectorists, and sharing what I know with anyone who's interested in metal detectors. Welcome. Let's start digging!
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