34 of 42 people found this review helpful:

Review by: Sandy Thuet

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Mar 19, 2008

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Did you know the right metal detector could save a dog's life? It's true! For 30 years, I was an animal control officer and encountered many rabid animals in my career. So it was no surprise when I got a call from a veterinarian about a rabid dog at a local ranch. Just the week before, I bought a Garrett GTI 1500 and decided to take it with me on patrol so I could try it out on my lunch breaks. I didn't have much experience with it when the rabid dog call came in, but I had read the owner's manual from cover-to-cover. I'm glad the GTI 1500 is user friendly because it came in handy that day.

The dog was chained when I got to the ranch because his behavior closely resembled that of an animal suffering from hydrophobia or rabies. He paced nervously, salivated profusely, and definitely looked like he was angry at the whole world. Still, there was something about him that made me question the veterinarian's diagnosis. I stepped closer to the dog and he moved away, that's not the typical reaction of a rabid animal.

After asking a few questions of the owner and the vet, I nosed around the barn and saw some fishing gear. I asked the owner if the dog spent much time in the barn before he became sick. The owner nodded, and that gave me an idea. I got my Garrett out of the patrol truck and headed for the dog.

Turning on the Garrett GTI 1500 and setting the discrimination low, I passed the coil near the animal's stomach. Almost immediately I got a visual ID of something round, and the metal ID meter went off the chart. Those indicators, plus a loud tone in my headphones, confirmed what I suspected - the dog had ingested a large fish line lead weight. He wasn't rabid! Lead poisoning can present symptoms similar to rabies, but the outcome can be much better for the animal.

Thanks to the reliability of my Garrett detector, the real problem was discovered and surgery prevailed over euthanasia. Today the dog is doing well, and his owner is happy to have his beloved pet beside him again. This pleasant outcome was provided by my Garrett GTI 1500 and its quick target identification. Garrett GTI 1500 is the metal detector that truly saved a dog's life.

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26 of 28 people found this review helpful:

Review by: Charlie

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Sep 5, 2008

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I purchased the Garrett GTI 1500 last April (it being my first detector), and I was surprised at the ability of this machine to find coins.

Before buying, I did my research and found most detectors in this price range perform well, but the "imaging" finally sold me. I honestly can't think of anything about this machine I don't like. It works as advertised. I am completely satisfied.

Thanks Kellyco and many thanks to Garrett.

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42 of 61 people found this review helpful:

Review by: Ruth

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Jul 1, 2008

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I recently bought this Garrett detector and it only took me a few minutes to set the detector up. This metal detector is very easy to use, but it had difficulty finding items. After telling me there was 0.25 cents $1.00 - 6" in the ground after digging and digging, I found nothing many times and I found this detector had trouble locating things?

I called Garret and they claim that there was metal in the ground at one time that had dissolved?

Pinpointing items was very difficult. The pinpointing pad has now got stuck product has been sent back for repair?

This is my first metal detector and I am not very happy with everything about it and would not recommend it to anyone wanting to have some fun and find different treasures.

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19 of 19 people found this review helpful:

Review by: Mark Carreau

User Experience: Newbie

Submitted on: Apr 14, 2008

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This is a wonderful detector with many options to choose from. I have wanted a metal detector ever since I was a young child when I used to see people at the beach scanning all around and some had there detectors in the water. I would strike up a conversation with them when I had the opportunity and I would ask a lot of questions about all of the interesting things that they had found in the past and how long that they had been involved in metal detecting. Also, I asked them about the most unusual thing that they had found and that if they had any regrets about ever buying a detector. Everyone that I had ever asked told me that they loved using them and how great of a hobby that metal detecting is. I also try to get some pointers and suggestions about detecting. I recently saved up enough money to get myself one so I am really new at using one. It takes a lot of practice to get good at using one and they are so many types to choose from in a great variety of price ranges. I didn’t want to get a really cheap one and waist a lot of time digging up trash so I did a lot of extensive research and read a lot of reviews to help me find the best choice for the price. So far, the Garrett GTI 1500 seems to do everything that it was advertised to do and Garrett has a descent reputation based on my experience. So far, I would recommend this detector for the beginner and the pro. This is built rugged and will handle normal wear and tear with no problem. I am having good luck with it so far and am very happy with my decision on purchasing this metal detector.

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10 of 10 people found this review helpful:

Review by: Redsky

User Experience: 7+ years

Submitted on: Jul 29, 2010

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In the 30 years plus of metal detecting, I have used various types and brands of metal detectors. The best for me have come from White's and Garrett. The GTI 1500 is a versatile and easy to use metal detector that is still at the top of the market for ease of use and great results. I am primarily a coin shooter and have found plenty of coins in areas thought to be searched out. The notching technology of this machine is a bonus and the automatic ground balancing is second to none. It is a machine that has a built in BEACH mode that makes it easy to transition from a grassy park to the sea shore with no problem. Do not settle for a toy detector when top of the line technology is available at this price.

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