Newbie buys first detector!

[DJS3]

Hello everyone!
After long research and debating with myself, I finally purchased my first detector, a Garrett ACE 250,
along with a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT. I was lookiing for something not too advanced as I am presently
entering metal detecting and not just admiring those who do. I found a dealer who not only was
knowledgeable but also had a layaway plan, Indian Nations Detectors of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. I
won't have the time during daylight hours to use them until probably mid-to-late July, so I'll just let
the anticipation of using them build as I pay them off. Hopefully I'll be posting some great finds not
too long after I start.

Happy Hunting!

P.S. I found out today that the day my purchase was finalized, April 3rd, was the same day that
Charles L Garrett, the founder of Garrett Detectors, passed away. Odd how I was reading up on him
in the catalogue a few days before and thinking it would be great to pick his brain if I ever was lucky
enough to meet him. It looks like our meeting will be postponed for the time being. RIP Charles.

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations on the Garrett 250! You will really enjoy the machine...good luck hunting this year.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Welcome to the obsession.

 

[BARKER]

Hi DJS3; Greetings from Boston. Welcome to the TNet. Look forward to your Posts and pictures. Happy Hunting. PEACE:RONB

 

[Dr. Witty]

You have the same setup I have. You're going to love them both. Welcome to T-net.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Good luck, you did well in picking machines... hope to see some goodies posted soon!

 

[DJS3]

Congratulations on the Garrett 250! You will really enjoy the machine...good luck hunting this year.

Thank you, Professor.
Hopefully, I'll have all sorts of finds to post.

 

[DJS3]

Welcome to the obsession.

Thanks, Loco.
If I find just a smidgen of the variety of finds you've found, I'll consider my luck outstanding.

 

[DJS3]

Hi DJS3; Greetings from Boston. Welcome to the TNet. Look forward to your Posts and pictures. Happy Hunting. PEACE:RONB

Thank you, Barker.
I can already take a pretty good photo. Now just to find something good enough to share.
I lost a few brain cells while drinking 1 or 2 or 5 Sam Adam's Summer Ales at Quincy Market when it was something close to 100 degrees outside about 15 years ago. If you happen upon them, let me know. I sure can use them now. You'll even get a reward!

 

[DJS3]

You have the same setup I have. You're going to love them both. Welcome to T-net.

Thanks for the welcome.
I'm getting itchy to use them.
I hope to have as good luck with them as you're having.

 

[DJS3]

Good luck, you did well in picking machines... hope to see some goodies posted soon!

Thanks, Dave.
I hope to find something worthy of posting, but even if I don't, I'll have enjoyed some fresh air.

 

[cruiserkev]

Good luck Nick! Be patient, learn the differences between the tones on the 250 and you will do well. My oldest finds were found with my 250 when I was just starting out a couple of years ago, a pair of 1919 wheaties found in my yard. You will find tons of nails and bottle caps but the 250 is awesome for finding coins and relics too. HH

 

[voodoo]

welcome to the hobby! ypu will be happy with your garrett! enjoy the new propointer AT as well! Cheers.

 

[Ogre1190]

Welcome, Nick! You are now - officially - one of us...one of us...one of us...one of us...

 

[deldave]

Paid for my ACE 250 in a one summer on the beach. Love it on the land and sand. Your choice would have been my recommendation and the pinpointer makes a perfect match. Give it a few weeks to get going, don't worry about what your finding , just dig it all at first. I have since gone to the ATPRO but I can honestly say that I haven't found anything yet that I would not have found with the 250.

 

[Old Dude]

Welcome to the forum and the hobby. I hope you can find the time to enjoy your equipment. It is a great way to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature.