How I got here from there

cougar14

Jr. Member
Aug 6, 2017
35
81
Concord
Detector(s) used
Garrett 400
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Well, after 2 1/2 years with my first MD, a Garrett Ace 400, I've decided to upgrade to a NOX 800. Found good deal, no tax, no shipping, and 15% military discount. Funded $500 of it from my 2 1/2 years of quarters and dimes, all clad. Keeping my halves, dollar coins, and two rings, one gold and one SS w/gold inlay. Four jars in back 400 quarters each, two on left in front, 500 dimes each. paltry 140 nickels. It's been fun, hope I can do as well or better with the NOX. BTW, not one of these was silver. unnamed.jpg
 

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mh9162013

Full Member
Mar 22, 2019
180
139
KY
Detector(s) used
Fisher Research Labs F2, Equinox 600, Pro-Find 35, & Garrett Carrot.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
This is exactly what I hope to do, i.e. fund my next detector with my finds. I doubt I'll be as successful as you, though.
 

mrwilburino

Hero Member
May 7, 2010
680
617
Northern Ohio
Detector(s) used
Fisher, Teknetics, Minelab, XP
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
$500 in quarters and dimes in 2&1/2 years? I need to get me one of them Garrett's.
 

BLK HOLE

Silver Member
Aug 3, 2017
4,725
6,500
Northern Virginia
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
AT MAX/AT PRO/GPX-4500, Equinox 800, Garrett Pro Pointer,NEL Attack Coil, Lesche diggers, and the custom made in the USA Freeloader Pack Mule Pouch!
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Well done!!!
 

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cougar14

Jr. Member
Aug 6, 2017
35
81
Concord
Detector(s) used
Garrett 400
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
AHHH... ARGGG....one of the quarter jars was one quarter short, one dime was Canadian. $499.65.
 

U.B.

Sr. Member
Apr 27, 2015
484
710
Oklahoma
Detector(s) used
AT Pro
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Well done cougar, and thank you for being able to use a military discount.
 

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cougar14

Jr. Member
Aug 6, 2017
35
81
Concord
Detector(s) used
Garrett 400
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
The thanks goes to Minelab for offering it to vets and active duty. Not many do.
 

Oct 21, 2018
65
255
Florida cocoa beach
Detector(s) used
Equinox 600 ,pro find 35, big stainless beach scoop , Root slayer Nomad
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
My nox paid for it self 10 times so far in gold and diamonds in the 6 months I have had it it’s really a great machine !!!!
 

devldog

Silver Member
Mar 9, 2012
3,632
6,313
Georgia
Detector(s) used
Whites MXT ALL PRO, Minelab Safari
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Cougar, Congrats to you on the new Nox. You really did well in such a short time to pay for the Minelab. I wish you as much success with the new Minelab as you had with the Garrett. I also want to Thank You for your service.
 

A2coins

Gold Member
Dec 20, 2015
33,807
42,606
Ann Arbor
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
3
Detector(s) used
Equinox 800
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I'm the same throw all my clad in mason jars big ones they add up quick gold the wife and kids pillaged we needed a new water heater rrrhh
 

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cougar14

Jr. Member
Aug 6, 2017
35
81
Concord
Detector(s) used
Garrett 400
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
New Nox 800 came today!!! Putting it together and getting acquainted tomorrow, hitting the park Saturday. Not to fear, old Ace 400, you're not abandoned, take you out from time to time.
 

RustyGold

Gold Member
Aug 16, 2013
9,372
10,901
Southern California
Detector(s) used
XP Deus I & II
Xterra Pro
Primary Interest:
Other
Congrats on the new detector. You did it the right way. Good luck when you take it out!
 

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