SelmerMKVI
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Hey all! I'm new to the forums and metal detecting in general. I've always kind of dreamed about it because the property where I grew up carried a legend of buried depression era silver in mason jars. Anyway, I never found those, but today I am on my way to glory and riches untold.
Well, at least a lot of fun. I got my Ace 250 today (A good deal for $300 I think. Came with a lot of extras, including a 9x12 coil), watched the video, read the manual and proceeded into the back yard to try it out. I've always known this yard is full full full of old metal. The previous owner was a bit of a junk lover. I'm always just kicking up nails, brads and spark plugs. That's without a metal detector. I'll probably be at it in my own yard for a long time trying to figure out what's what. Too much trash.
After about an hour today, I had 8 cents ( $299.92 more and this baby is paid for!) , an old hasp with a fastener from a dog chain, a long aluminum nail, and several other bits. There were a lot of scrambled crazy signals. Too many to dig today that's for sure.
Anyway, my first big "treasure hunt" is going to be an old abandoned baseball field where I played little league when I was 5. I'm looking forward to an exciting hobby, and finding some interesting, if not extremely valuable things. Who knows. Maybe I'll return to that property where I grew up and discover the legendary silver!
So, you veterans, If you could impart a single piece of wisdom, advice, or knowledge to a young treasure hunter, what would it be?
Thanks and wish me luck!
-SelmerMKVI
Well, at least a lot of fun. I got my Ace 250 today (A good deal for $300 I think. Came with a lot of extras, including a 9x12 coil), watched the video, read the manual and proceeded into the back yard to try it out. I've always known this yard is full full full of old metal. The previous owner was a bit of a junk lover. I'm always just kicking up nails, brads and spark plugs. That's without a metal detector. I'll probably be at it in my own yard for a long time trying to figure out what's what. Too much trash.
After about an hour today, I had 8 cents ( $299.92 more and this baby is paid for!) , an old hasp with a fastener from a dog chain, a long aluminum nail, and several other bits. There were a lot of scrambled crazy signals. Too many to dig today that's for sure.
Anyway, my first big "treasure hunt" is going to be an old abandoned baseball field where I played little league when I was 5. I'm looking forward to an exciting hobby, and finding some interesting, if not extremely valuable things. Who knows. Maybe I'll return to that property where I grew up and discover the legendary silver!
So, you veterans, If you could impart a single piece of wisdom, advice, or knowledge to a young treasure hunter, what would it be?
Thanks and wish me luck!
-SelmerMKVI
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