1st Time out with a detector

[black651]

I have been reading this forum for a number of weeks and decided to give the metal detector I bought at a rummage sale a try at a little park near my apartment. (Model MD3005 - a real basic one, as I can't afford anything else!) Dug up a lot of caps, pop tabs and other garbage - all of which I disposed of properly. I made sure to use the techniques shared here on the forum and dug carefully and made sure to replace the plugs. It's a nice park and I wouldn't want to mess it up. The real excitement was when I came across a coin! (I'm beginning to figure out the different tones now but need much more practice) Five Lincoln cents and one dime. None of them worth anything but I was hooked from the moment I found the first one. May give it another go this afternoon. I really appreciate all the fantastic advice and knowledge shared on this site and hope to have something good to post someday!

 

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[DMN]

Glad you became a member. You'll find there are a load of very knowledgable people here. Your finds are a good start and the platform for great things to come! Best of luck (and skill) in your future hunts. Just don't forget to share!

 

[Sim_Player]

I like the dataplate. That's a keeper.

Keep anything you find interesting and stash it away to look at later.

I once tossed a skeleton key that I considered junk at that time.

Jim on Camano

 

[redneck13126]

welcome to tnet and its not the detector is the person holding it i worked my butt off to get both of mine and there both under 200 bucks and ive found what the $1500 guys have so just research and work at it you'll get the hang of it stay with it and good luck

 

[Frodov]

welcome to tnet and its not the detector is the person holding it i worked my butt off to get both of mine and there both under 200 bucks and ive found what the $1500 guys have so just research and work at it you'll get the hang of it stay with it and good luck

I'm with Redneck on this one.. sometimes it's not the detector you are using but the person using the detector... and, to some extent, the places you are detecting. I don't think there's a detectorist here that hasn't found a coin (or several dozen) or piece of jewelry or some other treasure just laying there on the surface.. simply because they had their eyes open and were paying attention while they were detecting. "Eyeball" finds we call them. But that's not what I meant by "where" you detect. What I mean by that is you have to use a little brain power and observation to find more stuff. If you detect parks and athletic fields like I do, go by when people are gathered to play or watch games. See where they sit, spread blankets, congregate... where they pile there gear and stuff. Pocket spills and stuff happen in those places. Sure, there are the bleachers, but you'll find that people sit and gather at other places as well, like along sloping grassy banks and under shade trees beside the ball fields or courts. That and look for the paths of travel between those spots and things like the concession stands and/or bathrooms... and the parking areas. THAT'S where you're going to find the majority of your coins and stuff. No matter if you are using a cheapy metal detector or one of the more expensive ones. Just remember "WHERE" is pretty important too.

~HAPPY HUNTING~

Frodov

 

[redneck13126]

thank you frodov forgot to mention that but yes i used the clad i found hitting parks to buy my next detector and at old house sites check under clothes lines and near where the doors are and paths to the out house

 

[Swingit]

Nice Lake Superior Agate

 

[ivan salis]

well your hitting a "mixed" time frame pull tabs wize * --older "beaver tail" pull ring type (pulltabs)-- the aluminum screw caps -- and modern pulltabs type pull tabs --- remember the "trash" you find can help tip off what amount of "human useage" a area got it got --(often people were and still are slobs ) -- so the more folks that use a area --the trashier it is often ( and the more time folks are at a spot the more likely it becomes that they will "lose" something of value there ) -- by the type of soda and beer can tabs often you can "date" a place -- simce silver was pulled from coins in 1964 ---areas that were heavily used say 1965 and earlier are "prime zones" to check out

 

[black651]

Nice Lake Superior Agate

Good eye! I collect them so I always keep an eye out when I have my nose in the dirt. LOL

Thanks for all the welcomes, advice and support - such an awesome community!

Went out again and found many more coins - along with a lot of caps and trash, but I am hooked!

 

[nova]

Welcome!

 

[olekyground]

I know you might think I am just saying this but keep at it and dont let the tabs get ya down. You will start finding really cool stuff very soon! Trust me!! Not bad for the first at all.

 

[chukers]

keep all them clads... save them up... you'll have enough for a newer detector in no time! I've had several detectors over the years and paid for each one with my finds... working on paying the V3i now... Welcome to Tnet and Happy Hunting!


Chukers

 

[chukers]

oh BTW my first was... Micronta 3001.... 30 years ago.... we all had to start somewhere... keep after it! Great Start!


Chukers

 

[desert dog]

WELCOME TO TNET

 

[ivan salis]

well about $1 in change its a start * (save up your clad money finds--- in no time you can get a delta 4000 ) ---($279 plus tax see the kellyco ad )

 

[jwelch66]

I have been reading this forum for a number of weeks and decided to give the metal detector I bought at a rummage sale a try at a little park near my apartment. (Model MD3005 - a real basic one, as I can't afford anything else!) Dug up a lot of caps, pop tabs and other garbage - all of which I disposed of properly. I made sure to use the techniques shared here on the forum and dug carefully and made sure to replace the plugs. It's a nice park and I wouldn't want to mess it up. The real excitement was when I came across a coin! (I'm beginning to figure out the different tones now but need much more practice) Five Lincoln cents and one dime. None of them worth anything but I was hooked from the moment I found the first one. May give it another go this afternoon. I really appreciate all the fantastic advice and knowledge shared on this site and hope to have something good to post someday!

Welcome I think the people on here are awesome. I love looking at other peoples finds no matter how small. I think the whole idea is just getting out. Good luck!

 

[Rusted Nail]

First time ever metal detecting , went out with the old Garrett Deepseeker I acquired from my older brother. Ground is still frozen but I had to see if I could find anything with it and I found these beautiful things.

Can 8 plus in”
Pull tabs 2 in”
Penny 2 in”
Rusted Nail 8 in”
Dime 4in”
Nut 8in”
Whatsit 6in”
Snap thing 6in”

Totally awesome finds for first timer, definitely going to enjoy Detecting.


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Here is my first almost like gold discovery, having a great time detecting, I have just started as well.

 

[underdogger]

Welcome to the madness of mding . your really not hooked yet. once you find a ring . or a coin that is silver then you will know why every one swings these lawn gliders . welcome to t net . hh rob

 

[Deepdiger60]

Welcome to T-Net there is good finds out there you will get them all in time ,for 5.00 at a yard sale i got this detector and it WORKS !! 4 inches deep i found coins very early 1980,s model just 3 weeks ago the detector on the right .Good hunting Dd60

 

[allen]

Welcome to the greatest site on the internet, treasurenet !!!
Good luck on your hunts and keep us posted !!
The finds will get better once you learn your machine more and
the best advice I can give you, never, ever get discouraged !!