Maliaros
It's too bad you got a bad one right off the bat. I've heard of this happening in the earlier ATPs.
Patience though. They'll get you a good one, unless this vendor has a bunch of earlier models. Check the cam locks. That's the first clue.
The others:
I'm new to this thread. I got the ATG instead of the ATP. I was going to do the ATP but decided that I'd use it in the goldfields as well. Since I can't afford the GPX 5000. Lol. Plus being new to the hobby I surely didn't want to drop a ton of $$$.
Why wouldn't you guys hang on to the 350 so a buddy could come along. If it rains get a dust cover for it. That'd keep it dry at least.
I guess I'll try to hit a park. Been a bit. Been prospecting more than detecting.