Greets from a novice

CtrlFreak

Newbie
Apr 9, 2013
1
0
Orbost VIC
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Hello there :hello:

Yesterday I was given an old Garrett Groundhog Coin Hunter by my great uncle. I understand it's quite outdated but that doesn't trouble me. The old fella assures me it's a good detector to learn with and after reading some online forums and articles, I see it can be quite a capable detector. It's in immaculate condition, came with the instruction manual and a 2nd bigger coil, plus a pile of old treasure hunting books from here in Australia, and hand-drawn maps of certain areas he used to hunt. I'm told that if I make a few finds and prove that I can use the detector, he will give me his other detector which is also old but it's his favourite detector, a Red Baron.

I'm more interested in finding old relics, coins and stuff than gold nuggets so I'm told this old girl is worth having.

Anyway. Nice to be here and I look forward to reading up and learning, peace. :)
 

63bkpkr

Silver Member
Aug 9, 2007
4,069
4,618
Southern California
Detector(s) used
XLT, GMT, 6000D Coinmaster
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
There's not a thing wrong with older machines, my old 6000D still pulls all kinds of coins from their graves! Your Great Uncle has gifted you with more than a detector, he's given you an interesting hobby as well as a machine that he used to enjoy a great deal and I'd guess he's hoping you enjoy it enough to get involved in the hobby/pastime. Congratulations on the new machine and best of luck with it. Practice, a coin detecting garden with various targets planted in it will help a lot and practice............63bkpkr
 

GMD52

Silver Member
Feb 22, 2013
2,518
2,724
Lake Champlain, Vt.
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All Treasure Hunting
Welcome from Lake Champlain. Good luck and happy hunting. You're lucky to have been given a gift that will open many future adventures.:hello2:
 

vpnavy

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Staff member
Jun 15, 2008
35,183
18,684
York County, PA (USA)
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Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania!
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You might consider browsing Sub-Forums: Australia for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state.
 

hamiddetecting

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Feb 22, 2012
6,398
2,510
North Pole
Detector(s) used
Sovereign GT and Excalibur II, Whites, Garrett, Fisher, Alert, MD,Cscope,Tesoro, Compas, XP, Long Rs
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting

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