I think I like my new machine!

baspinall · Feb 17, 2011

Well I have been using a Whites V3 for a few years now and really like the machine. Had a chance to pick up an Minelab Etrac for a real good price and thought, why not. Sold all my gold finds and some old car parts I had and bought it. Cost me $250.00 out of pocket. Not bad.
Today was my maiden voyage with the Etrac. Went to a couple places that are not really accessible in the spring/summer. Did pretty good. First real find was an early copper King George (left facing). Think its 1750's - 60's but not totally sure. Next hit was a silver pocket watch cover with some nice engravings on it. Says "Fahys Coin No. 1" on back. Also has H112 and a few initials but no dates engraved. Also found an amusement token, crotal bell & a silver bullet looking thing? It's filled with lead but not sure what it is.
All in all I am very happy with the new machine and can't wait to get involved with it some more.

Brian

baspinall · Feb 19, 2011

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Good start with a good detector. (Coin is 1729-39)
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That is my oldest coin find then. Beat my 1770's coins by a few years.

Damon64 · Feb 19, 2011

Great stuff! I like the V3, but you are making a case for the Etrac!

baspinall · Feb 19, 2011

Damon64 said:
Great stuff! I like the V3, but you are making a case for the Etrac!

The V3 is a great detector. A little more of a learning curve though.

Bank Runner · Feb 19, 2011

Corinth1812 · Feb 19, 2011

dwatson4 said:
you should sell that E-trac, its no good, it'll break, poor service by minelab, no real depth capabilities, doesn't work in the cold, only finds pennies.

Hmmmmm, its been the coldest winter here in illinois for many years, yet this year i already have 28 silvers, (feb 19), yeah they dont work in the cold at all, and none of them were deep, only 8 inches or so, but thats using a 6 inch coil, i guess i could find them deeper if i was using a bigger coil maybe 10 inches...And it seems all they find are pennies, i have about 100 wheats, and 6 indians so far.