Im new to all of this

barbcruz

Tenderfoot
Jun 2, 2011
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abington,pa
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treasure hunter 3030
Hi everyone im new to this ,me and my husband bought a metal detector as a new hobbie for us can anyone give me any help on what we should do first?
we have a treasure hunter 3030 We thought it was good for newbies,the first day i found a big peice of metal pipe woo hooo.
just looking for any suggestions to get us on our way with our new hobbie.
we will be going to beaufort NC next month and need some tips.
 

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RGINN

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Oct 16, 2007
8,624
10,795
Summit County, CO
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White's DFX, White's Classic 1 Coinmaster, Nokta Pointer
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All Treasure Hunting
There is a plethora of info on all these forums. Read them all. Read them until late hours of the night. Forego family, friends, work, and eating. Kinda jokin, but there is good info. Welcome to Tnet and good huntin, y'all!
 

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barbcruz

Tenderfoot
Jun 2, 2011
9
0
abington,pa
Detector(s) used
treasure hunter 3030
1hr of digging and all i found was 1-metal ruler,and old pipe,and a few beer can pulls.
i guess its better than nothing
 

worldtalker

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May 11, 2011
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29,210
Western Mass.
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I like your attitude,learn what your machine is telling you.Have you tested your md yet with ferris and nonferris items?You only have one month before you go to Beaufort,Better get swingin,Learn what it is telling you.Always have in mind PATIENCE,PERSISTANCE,PAYOFF!Wish I was going with youns,you don't know what your gonna find,All I know is from that neck of the woods it's gonna be good.GOD BLESS
 

Chug And Red

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Feb 18, 2010
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Vancouver WA
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Chug)Whites Classic 5 ID, (Red Whites Coin master Pro)

Chug and Reds New Additions

Give It Up>> Garrett's AT Pro
Buttercup>> Garrett's Ace 250
Show Me the Money>> Garrets Ace 400
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You made the best second choice!!!! The first was getting a detector!!!! :laughing7: :laughing7: :laughing7: The second was Joining up with treasurenet There is so much Knowledge on this site Is Mind Boggling!!!! HH Chug
 

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barbcruz

barbcruz

Tenderfoot
Jun 2, 2011
9
0
abington,pa
Detector(s) used
treasure hunter 3030
we are trying to get used to it before our trip so we can actually find something and we are staying at a farm house on cedar island so we will have plenty to look for there!
thanks for all your hope!
 

Jun 17, 2010
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4
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Detectors used: Garrett GTI 2500 and Garrett Ace 250,Garrett Treasure-Ace 200(retired) with Garrett PRO-POINTER
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All Treasure Hunting
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just go out, dig it all and have fun!!
 

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barbcruz

barbcruz

Tenderfoot
Jun 2, 2011
9
0
abington,pa
Detector(s) used
treasure hunter 3030
great news I found my first coin yesterday after 1 hr of being eaten by bugs and looking around i kept getting a signal from a spot i dug last week and sitting right in front of my eyes (my husband picked it up) a 1995 quarter woo hooo at least i found something!!! LOL
it really is exciting when you pull something from the ground no matter what it is.
 

cntrydncr1

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Feb 23, 2007
7,806
777
Bradenton, Fl
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Insect repellent!! that is your first tip! lol Welcome to this great hobby. congrats on your first coin. There will be many more!
 

worldtalker

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May 11, 2011
21,070
29,210
Western Mass.
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XP Deus
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Just wait till you see the SILVER at the bottom of the hole,Then you will REALLY be excited.Good Hunting
 

birdman

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Jan 28, 2005
7,458
2,393
Choctaw Beach Florida
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Equinox 800 and ORX, tesoro Cibola with garret,whites and minelab pinpointers
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All Treasure Hunting
First gold ring will make you do back flips! Keep swinging :headbang:
 

River Rat

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Jan 6, 2006
20,846
2,532
SE Louisiana
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