The big plunge

[beerguy]

Pucker time, folks.

I just put 3 of my machines on ebay, trying to fill the CTX3030 jar.

So... what sacrifices have you made for this hobby?

Anyone sell anything that they cherished for that 'ultimate machine'?

What have you gone without?

Off to caress my XLT one more time.....

 

[Pinball]

I sold my Gottlieb Fast Draw pinball machine to fund the purchase of my AT Pro. I thought I would miss the game but I LOVE my new hobby....plus there might still be a couple of games in the basement Your pain will diminish as soon as the new toy shows up at your door so hang in there.

 

[Bizzo]

I sold my dirt bike to buy my AT Pro. I planned on buying a new one but who knew that metal detecting would be more fun than trail riding!

 

[beerguy]

I sold my hunting rifle to buy my first machine. My then-girlfriend didn't like the thought of cooking up a dead animal. I haven't missed it, but I have spent more on MDing than I would have hunting...

 

[TheHunterGT]

Traded my Marlin Model 60 for a Garrett Scorpion Gold Stinger that helped me find 2.2oz of the yellow stuff.

Best trade I ever did.

 

[jimzz977]

I traded a aim point scope for my T2 found a 4500 gold ring , I think hell of a trade

 

[WhiteTornado]

I sold a modern US Mint-produced gold coin to fund purchase of my Tesoro Cibola. It was tough parting with gold, and I still haven't made any super great finds. But, I've enjoyed this hobby a lot and it actually re-ignited my interest in coin collecting. Now I find that I'm more interested in dirty old coins than shiny ones encased in a third-party grading company's holder.

 

[pa plateau hiker]

Good lord, beerguy. You've been here for 12 years and only have 183 posts!! Don't be so bashful. Open up. Usually when I drink beer, I'm ready to post away on Tnet. I'll open up a couple 6 packs for you tonight.

 

[beerguy]

Good lord, beerguy. You've been here for 12 years and only have 183 posts!! Don't be so bashful. Open up. Usually when I drink beer, I'm ready to post away on Tnet. I'll open up a couple 6 packs for you tonight.

Slow and steady, man!

I would say something like ' Yeah, but when I DO post, it is all gold!', but then I see my posts...