Newby here waiting for detector in mail!

[miltre]

Well, I just put in my order for the Garret AT Pro and can't wait to get it. I am in Michigan and do lots of short travels with my two teenage children. I'll start in my back yard and go out from there.

Glad to find you all on this forum. Lots of helpfull tips and info, thanks! :cheering:

oh, yeah. I ordered from Kellyco. Has anyone dealt with them before? They seem to be quite knowledgable and nice.....?

[Tony Two-Cent]

Welcome from Illinois! :waving:

The Garrett AT Pro is a very capable machine. |:cheering:

Best of luck with your new detector and be sure to let us know what you find. :yes:

Glad to have you here on the forum! :groovy:

[aloldstuff]

Welcome from western MA. A lot of great finds have been posted here by people using the AT Pro. Looking forward to your future posts.

[miltre]

Thanks guys! Can't wait to post my finds. I have been wanting to do this for years.

[Epi-hunter]

Welcome to the forum! Glad you found us here. You purchased a great detector from what I hear :clapping: That wait for the UPS truck sure seems like a long time after ordering a new detector :yes:

Most of us here have dealt with KellyCo at one time or another. If you ever need to make another MD-related purchase in the future, you might want to check out Bart (Big Boy's Hobbies). I've dealt with quite a few dealers in the past and he has by far been the best in terms of price and service (which is why he's the sponsor here).

Good luck, and looking forward to seeing your finds!

[Lowjiber]

Welcome from southern Nevada. :waving:

The AT Pro is certainly a popular machine.

Advice?

Read the manual twice.
Swing slowly, not like this guy :detecting:
Read the manual again.


There's lots of friends to help on the forum. Don't be afraid to ask.

[OxShoeDrew]

You're going to have a blast. keep us posted. |:cheering: :waving:

[Boulder]

Hello and welcome to the forum, from North Jersey.
The waiting is the hardest part.
John...

[del]

:waving: Hello miltre and welcome to the forum and into the new hobby , once you start detecting you'll wonder why you didn't start it sooner lol lol , Kellyco is a reputable place to buy from but they are a bit pricey and the few free bees they throw at you are usually very cheap ones . As Epi-Hunter said our sponsor Bart has great deals and service . glad you joined up .

Dan

[milco]

Welcome from Milwaukee! My wife was born and raised in Saginaw, we get over to the other side of the pond a couple times a year.

[Spiderwort]

Welcome from SW Arkansas. I used my brother's AT Pro for a few hours earlier this summer. I'm going to stick with my White's XXX as my primary machine but thinking a AT Pro would would make a nice back-up or rainy day addition to this addictive hobby.

[miltre]

Oh man, should have checked out this forum before ordering. Oh, well. Nothing I can do now. I'm still patiently (yeah, right) waiting. Should get it tomorrow, I hope! :girlcry:

[coinnut]

Oh man, should have checked out this forum before ordering. Oh, well. Nothing I can do now. I'm still patiently (yeah, right) waiting. Should get it tomorrow, I hope! :girlcry:


The AT Pro is a very good machine, so don't feel bad by choosing it. It has a lot of great features and once you learn it's language, you will be very happy with it. It is important that you enjoy and learn your machine. Picking good spots to hunt helps too lol It will be fun. You will probably have that machine paid for in one year or less. thumbsup01 I can't wait for your first good find :drool:

[RaZR]

Welcome to the forum miltre. :pirate: Are you near a beach in Michigan? Lots of goodies on the beach for detecting.

GL/HH

[Mudder]

:waving:Welcome from Southern Mississippi :waving:

[Fire Fighter 43]

Welcome to the forum and hobby from SE WI. You have a good detector on its way, just stay patient and the finds will come. Good luck.

[miltre]

Ok, got my detector.....wow. Lots to learn! Took it out a few times and dug and dug for foil! Read the manual 5x and watched the DVD about 10 times. All I can do is to keep going out to learn the machine.
Not many beaches in my area. I did hit two small ones and got rained out both times. Patience is a must
I want to shoot for Lake Michigan beaches. Went to fair grounds today for a bit but was rushing to get my son from band camp.
I'll keep you guys posted.
Been testing with different materials on my own.
Gonna take a while, that is for sure but I know once I get it done I am going to love this hobby!!! :detecting: :detecting:

[coinnut]

Remember to breathe and have fun lol You will love this hobby the minute you get something old :yes: Or GOLD :cheesysmile: Have fun and let us know how you do.

[miltre]

I will thank you! Can't wait to find something worthwhile!