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  1. 11-10-2012, 12:04 PM #1
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    Hello my name is Bill and i love this hobby i found a beatup discovery 1100 at a flea market for 20 bucks and cant keep a shovel out of my hand. If i'm not detecting i'm online reading about it! ::
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  2. 11-10-2012, 10:15 PM #2
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    welcome Bill , ya can't beat that price for a detector it should more than pay for itself in no time. it sounds like you've been bitten by the treasure finding bug alright lol lol , glad to have you here .

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  3. 11-10-2012, 10:27 PM #3
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    Welcome to the forum Sounds like a great deal! Looking forward to seeing your finds
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  4. 11-10-2012, 11:23 PM #4
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    rofl Haha...you got the bug just like the rest of us. Such a great hobby and great to have you aboard. Just wait till you find the really good stuff
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  5. 11-11-2012, 02:20 AM #5
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    Welcome to American Detectorist roamingusa. It's great to have you here with us.

    You made a great buy at the flea market. thumbsup01 Get out there and swing it... let us know what you dig up. :->
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  6. 11-11-2012, 08:05 AM #6
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    Welcome aboard the forum and to your new obsession.

    Twenty bucks? Not a bad way to get started. It'll pay you back quickly.
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  7. 11-11-2012, 02:32 PM #7
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    Welcome to the forums, Bill. What type of detecting do you do? Parks, schools, etc??
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  8. 11-11-2012, 04:16 PM #8
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    Thanks guys, It found that my first week | i will never take the tab off a can again!!! I hunt parks and beaches most of the time but like going to ball parks and ocean view areas. Can't wait to find and post my first gold
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  9. 11-11-2012, 07:19 PM #9
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    Welcome from western MA. Glad you found us and sorry to hear of your addiction. It happens to the best of us, looking forward to your future posts.
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  10. 11-12-2012, 12:53 PM #10
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    Welcome from Kentucky! | Hope to see some finds and that you find some gold!
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    Re: new to any forum

    Quote Originally Posted by roamingusa link=topic=11784.msg127219#msg127219 date=1352668560
    Thanks guys, It found that my first week | i will never take the tab off a can again!!! I hunt parks and beaches most of the time but like going to ball parks and ocean view areas. Can't wait to find and post my first gold
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  12. 11-13-2012, 08:08 AM #12
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    Welcome from Mississippi, welcome to AD. Looking forward to your finds and post.
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  13. 11-13-2012, 08:30 AM #13
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    Welcome from the sunny gulf coast of Florida and welocome to the addiction. Best of luck to you on your treasure hunting adventures!
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  14. 11-13-2012, 02:48 PM #14
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    Thankyou, I might try to hit st.pete beach today the weather is nice and i've been itching to try the salt again!
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  15. 11-13-2012, 06:37 PM #15
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    Re: new to any forum

    Welcome to the forum from SE Wisconsin. $20 that's a good deal on a detector. It should not take you long to get your money back, good luck and happy hunting.


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