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  1. 02-18-2014, 05:17 AM #1
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    I Finally Hit GOLD!

    I finally found my FIRST GOLD! It's a 14K gold man's wedding band found at about 6 inches with my AT Pro. It motivated me to start my own Youtube Channel. See the vid at this link:

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  2. 02-18-2014, 08:21 AM #2
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    on your 1st piece of gold. Seeing that you said the signal was scratchy, would you have dug that signal anyway?
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    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff View Post
    on your 1st piece of gold. Seeing that you said the signal was scratchy, would you have dug that signal anyway?
    I dig everything that hits over 35 on my AT Pro and doesn't sound like a bobby-pin!
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    Congrats on your GOLD RING I think it's maybe a 12k ring. (.500). The reason it may have sounded scratchy is because of the stone it is located in. Signals are going to sound awful in that type of environment, especially when they are down deeper. Great find!!!
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    Awesome GOLD ring and your first one to boot, that is one fantastic find

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    Quote Originally Posted by coinnut View Post
    Congrats on your GOLD RING I think it's maybe a 12k ring. (.500). The reason it may have sounded scratchy is because of the stone it is located in. Signals are going to sound awful in that type of environment, especially when they are down deeper. Great find!!!
    Hey Coinnut!

    It actually says 595 on the inside. That is 14K European. Please forgive me because I was just a "little bit" excited when I made that vid and read it wrong. LOL! Thanks for your kind words!
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    Very nice ODA226. It is a great feeling to look down into a hole and see Gold. I am glad that Europe is treating you so good.

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    Congrats on your first gold.
    Nice video also
    Thanks for sharing
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    Congrats on the gold, still looking for my first. I know it will come in time. Safe & HH
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  10. 02-18-2014, 10:10 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by ODA 226 View Post
    Hey Coinnut!

    It actually says 595 on the inside. That is 14K European.
    That's even better. Any good pictures of that ring??
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  11. 02-19-2014, 05:36 AM #11
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    I'll post one as soon as I can get some good natural light!
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    14K gold is what we all dream of finding...Way to go!!!
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    That's Awsome !!!

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    Congrats!!!

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    Coinnut,
    Finally have a day with good light here! Here's some better pics of the ring.
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  16. 02-22-2014, 03:08 PM #16
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    Nice ring, nicely decorated too.
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    Very nice! Congratulations on your first (of many) gold find.

    Usually, if a target "scratches" it's got links… like a chain or bracelet. When I get a "scratchy" signal, I usually dig beside it so as not to ram my digger into what is often a delicate chain.
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  18. 02-25-2014, 06:31 AM #18
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    Congratulations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ODA 226 View Post
    Coinnut,
    Finally have a day with good light here! Here's some better pics of the ring.
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    You dirty dog you!! I know you beat some drunk guy up for that! I guess that's one way to get treasure! Pretty sure interpol has a bolo out for you! Awesome find and I'm jealous!
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