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  1. 06-23-2014, 03:02 PM #1
    SparrowD
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    New Digger Central IL

    Hi all

    Wanted to post a message after reading the forums from the shadows for the last month. Been detecting for about 3 weeks with an Ace 250 w/ 8x5 SEF coil. I am finding the research is just as fun as actually swinging the detector. Still not found anything beyond trash and clad, but that isn't going to stop me. Hope to see some of you around!
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  2. 06-23-2014, 03:14 PM #2
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    Hello from Northern Illinois & welcome to the forum. Don't worry about the clad and trash. Trust me, the good stuff is coming.
    Best of luck to you.
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  3. 06-23-2014, 03:26 PM #3
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    Welcome to the forum!

    Glad you came out of the shadows!

    Lots of good people and useful information here. Like you, I enjoy the research as much as the finds. A person can learn a lot about the history of their surrounding towns.

    Best of luck, and keep us updated on your progress!
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  4. 06-23-2014, 03:47 PM #4
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    Welcome to the forum! Where are you at in central Illinois? I used an ACE 250 for almost 2 years and did quite well. We look forward to seeing your finds. Best wishes and HH, Dave.
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  5. 06-23-2014, 04:21 PM #5
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    welcome sparrowD, from ky
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  6. 06-23-2014, 05:02 PM #6
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  7. 06-23-2014, 05:18 PM #7
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    Welcome from Washington state. Every target helps to familiarize with your machine so don't worry about trash and clad. The clad is still spendable!
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  8. 06-23-2014, 06:29 PM #8
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    I'm outside Bloomington/Normal so pretty close to as central as I can get in IL. I just need to find parks were Tony hasn't already got all the goodies out of.
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  9. 06-23-2014, 08:34 PM #9
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    Welcome from Milwaukee! If you are already interested in the research as much as the finds, you'll fit right in here!
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  10. 06-23-2014, 08:57 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by SparrowD View Post
    I'm outside Bloomington/Normal so pretty close to as central as I can get in IL. I just need to find parks were Tony hasn't already got all the goodies out of.
    Good luck with that one

    Seriously, no one finds them all. Just keep hunting as if your the first one there. You never know.
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  11. 06-24-2014, 02:02 AM #11
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  12. 06-24-2014, 05:10 AM #12
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    Welcome from western MA. Good stuff can be found even though Tony is in your area. Looking forward to your future finds.
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    Welcome and best of luck. Safe & HH
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    Hello SparrowD , welcome to the forum. my favorite is researching an item , old relic or old copper coin , glad you joined up.

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    Welcome to the forum from SE Wisconsin. It is good to have you with us, GL and HH.


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    Quote Originally Posted by SparrowD View Post
    I'm outside Bloomington/Normal so pretty close to as central as I can get in IL. I just need to find parks were Tony hasn't already got all the goodies out of.
    Man! Your going to need a passport!
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  17. 07-13-2014, 05:24 PM #17
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    Welcome from North Il. I have only been detecting for about a month now also. Can't get enuff of it tho
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    Hello and Welcome to the forum from John in NJ.
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