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    Brand Newbie

    Hello everyone, I've been thinking about getting into detecting for abut a year now, so Santa 🎅 might help me out. Will be spending some time in here learning anything I can to prepare for spring. Thank you in advance for any input and guidance!

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    Administrator del's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum Lamairepr did "Santa" have any ideas as to what detector you might have wanted ?? I hope you was good this year , please feel free to ask away about any questions . Its what the forum is all about , sharing information , pictures of finds and experiences while having a few laughs too. Glad you found us !

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    Welcome from western MA. Once Santa puts that detector under the tree you'll discover a whole new world called "addiction". Look around the forum, plenty of information here. Looking forward to your future participation.
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    Welcome to the forum from Kalamazoo

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    Welcome from Illinois!

    We're glad you joined the forum! Hopefully you'll be out there finding all kinds of goodies when spring comes.

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    Welcome to the forum from Northern Illinois.
    You are going to absolutely love this hobby.
    It's addicting and rewarding.
    Best of luck on your new adventure!!
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    Welcome to the forum and a good group of hobbyists. Lots of great advice and ideas to be found here. What type of things are you interested in finding (old coins, jewlery, relics, civil war, etc)?
    Oldest Coin: 100-60 BC Gallic bronze coin (Sequani Tribe)
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    Hello and welcome from Washington state. I found this to be an excellent site to ask questions and learn from some of nicest people around.
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    Thanks for all the welcome responses. del, I have know idea whats coming from Santa DaddyDigger I would probably be interested in old coins, possibly civil war pieces, possibly jewelery. I'm from Michigan, I've been trying to find any laws regarding detecting. Thanks for any advice anyone may have.

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    Hello and Welcome from the Buckeye State you will be addicted that's for sure....lot's of good detectorist on this forum if you need help with anything you will find the answer one way or another Good Luck and Happy Hunting
    Oldest Coin - 1830 Large Cent
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    Santa brought my first detector too...but I sent pics of the I wanted Good luck with your winter research!
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    Welcome to the forum and this great hobby. I hope Santa gives you exactly what your hoping for. Good luck and happy hunting.


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    Hello all: New here but have detecting gold for about 20 years. Just new with coin hunting. Right now just gearing up for next spring and getting my equipment bought and ready. Can't wait til spring and it has not snowed here yet so got a wait I guess.
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