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  1. 03-11-2015, 10:14 AM #1
    Stanintexas
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    New to American detectorist

    Just got Garrett AT Pro. Looking forward to searching for coins and relics.
    Also got a 5X8 DD coil.

    I'm located in Wimberley Tx. In the Hill Country, SE of Austin
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  2. 03-11-2015, 10:25 AM #2
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    Welcome to the forum from southern PA! You have a great machine, spend some time with it and it'll serve you well! Good luck and hope to see some good finds!
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  3. 03-11-2015, 10:53 AM #3
    Tony Two-Cent
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    Welcome from Illinois!

    We're glad you joined the forum, Stan! I hope that you are soon showing us pictures of lots of coins and relics that you have found with your AT Pro.

    Best of luck!
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  4. 03-11-2015, 11:21 AM #4
    Stanintexas
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    It's not SE of Austin it's SW. Just a typo.
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  5. 03-11-2015, 12:24 PM #5
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    Hello Stan and welcome to the forum , the ATpro is a very capable machine and I've seen a few here here in person do outstanding with it . Hope to see you post with lots of goodies to show us .

    Dan
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    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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  6. 03-11-2015, 05:21 PM #6
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    Hi and welcome from Northern Illinois.

    I have a couple of friends that use the ATP. They do Quite well !!!

    Good luck and hope to see photos of your finds
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  7. 03-12-2015, 11:44 AM #7
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    Welcome from another Texan !! I love coming to your part of the State it's really pretty there. I was not too far away in January, I came down to scuba the Comal. Lots of fun.
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  8. 03-12-2015, 07:26 PM #8
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    Welcome to a very educational forum covering just about every detector made.
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  9. 03-12-2015, 09:17 PM #9
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    Hey Stan!
    Welcome to the forum from the cornfields of Illinois!

    Oh, has anyone mentioned we like to see pics of finds here? ..........
    Some days you get the corn, some days you get the cob
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    Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to reading your posts.
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  11. 03-13-2015, 04:42 PM #11
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    Welcome from western MA. You've got yourself a good machine. Looking forward to your future participation, especially the old coins.
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    Welcome, a very educational and friendly forum.
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  13. 03-16-2015, 07:10 PM #13
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    First finds with AT Pro

    Here is the first finds with the AT Pro.
    In my front yard. House built in 1995. "Knew" I would not find
    any silver or wheaties but had to try it. Oldest coin 1965 Penny.
    5 clad Dimes- 9 pennies- 1 nickel
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    Howdy Stan and welcome from a fellow Texan. We call East Texas home. (just north of Tyler) glad to have you on the forum. I run an AT Pro too. It will serve you well. Enjoy & God bless you and yours.
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  15. 03-20-2015, 12:26 PM #15
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    Welcome to the hobby and forum from SE Wisconsin. Good luck and happy hunting.


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