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    Hello from Michigan

    Hello,

    I'm somewhat new to detecting. I started with a cheap harbor freight detector. I tore it apart and built a new control box and shaft for it. I used it for 2 weeks and then bought an ATPro. Having fun learning this new machine.

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    Administrator del's Avatar
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    Hello Remnar , what part of Michigan are you in ?? we may have a member or two near you , welcome to the forum . Have you made any exciting finds so far ??

    Dan
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    Welcome from Washington state! I started with a cheap detector then upgraded to an AT Pro a few years ago myself. Please keep us posted on your good finds. And ask any questions you might have too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    Hello Remnar , what part of Michigan are you in ?? we may have a member or two near you , welcome to the forum . Have you made any exciting finds so far ??

    Dan
    I live in Flint Michigan. So far the most interesting items I have found are 3 silver Rosies and a Clark Gable popsicle token. The funny part is that I found all of those with the 45 dollar Harbor freight unit.

    I have found some costume jewelry with the ATPro and a good pile of clad but have yet to get the coil over something really nice. I have had it for just over a week so I don't have a lot of time in yet.

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    Welcome from western MA. Good choice on getting the AT Pro. Members here who use that machine have made some fantastic finds. Keep us posted.
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    Hiya. have dug in your state at Munroe with the Christain metal detecting forum....plus saw the tigers play many a times at the old tiger stad....welcome aboard!
    From the land of the Bluenose.....life is a beach at least till the tide comes in and the Bud is all gone. Swish and dig at the drop of a dime!

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    Welcome from Northern Illinois. The AT Pro is a very good machine. You should do very well with it.
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    Welcome from the other side of the pond in Wisconsin! I've heard of a lot of great finds coming out of Michigan, so hope to see some nice photos and stories coming from your direction soon!
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    Hi Remnar, welcome to the group! I bet there are lots of properties in Flint with old coins! I look forward to your posts!
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    Hello Remnar and welcome! I live east of you. If you ever want to meet up somewhere let me know. Just PM me.
    Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 900 & Manticore
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    1,000+ silver coins
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    125+ War of 1812 Era buttons and relics
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    Welcome to the forum fellow Midwesterner, it is good to have you with us.


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