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    New to detecting from Midwest

    I just got a few a acres and plan to do mostly detecting in my yard to begin with. We'll see how it goes from there.

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    Elite Member Digger_O'Dell's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum and good luck. Looking forward to how you do.
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    Hope you find some good things in your property and welcome

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    Welcome to AD and look forward to seeing your finds,, Happy Hunting!!
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Toddrick , what machine you currently swinging ??

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    Welcome from western MA. Have you been detecting long? A lot of knowledgeable folks on this forum so if you have any questions feel free to ask. Looking forward to your finds. (we love pictures)
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    Welcome from Washington state. Looking forward to seeing what you find.
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    You will be amazed at what you find in your own yard. My house was built in 1958 and I found quite a few wheat pennies. No silver.

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    Welcome to the forum and hobby from SE Wisconsin. Good luck and happy new year.


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    Hi & welcome from Northern Illinois.
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