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  1. 10-16-2017, 07:19 PM #1
    Ben Town
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    Finally signed up

    I’d like to say hello to everyone.
    Ive been a lurker for sometime and thought I would sign up
    I live in Central IL. around Bloomington .
    Had a couple Garret Metal detectors back when I worked and they got little use.
    After I retired and had more time bought a Minlab Safari and used it awhile and decided I needed more and bought a CTX its a great machine and I still get stumped but figure it out and go.
    Ive got a Detector garden in the yard and try new settings and adjustments there, really helps.
    Farmers are getting the crops out and I look forward to getting out and dig some wholes.
    BT
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  2. 10-16-2017, 07:34 PM #2
    Digger_O'Dell
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    Welcome to the forum! I use the CTX as well and find it pretty simple now, just take a some practice. Waiting for more info on the new Minelab, might be worth moving over to.
    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

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  3. 10-16-2017, 07:42 PM #3
    Ben Town
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    It will be interesting to see how it shakes out, I’m not counting the CTX out yet��
    BT
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  4. 10-17-2017, 03:13 AM #4
    OxShoeDrew
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  5. 10-17-2017, 03:45 AM #5
    Nesdore
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    Welcome to the forum we have a nice group here glad you joined also look forward to your posts


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  6. 10-17-2017, 10:10 AM #6
    Tony Two-Cent
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    Welcome to the forum! The CTX is a great machine and should perform well for you in central Illinois. I used to live in Monticello, Illinois and I have hunted in a few small towns around you: Anchor, Bellflower, McLean, Waynesville, and Rutland to the north.

    Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!
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    10 Large Cents, 415 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 68 V Nickels, 124 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 131 Barber Dimes, 405 Mercury Dimes, 249 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 18 Barber Quarters, 20 Standing Liberty Quarters, 89 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves

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  7. 10-17-2017, 03:39 PM #7
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    Welcome aboard!
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  8. 10-17-2017, 07:50 PM #8
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    Welcome to the forum from New Jersey!
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  9. 10-18-2017, 04:46 PM #9
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    Welcome from western MA. Looking forward to seeing your finds. Retired...very nice.
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  10. 10-19-2017, 12:15 AM #10
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    Hello Ben ,
    congrats on your retirement and newer machine ! I hope to see some great coins and relics from you soon . Thanks for joining up Ben .

    Dan

    p.s. we try to get participation on the forum what made you finally decide to stop lurking and come in out of "the shadows" ?
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    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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