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Old 10-02-2009, 08:01 AM
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Hey all new guy here just bought my first detector...ace 250 had a practice run in my garden and am now ready to go for the big dig.
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Old 10-02-2009, 11:04 AM
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Welcome. I'm sure you'll love your Ace!

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Old 10-02-2009, 11:30 AM
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Welcome from Kansas. Midway U.S.A.
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Old 10-02-2009, 11:34 AM
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Old 10-02-2009, 11:48 AM
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Welcome to the forum! The Ace 250 is a great machine for the money. I'm sure you'll do very well with it.

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Old 10-02-2009, 12:57 PM
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MM - Glad you got it going. You might try some kid's play areas in parks or schools. Dig everything till you get the hang of it. Good luck, keep us posted, steve in so az

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Old 10-02-2009, 01:02 PM
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so minnie, how did the garden test run go? Gardens on some homesteads have been worked for decades. Should be a coin or two maybe a ring....Good luck with the Ace....Gil

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Old 10-02-2009, 03:00 PM
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Hi and many Thanks for the warm welcome,the garden test dig was ok i found
a few british coins none of any age a bullet case, a brass hinge.
I`m now looking forward to getting out and about will keep you all posted....thanks again
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Old 10-02-2009, 03:19 PM
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Welcome! The Ace 250 is a great start.

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Old 10-02-2009, 06:54 PM
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welcome from the uk great machine that 250

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Old 10-03-2009, 08:30 AM
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Old 10-03-2009, 09:37 AM
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Welcome aboard Minny Minor, nice starter machine..... good luck and HH RickO

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Old 10-03-2009, 10:09 AM
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Hello welcome from KY the Ace will serve you well. Howard

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Old 10-03-2009, 11:36 AM
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Old 10-03-2009, 01:27 PM
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Yes,welcome from one of those fellow"across the ponders".You cant go wrong with the ace as a starter.The pennies and 2ps will flood in.Just to encourage,I found a cartwheel penny at about 8" so you will find old stuff with it.
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