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I think it is a good move on their part, No sense in manufacturing a bunch of machines that basically do the same thing. From a business standpoint this might free up some cash to invest in tech which can get to the end user in a timely fashion. This also means that they will still be in business down the road (which is a great thing). IMHO they made a decision based on a tight market and a global supply issues. The detectors that are still on the shelf are good stout machines and will still sell well. As for the Legend I need to see a little more before I give it a whirl. I wish them a lot of luck in the future.

Welcome Billy, Always good to have new members here. I'm looking forward to your next post with a few goodies that you found. Glad your here and wish you luck next time out with the 800.

Hate to say it 350 (BUT) I was using a tesoro with a 10x12 concentric. Not knocking the 800 but for me it has some troubles with iron nails mixed with good targets. This place is filthy with the old tin coated roofing nails and larger framing nails of the 20's to 50's. The disc ability and circuitry allow for some pretty nice results. That being said, me and my buddy have hit this small area about 7 times with the 800, and have found around 3 silver coins. Four times with one guy (about 6 hours) with the tesoro has yielded 8. I grew up on analog machines and have learned to trust the 1 tone machines without ID numbers. Tesoro sounds just don't lie to you. Once you master the sounds your confidence will increase. I love the 800 in most places, But sometimes it requires a Tesoro to squeak out some more treasure out of your sites. (That you know has a little more to give.) Ever wonder why there are not a lot of Tesoro's for sale? I have one more Tesoro secret that I'll keep.

My last coin and silver of 2021 was a barber half. Since that day I have not been out, Here in PA we had some really cold days and some snow. I thought my next hunt would be in April. Well today we had a high of 47 and the ground crust thawed enough to try a hunt. I kept having the feeling that I left something behind last time out, So back to the park I went were the barber came from. The first coin out of the ground was a clad dime followed by 2 quarters. My next great tone was by an OLD oak tree a mere 10 feet from where the barber was found. Roots galore but still no coin at 7 inches, having a feeling it was something good I slowly excavated another 2 and out jumped another 1/2, This time a really nice 1945 Walker. I ended 2021 with a total of 47 silver coins 5 of which were 1/2's, So starting out 2022 with a 1/2 might/ (hope) be a good omen.

Nicely done NC, I think you found a guy who drinks more beer than me Ha Ha . Great job on the silver save!! wish you more luck next run around.

350 looks like were brother's from another mother. I to have the Raynaud's not so bad though. Usually my index and middle finger on my left hand and oddly my knee caps. I hate loosing feeling in my middle finger Ha Ha. Usually starts right around November/December but sometimes earlier. Mine started when I turned 43. Heated anything really doesn't help me, seems like I just have to relax for it to go away.

My rule is snow = No, Deep frozen ground = No. If it's just cold 35/45 degree's I rubber band a hand warmer to my control unit and give it a go, Just be careful of hitting your coil on something hard. Most times out in the cold are just not fun so I use my time to catalog coins and data created in the warmer month's. Detecting in the cold is really not worth the effort even if I know something good lurks in my future, I'll wait till spring.

That's a great story Eric, Feels good to return things to people when they thought all hope was lost. The detecting gods will always throw good karma your way.

2020 dime, and 1/2 a train trolly car not sure if its tootsie. It snowed today 4'' and is around 18 degree's as I write. I have a feeling detecting will be on hold for a while.

Christmas day I was climbing the walls to do a little detecting, so with little time to hunt before dinner I decided to hit my neighbors 18th century house. After two wheaties and some modern clad I got my first good target. It was an odd piece of copper/bronze doo dad. Looks familiar but I just can't put my finger on it. My last good Target was what I thought to be a key of some sort, Well not so much. After I got home I cleaned the (key) off and found it to be an odd medallion. A date of 1876 and a liberty bell and some people shaking hands emerged. After a little Google research I found it to be a 1876 Philadelphia Exposition medallion. It was the first worlds fair. It was called the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and products of the soil and mines. Kinda cool since I found it in the soil Ha Ha. 10 million people attended from 37 countries and was held in Fairmount Park. I believe only 2 buildings that were constructed are still standing today. It's a nice find for me, but I sure wish it had the rest of the pieces. It's funny how the detecting gods throw a little important history at you from time to time.

Welcome CSO, Glad your here and Served on a truly awesome aircraft. Had a cousin that served on a crew in 68. Wish you many good days detecting, and many good finds.

I would have a year ago, But not now. The 800 fits the bill in the MF department. EVEN if it was slightly better than the 800 I just couldn't see the benefit of adding that machine to my toolbox. I think the early hype and VERY late arrival is going to hurt their sales. Some people can only wait so long before they move on (like I did). Playing catch up in a niche market is a bad place to be.

Nice job GB, That's some good silver my friend. I would love to have you back in 22, To help root out some more silver in the old park before they turn it into a 100 soccer fields. This time I want to see you run your Vaquero or the F75.

Thanks NC, Check out flea bay, they still had 2 left. Separation is as good as the 8 inch and great depth.

Yup mines a trime!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad your here Tony, I love old tech and rely on it a bunch. I'm hoping you post some of your finds and give us some input on your machines and places you dig.

Welcome 91, Glad your not a lurker anymore. Don't be leery of posting we take the good, the bad and the ugly. Posting bad days and good days help us all become better detectors. I have an MK and my top coil choice is the 9'' concentric. It's a great overall coil. Glad you joined up!!! looking forward to your input.

Thanks 350, You won't be disappointed with a low Khz Tesoro machine. The Disc is second to none. I love my 800, But if I want to focus on silver its the way to go. It handles trash (aluminum/iron) better than most machines. I run the 800 first and clean up with the tesoro. I normally run my U-max on old 18th century sites and dig a 1/4 of the trash. If you take the time to hone your disc settings you will be a very happy detector. (or I could come down to the warm weather and show you HaHa) If you have any questions get Rich to give you my number and give me a shout. Oh I have to throw in these pics.

I've been playing catch up with detecting ever since the rotten lyme got me. So I've been running hard and hitting some new spots and a fair amount of my old ones. The weather a day before new years decided to rain like cats and dogs. I was feeling like I was going to miss out on some silver if I didn't get out soon. ( I always feel like some of my good spots are going to turn into a housing development or soccer field). I guess my wife could feel my anxiety and said why don't you go out for a little bit. She said go enjoy your time off and gave me a smooch and wished me good luck. Well I headed out to the Park of plenty with an hour to play with, and a plan to focus on a small spot that has produced coins from the 40's/50's and some from the early 1900's. Tesoro silver U-max in hand with the new 10x12 concentric, I raced to the park. I started finding some wheaties right off the bat, mostly from the 40's. Time was closing in and I decided to hunt a break area where I have found some older silvers. I ran my disc 1/2 way between zinc and max to try and punch out some of the coppers. Nothing good was showing up and I only had a few short minutes before I had to go home. Walking back to the truck I saw piece of asphalt in the ground and gave a swing by it, Boom I got a loud signal and thought at first it was a smooshed can. I then realized my switch was on all metal (oops) back to disc. I still got a big sound and started to dig. At 9'' I was doubting anything good but being my last target to dig for the day I said lets see what it is. I gave a good push on (kac's) digger and pushed hard and out popped what I thought was an aluminum token until I saw the stars. At 11'' the 1902 Barber 1/2 dollar showed it's wonderful design. This is the second of 2021 and a perfect ending to a crazy year. This is the best 49 minute hunt I ever had.

Glen, Any chance you can post some photos? I would love to see the front and back. Thanks so much for the reply!!!!

Nice save Rod !!! That's one of the cleanest 2 centers I've seen in a while. The closest I ever came to one of those is when my buddy dug 4 out of one hole ten feet from me. Just not my day but glad it was yours. Just a quick question though, Was that soil black in color? Most of my well preserved coppers come out of really dark rich black soil. Clay where I'm at murder the coppers. Great job.

Very nice GB, Great finds!!! Lets start with the most interesting to me, the duckbill item. It looks to me to be a maple syrup tap. The pin like thing could be the bucket hanging bracket that broke off. Very Very nice if it is. As for the IH's, Here is how it goes for me. On the 800 most will hit up in the 18-20 range with an odd 17 from time to time. I have found overall that the year 1864 will give you the most range on the Equinox. Odd Right? Not sure why? I keep odd records and the 1864's will always keep you on your toes. I think 1864 IH's were not super consistent in metallurgy, if that makes sense. Use your Tesoro vs the 800. set it to break just below zinc and you'll pick up to 75% of the IH's. Not all Tesoro machines are created the same so do some testing on your dates to see if that will help you. You'll miss some but you can always hit it again with a different machine and pick up the rest.

Nice finds there 350, You know how you are with the rosie thing I'm that way with IH's. I've been on a drought with those dreaded beautiful coins. I swear where I live they held onto them for dear life, I'll find barber silver before IH's. That buck shot/ball is interesting. I have found some balls that were almost pearlescent overall but not in a faceted way. that's a really nice find. I think depending the soil it can make the lead rust turn into a shiny kinda calcified surface. look into finding a way to preserve that patina because that's a one in a million if it's a regular buck or ball.

George, That's just a fabulous collection you have there!!! And the third to boot. If your like me, every time you look at those it's like stepping back into time. Nice to imagine whose pockets and purses they were dislocated from. I would love to see the others. THANKS for sharing those coins George, They are truly wonderful.

GB, We have been on the other side of the pool and have done quite well around the old farm house. the best day was 14 silvers from the 40's and 50's. That place is still coughing up some nice silver. I've been focusing on the front area were you and I hunted. I have been finding some nice barbers there.