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OK you found a patch.  What is you next step after you "cleaned" it out?  I know what my next step is, but what is yours.

On 10/23/2025 at 10:26 AM, Gerry in Idaho said:

For any VET's who did purchase from me this week, please reach out to me by calling my 30+ Landline at 208-345-8898 or at gerrys1det@gmail.com and we'll get you compensated.

That's a classy move.  Much respect.

@phrunt if you get time could you compare the GM2000 to the Algoforce?

21 minutes ago, Aureous said:

Doubt it.... the word Nokta doesnt start with an M and finish with a B 

Be careful someone may come along and slap your hands for that.🤣

I knew I should have bought that Costco gold.

15 hours ago, VicR said:

Correct - the link goes to IP Australia where you can search for patents, trade marks and design patents. The major players would apply for the same patents in more than one jurisdiction to get the level of protection they require.

Thank you.   So here are the Minelab Patents filed in the US.    https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/ppubsbasic.html

Get yourself a gold pan and test area's before you set up the drywasher.

14 hours ago, VicR said:

Instead of searching "Minelab" type in "Metal Detectors" so it brings up AlgoForce, Nokta Etc. Over the last 5 years Minelab have had 9 patents granted (most from or includes Bruce Candy as the developer) - during the same time Zero granted to any other companies. It really does show how much time, money and effort Minelab put into R&D

Assuming that you clicked on the link that Phrunt provided that only shows Australian patents.  I think....

Start by reading this   

These were and still are pure gold.  http://minerdiggins.com/shop.html  If you can find one.

Its going to be a little warm so be careful. 

On 8/14/2025 at 8:39 PM, mn90403 said:

The old timer with a mule found out there were people following him back to his patch also.  Sometimes with lethal consequences.

One of the reasons I mentioned a movie called The Ballad of Buster Scruggs it's a movie made up of short stories.  Skip to the gold prospector about an hour into it.   There a more than a few people on this forum who can relate to the movie.

Lots of videos on Youtube also.

Some may want to watch the Ballad of Buster Scruggs.   Skip to the 50 minute  for the mining story. 

Thank you both.  For 20.67 shipped it was a easy decision.

Another guy would be Ray Mills if you are going to be in CA.   I'd rather not post his number here but you can find him on Facebook.  There is a fee.  

Post on here when and where you are planning to be.  Maybe someone here will take you out.  Never hurts to ask.

13 hours ago, Jonathan Porter said:

Do you honestly think I’ve NOT been carrying a GM1000 and an Algo and a GPX 6000 around with me and performing cross checks? 🤦 🤪 And that I’d be that incredibly STUPID as to actually post about it on a public forum⁉️🤦🤨😖

No I don't think you are stupid at all.  As far as doing the cross checks with the other detectors i doubt that.  Have a good day.

On 7/4/2025 at 2:49 PM, Jonathan Porter said:

I have frequented ALL my previous test locations where I originally field tested the GM1000 back in the day and am finding prolific amounts of pieces of gold I’ve missed previously with the GM1000

Well Mother Nature has a way of moving a lot of real estate aka as soil displacement.  So you or anyone else can't say that detector X found these that detector B missed unless you ran both detectors at the same time.   

22 hours ago, Jonathan Porter said:

In that 60 hours I’ve found over 11 grams of gold.  Gold is currently at AU$162.76 a gram, so that’s a pathetic AU$1790.36 return on my GM2000 investment. I WANT MY MONEY BACK MINELAB‼️

How much of this gold could have been found with the GM1000?

These work really well https://www.sellstrom.com/product-page/kneepro-ultra-flex-iii-knee-pads   looks like these are what Doc is selling.   Prices range from $24 to $36 US depending where you shop at.

I thought you were retired Steve? LOL..   Looks good.

On 4/1/2025 at 4:33 PM, RONS DETECTORS MINELAB said:

Wow, great sale! Seems like they have a continuous sale from $300 to $400 off now on the Axiom-Lite. Any Garrett dealer can also match the Garret Direct pricing.

That's good to know.  

When is this happening?

Also lots of private property out there.

The late Jim Straight talked a lot about this on Rob's forum also recommending some really good books on the subject.