Swegin

Thank you for making these.  I am sure these are more time consuming than one would think.

2 hours ago, botics said:

How about the Garrett ATX with the Garrett ATX Pro Deepseeker Package Metal Detector 11x13" Closed DD Coil and 15x20". I know its an older model but what are your thoughts on that for civil war caches?

This may help you.   https://www.detectorprospector.com/metal-detector-database/    Page 2.

Congrats on the gold and Trophy.

On 7/29/2022 at 9:09 PM, jasong said:

In my case I  want to put an Axiom in my hands with a local dealer so I could answer a few questions on my own that aren't going to get answered on this forum. It's a 2-3 day round trip drive and 30% of the Axiom price in gas and hotels for me to go visit any dealer active on forums, so that's pointless in my case. So I'd like to find a local dealer.

Maybe one of the dealers that post on here will send you one to check out. 

Jack Lange's Nugget finding secrets.  They may be on Youtube not sure.  I have the DVD collection.

On 7/28/2022 at 8:46 PM, Gerry in Idaho said:

Sounds like that Drop Shipper Jason mentioned would not be a wise choice of a so called dealer when you know there is no Customer Support.  But hey, it's your dollar and you get to choose who to spend it with.  Just realize that Drop Ship WY place he mentioned probably won't be around long.

Sorry Gerry I didn't mean to piss in your cereal.  Probably not, I have no idea who they are and don't care.  As far as support goes well.....  How many people have taken your classes and didn't buy a detector from you?     I'm not worried at what I post here, it's not like it's a national secret.     

Take care.  I am sure your business will be fine.

59 minutes ago, Gerry in Idaho said:

Wow... Are they really even dealers then just doing Drop Ships.  How does that help the few of us dealers who take the time to test, compare, share knowledge on detecting sites and promote the hobby?  As an active supporting dealer, just asking.

As Jason stated yes and a few would surprise the hell out of you.  Its a method that I use for buying cars and it so happens to work on other products.  I will never name them and there are more than a few forum members that know this also.

Anyone know what the Military discount is?  15%?

34 minutes ago, jasong said:

Probably a stupid question, but where do you buy Garrett at these days? Is it an Amazon or Kellyco type purchase, dealers, or?

I know Rob sells them or at least has some on his website. I am sure the dealers will be on here soon or should be.

Congrats Rob.  Too hot and humid right now for me.

They made a movie about them.   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3829920/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

13 hours ago, Rob Allison said:

I get more and more calls each year of customer that purchase from Amazon, as they can get the detector in some cases the same day and use incentives from Amazon.  

Right, but they can't get the customer service that you and Gerry offer...

2 hours ago, Doc said:

He told me he doesn't even bother trying to isolate small gold he just takes the scoop that has the target in it and dumps it in a bag and takes it home and pans it out.

I used to do that with my old Goldmaster machine.  Worked great even when the targets were all lead.

12 hours ago, CPT_GhostLight said:

This one is $10 more but safer and stronger. It is full tang, so the handle won't snap off and it has a cross guard so your hand can't slip up on the blade when you hit a rock under the soil. Just food for thought.

Thanks I bought the full tang one last night.

Does anyone use this?   Seems like a good price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007WFG2I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?tag=slickdeals09-20&ascsubtag=39d8d9f0e10811ecb689e61b785c285b0INT&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

I always have a leatherman in my pack.  I also carry Silicone tape or self fusing tape in my truck. For VLF hunting I bring my crevice tool for bedrock hunting and a McCloud for raking tailing piles down.    https://www.thefirestore.com/Fire-Hooks-Unlimited-Wildland-McCloud-Tool?handle-options=210&gclid=CjwKCAjwyryUBhBSEiwAGN5OCFtI-zPb91w_M3NURsgLXTZ-r9i6VJQTbxdsjQwcO8DLgBrkaIIE-hoCn_cQAvD_BwE

2 minutes ago, jasong said:

It's a shame because there are some amazing finds in the state that just never get seen at all now because of it all.

Yep.  I was blessed this past weekend to see and hold some very nice multi ounce pieces that were found by a friend with a 7000.  You will never see these on any forum.

On 5/20/2022 at 6:38 PM, Sourdough Scott said:

Oh boy, another person selling a fictitious mining journal. 

Don't know how I missed this but I need a new key board.  Spit soda all over it laughing.

That brings back some good memories only it was a big wheel. 

55 minutes ago, Jonathan Porter said:

Simon if you had a jack right now I’d be telling you to ……..!! 😂 

 

Only because I thought that joke was funny and I can relate to it.   LOL.

Get a gold pan.

Gators don't scare me now snakes well that's different.  LOL

I made it up to the point where they found the large nugget.  Worst movie I ever started to watch.

4 hours ago, GhostMiner said:

Hopefully Friday & Saturday Jed will be back & there is some trouble brewing. Thanks for reading the journal. 

Thank you for posting it.  

I am really missing Jed. 😒  I understand why you're not right now.