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Nice finds. I really like the pocket watch case.

That's very cool!

I wonder what 1/4 cent would buy you in 1835?

I find that when I'm having a bad hunt, I tend to speed-up my swing rate. Translation: slow down.

I prefer to set my threshold to a barely audible level. Just a light hum.

Congrats on the coins. Iffy signals demand concentration and slow sweeps. 

11 hours ago, Rick N. MI said:

Nice finds. I like the old Canadian coins and designs. I find a few in northern Michigan. I've got some Canadian LC's. They come out of the ground in mint condition.

I agree. The Canadian Large cents had a bit more tin and less zinc than the small cent coins. They're a bit more like bronze, and tend to develop a nice green or light brown patina in the ground.

That's awesome! I bet you were pretty stoked when you found it.

11 hours ago, Rob in (ca) said:

Something isn’t right, That’s like a new Car dealership like Ford / Chevy / Toyota refusing anymore new cars, because one Model is short in supply.

Maybe Minelab is slowly moving forward to Direct Sales ? And The Distributor is realizing it. The real answer will never be told 

Agreed.

Supply chains for electronic parts (and parts in general) are still brutally slow worldwide. 

In my business (motorcycles) some parts that used to take a week to get at the dealer level now take several months. Some customers miss out on an entire riding season. New model delays are common.

IMHO, regardless of the reason for Minelab's new model delays, it seems unprofessional for IDC to publicly shame Minelab. Bad-mouthing a former business associate isn't good for business in the long term. 

There's more to this story than meets the eye....

Well, that's one side of the story..... 

Nice to have another Canuck on board. I'm sure you'll enjoy "dirt fishing" in Nova Scotia!

Absolutely stunning! Pocket watches are always a treat, and an engraved gold watch is a true treasure. Well done!

Right on. I remember panning the North Saskatchewan in Edmonton back in the early 80's. Flour gold was fairly abundant. 

I managed to detect a couple of exposed grassy spots on my old farm yesterday up here north of Grande Prairie. The weather's been very mild lately.

Best of luck on your gold hunts this year.

I agree. I like your solution.

I don't use the strap on my 600, because I find it unnecessary. The detector is light, and I like to be able to operate without the strap. It makes it so much quicker to place the detector on the ground while digging.

I'm a big guy but, just like you, I found the cuff a bit loose. My solution was to glue a strip of  neoprene on top of the factory padding. The cuff fits much better now, and the extra padding adds comfort.

Cheers.

I like the idea of the vest. I might give it a try this Spring.

I once had a city worker walk up to me and start bawling me out for digging in a public park. I showed him my hinged-plug digging method and explained how the grass would be fine. He was impressed and wished me a good day.

Some folks will just rage on you no matter what, but most have no problem if you have permission, are polite, and dig properly. Often they hang around to chat, and may be a valuable source of historical information.

Stay safe, and happy hunting.

Alberta, to be precise. 🤠

Winter's put a hard stop to my detecting adventures for awhile. 

Looks to me like somebody raided someones coin collection for beer money. 🤤🍺

A friend of mine went to a local beer store and noticed that the cashier handed him a couple of silver dimes. She checked a couple of rolls for him and let him walk away with 90 silver dimes at face value. Oldest one is 1928. Most are from the 1960's.

Even at only $2.00 a coin, that's $180 worth!!

No metal detector required.....

Please forgive my rant, but this drives me crazy.

So many Youtubers rub the dirt off their silver (or gold) coins the second they dig them up. As a coin collector, my heart sinks whenever I see someone pull a sweet old silver coin out of the ground and proceed to damage it by furiously rubbing it with their fingers or against their clothing. There's one Youtuber who found a valuable US gold coin and proceeded to pick and rub away at some gunk with his fingers. AAAARGH!

The minute my silver comes out of the ground I put it in a pill container with cotton ball padding. When I get home I soak it in water for awhile, then gently rinse off the dirt. This is followed by a gentle final cleaning with water and a soft toothbrush to remove the last of the soil. I do my best keep the original patina intact.

One trick I use is to pour a bit of water in the hole just before the coin is exposed. This softens the dirt and reduces scratching during extraction.

Rant complete....

Losing a beloved pet can be devastating. I hope you feel better soon.

Ever thought about a used CTX 3030? Clean ones pop up now and then, for a similar price as a new 900. 

Wow! The find of a lifetime for many. Good on you for detecting outside the heavily hunted area. You never know where these types of coin dumps might be found. I bet there's more to be found nearby.....

Cheers

Craig

23 years ago I hopped on a plane and flew from Vancouver B.C. to Sydney. I rented a car and explored central/eastern half of Australia, as well as Tasmania, at the end of the Aussie summer.

The temperature rarely dipped below 40C. 

Thanks for the trip down memory lane! 

Right on! I'm sure you'll be very pleased with it.