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« on: April 21, 2011, 11:45:14 am »
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My webname is elhonker and I live in Arcadia,Calif. which is next to Pasadena where the Roseparade takes place. I have purchased 2 books sofar;
Metal Detecting for the beginner,by Vince Migliore and The Urban Trasure Hunter by Michael Chaplan. I am ready to purchase a metal Detector,but dont know
which one to buy. I am retired and would like to spend time at our beaches and parks.Any help would greatly be appreciated. Also if anyone knows anything
about the area along the Colorado River from Walters Camp down to Piccacho. My buddy and I have ridden that area for 10 years,but never hunted for treasure.
Are there any clubs in the San Gabriel Valley I could join? Thanks for any help
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2011, 11:49:30 am »
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Welcome from New Mexico.  Don't know that area but more then a few do.

Have a look in here for clubs.

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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2011, 11:59:17 am »
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Welcome from Arizona.....

      Those are good books to start out with.  As for a metal detector, I suggest you go to our Beginners board and scan through there (or use the search function at the top right of this page) and look for the discussions on best detectors.   What you'll find in most of those threads are HOW to decide which detector is best for you since buying a detector is like buying a vehicle or a camera---there is no single "best" that is the best for everyone.   You haven't mentioned a budget, but if you stick to Tesoro, Garrett, White's, Fisher, Teknetics, and Minelab you should be in good shape.    (Bounty Hunter is made by the same company as Teknetics and Fisher, so you can include new Bounty Hunters in the list if you want).    If you're looking for a metal detector that you don't have to worry about getting wet, but don't plan on diving with, take a look at the Garrett AT-Pro.   And unless you really are tied to having lcd read-outs, give Tesoros a good look.  They have the best warranty in the business for a reason.

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I'm not sure about the clubs in your area, I would just try typing in metal detecting in your area and you will find some clubs. As far as the detector goes I just started myself and I have the Ace 250. I have been pretty happy with it so far and I don't think you could do any better for the price. Welcome to the group.
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Thanks everyone for your input. Do appreciate the help.
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2011, 02:02:07 pm »
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G Day elhonker and welcome to Thunting from London via Australia

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