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    XP DEUS II AND EQUINOX WET SALT BEACH GOLD???

    First comparison I've seen and actually believe. Good job. Other side of the coin - the more microtargets detector sees the more microjunk it will also detect. Although I enjoy hunting microtargets, like studded ear rings, among the microtrash. Others might find it a nuisance especially while...
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    Tough hunting on the Gulf Coast

    Hit and miss for sure right now on the beach w 50-60 deg water temp and 50s to 60s air temp. Same beach from one time to the next can be like day and night - hit the same beach twice at low tide last week and first day found 4 rings w one gold and the very next day w same tide found a few coins...
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    What is with Coins cut in half?

    This year, on 2 different hunts to the same beach, I found a total of 4 coins fragments; that is, one half of a coin that was cut in half. The half coins included a quarter, 2 dimes and a cent. It appears that the coins were cut in half with some type of metal sheers since the cut edges are not...
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    Battery

    I don't detect with a Tesla! :rofl:
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    All found with the Vanquish 540. A week of hunting.

    I think the 540 is one of the most underappreciated detectors out there and it isn't possible to find a detector better for less money.
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    Two POUNDS of Fishing weights

    It isn’t unusual for me to find a few fishing weights (I use to call them “sinkers”) while metal detecting. In fact, I know that gold is nearby if I’m digging fishing weights. But 2 pounds worth? This is along with a pocket full of change, a few junk rings, cremation tag, set of keys and a 925...
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    Mineralized beach sand made my equinox go into overload!!

    Agree w Odanscoils above and others - I work a lot of black sand on west coast of Florida and my Equinox and CTX 3030 don't have an issue w it. Sometimes a cross-section of the sand will reveal 5 or more layers of black sand interspersed w regular sand - no problem. Would look at other sources...
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    Really Really Nice Gold and Diamond band

    Yes the name is HIDALGO - PROBLEM WRITING THINGS FROM (MY) MEMORY...
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    Really Really Nice Gold and Diamond band

    To remove very heavy tarnish from silver, I wrap the silver (chain) in aluminum foil, tightly but w holes, and place in pan of water fully covered and w baking powder (about 1 tbs/pint). I bring it to boil, turn it off and let it cool. Take a rag and rub off as much tarnish as possible...
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    Really Really Nice Gold and Diamond band

    Here are a few recent finds using the CTX 3030 on the beach this past week. The silver 925 bracelet is 8 ¾” and 14.83g after cleaning; it was originally black w tarnish. The ring is marked 14k and “HIDARGO”. It weighs 11.11g and has 2-180 deg outer bands of diamonds. HIDARGO was a high end...
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    15" Coil Ear Stiffener Choice?

    I broke an ear on my 15" coil for the Nox and added a "Detecting Adventure" ear stiffener and ended up breaking it when I tried to tightening the bolt!! So I see a real problem with the ear stiffeners as currently manufactured in the ability to stabilize the coil by tightening the bolt (toilet...
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    Advice on used Equinox

    I'd buy the 1 w 2 yr warranty left.
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    Equinox getting dumped

    Technology is part of the metal detecting puzzle that includes skill and luck. My personal estimate is that tech plays 30%, skill is 50% and luck plays 20%. Those who think tech is everything in good finds will ultimately be disappointed with ANY machine. I own low level machines (eg Bounty...
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    Funniest Response to: What is the most valuable thing ya ever found metal detecting?

    If you've been driven NUTS with people asking you "what is the most valuable thing ya ever found metal detecting?" this Discussion is for you! Sometimes ya just have to give a crazy answer to a question people ask me several times a hunt. One Detectorist told askers that he was hunting for...
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    Drone video for beach hunting.

    Hey Buddy, what is the most valuable thing ya ever found metal detecting? My response: 2 Bitcoins...
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    Minelab Equinox 800 - A Penny for your Thoughts

    Fun to watch and the next best thing to being there.
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    Sealing the Equinox 800

    Had my 800 in surf about 150 - 200 hrs over 23 months before it drowned. Got replacement in 1 week! [About 1 month ago.] Second unit has been in surf for about 20 hrs so far and fine. But once 3 yr warranty is up it will become a dry sand and land machine and I'll buy another one before the...
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    Beach scoop recommendations.

    I went through 2 Stealth 920s, first I bought, second was replaced free and when I sent in the scoop a second time for replacement never heard from them again and read somewhere they'll replace ONCE the scoop. I liked the scoops, however. I do a lot of surf and rock work and even have gone...
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    51 cents and a truckload of GOLD

    WHERES MY DETECTOR, THERE IS A PLAY GROUND WITH SLIDE DOWN THE STREET!!! HOLY TOLEDO! Congrats on the beautiful find.
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    It's a disease....I don't believe I can ever find enough

    I have spent many 5 hr hunts in cold Gulf waters and came away with nothing else but a smile, a few pull/push tabs and, on a better day, a few coins. Hours pass by quickly and I have to move my detector next to my metal sand scoop periodically to make sure the detector is still working since it...
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