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  1. John-Edmonton

    Got More Jeweley, Coins, Old Wallet, Vintage Lipstick And More On The Old Toboggan Hill In The Snow.

    If it beeps, dig it! You just never know?
  2. John-Edmonton

    Got More Jeweley, Coins, Old Wallet, Vintage Lipstick And More On The Old Toboggan Hill In The Snow.

    We got our first snowfall last Friday. I have always liked to be the first one to put footprints in the snow. I headed back to the old hill. Funny thing is, I lost a silver coin that I dug up. I went back to look for it.....never found it but found another silver coin. Good karma! Here's the...
  3. John-Edmonton

    V9?

    Well, it works great. Water proof is a bonus. The upgrades and fixes have really turned it into a very versatile detector.
  4. John-Edmonton

    GTI 2500

    I too had some issues with those battery packs. I ran a voltmeter on a couple of them, and they wouldn't work unless they were physically twisted. I replaced them and problem was solved.
  5. John-Edmonton

    GTI 2500

    Get a pecil with as eracer on one end. Clrean all the connection posts on both the battery holder terminals and termin anside the casing. See if that helps.
  6. John-Edmonton

    When Someones Tells You About Places They Played At When They Were Young, You Got To Check It Out!

    Thanks for the support. Much appreciated. If it wasn't for detecting and prospecting, I'd probably be a hunk of lard in front of a TV painting my arteries with plaque.
  7. John-Edmonton

    When Someones Tells You About Places They Played At When They Were Young, You Got To Check It Out!

    When someone tells you where they used to prospect, fish or toboggan, those words could be gold. Years ago, someone told me of a tobogganing hill somewhere in Edmonton where he used to go in the winter many years ago. Today I grabbed my Garrett Vortex detector and checked it out and was rewarded...
  8. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    Thanks......it's a very rare day indeed!
  9. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    These are the few so called nuggets I have dug out of this flour gold producing gold. They must be from shattered rocks like quartz due to the freeze/thaw cycles.
  10. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    This old digger was quite surprised too. I think a select group of people's culture put together a sort of care package to a deceased loved one, then float it down the river. It's against the law to do this, so, I am removing these items from the river. I doubt if this river has ever been...
  11. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    Thanks for looking into that design on copper the copper plate inscription. I thought that it was a religous symbol.
  12. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    It's a string of bells (plastic) and other cheap jewelery. Pic.#2 is not a coinring. I see what you mean though, it does look like one.
  13. John-Edmonton

    I Am Still Coming To Terms With Today's Finds.....Never Have I Ever Dug So Much Incredible Finds! Lots Of Pics

    Oh man.....today's unbelievable metal detecting finds are one of my best ever! I worked about 1/8 mile in the river and pulled all this out today. It pays to do a little research of areas too! I really like my new metal detector, the Garrett Vortex VX9. There were some issues earlier this year...
  14. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    And.......you get paid to exercise! Beats joining a gym.
  15. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    That's something to look into. I have a long cold winter coming soon. Thanks for the suggestion. (y)
  16. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    You have a good point as to declaring it's value. And of course, experience has a good influence on finding good items.
  17. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    I didn't get an actual $$$ appraisal, only that due to its weight, color and size it might be worth a hefty price.
  18. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    Thanks Mike. It's 33.3% luck, 33.3% location and 33.3% equipment, not necessarily in that order.:)
  19. John-Edmonton

    Wow! That Old Ring I Pulled Out Of The River Checked Out As A Genuine Ruby. Rings Found Covered The Cost Of A New Vortex!

    Good news....that copper ring I found in the flour gold producing river with a metal detector a few weeks back was identified as a real ruby stone, perhaps worth a premium due to it's size and carat wt. It's estimated to be around 100+ years old. So out of the 25 rings I got this year, two have...
  20. John-Edmonton

    Fantastic Day At The River.....Gold, Silver, Coins & More.

    I did good with those gold coins. A good keepsake to leave to my kids. The alchemists's dream......changing copper into gold.
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