Old California
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Yesterday morning, couldn't find my Periscope probe. Had used it a day earlier (Sat) well at least it made it to my pickup that I remember, The next day (Sunday) it was missing and I was going to meet a friend at an old park. Seached every room, Garage, Cabinet's behind couch, etc. Have a spare periscope for backup, removed it from it's box and went out to hunt with my friend for a couple of hours.
Last night, After returning from that short hunt. Searched my home again and then it occurred to me, maybe I left the Periscope probe on top of the outer cab as I drove to the hunt site that late Saturday the previous day? So I'm thinking, if someone found it just maybe they'll try and sell it on Craigslist. Sure enough, After logging on last night there it was. At a local town about 20 miles from my home, apparently someone passing through my area seen it on the road.
Yesterday, He places it on Craigslist. So I call last night, no answer. Sent a text but I feel it be best I respond as a buyer, Don't want to share him off he can quickly delete the ad. He replies, Yes it's still for sale, I reply great I'll buy it.
We meet this morning at a gas station, he shows me the periscope probe. I open the scope box and show him the ID no. matches the No. on the original receipt I have. From there, He mentions great it's yours no need to pay anything I'm glad you're the owner. But, I still give him $50 for his trouble shake his hand and Thank him for understanding.
It's damaged inside, components are moving around in side and it won't turn on. The short drop from the cab and hitting the pavement caused this, Lucky the probe rod wasn't damaged especially the tip sensor that's the main component.
Back home, Opened and removed the case. Minor damage, Speaker disconnected, Probe connector attachment disconnected from inside side case. Two hours later, Looks and is operating like new again.
Everything turned out ok, even the hunt yesterday was great one of the two wheat pennies is 1909 no S. Still, a site for sore eyes any 1909 are tough to find. Also dug a piece of pocket knife and suspender clip.
My spare backup Periscope probe is back in it's box, my original periscope is back home. Those that have never tried a periscope probe, Its a remarkable piece of equipment especially for deep coins. Must have if you're a Pi user searching for deep coins from old parks, eliminates digging iron signals.
Thanks for looking,
Paul
Last night, After returning from that short hunt. Searched my home again and then it occurred to me, maybe I left the Periscope probe on top of the outer cab as I drove to the hunt site that late Saturday the previous day? So I'm thinking, if someone found it just maybe they'll try and sell it on Craigslist. Sure enough, After logging on last night there it was. At a local town about 20 miles from my home, apparently someone passing through my area seen it on the road.
Yesterday, He places it on Craigslist. So I call last night, no answer. Sent a text but I feel it be best I respond as a buyer, Don't want to share him off he can quickly delete the ad. He replies, Yes it's still for sale, I reply great I'll buy it.
We meet this morning at a gas station, he shows me the periscope probe. I open the scope box and show him the ID no. matches the No. on the original receipt I have. From there, He mentions great it's yours no need to pay anything I'm glad you're the owner. But, I still give him $50 for his trouble shake his hand and Thank him for understanding.
It's damaged inside, components are moving around in side and it won't turn on. The short drop from the cab and hitting the pavement caused this, Lucky the probe rod wasn't damaged especially the tip sensor that's the main component.
Back home, Opened and removed the case. Minor damage, Speaker disconnected, Probe connector attachment disconnected from inside side case. Two hours later, Looks and is operating like new again.
Everything turned out ok, even the hunt yesterday was great one of the two wheat pennies is 1909 no S. Still, a site for sore eyes any 1909 are tough to find. Also dug a piece of pocket knife and suspender clip.
My spare backup Periscope probe is back in it's box, my original periscope is back home. Those that have never tried a periscope probe, Its a remarkable piece of equipment especially for deep coins. Must have if you're a Pi user searching for deep coins from old parks, eliminates digging iron signals.
Thanks for looking,
Paul