I won the eBay bid for an older model Tesoro Compadre with the 7" coil, it arrived this morning and it is mint and works perfectly. A woman that works with my wife told her that she lost a gold ring 40 or so years ago. She remembers that she lost it in the flower garden but she isn't sure if it was at her place or her husbands (boy friend at the time) place. It was a ring that he gave her before they were married, he passed away a few years ago and I would love to find it for her. Not sure how big of an area the flower gardens are as I have never been to either place but am eager to start searching when the weather permits and when her & I can get together at a time that will work for us. To be contuinued................