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fran1942		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 10:48:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 29/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: auckland		Hello, I have always been fascinated by relic metal detecting and am now considering taking it up as a hobby. As I know nothing about what gear to buy where to go, or even if this really is for me, I was wondering if anyone would let me accompany them on a search for a few hours or a day perhaps ? Then I could get a feel for the hobby and pick up some basic tips. I thought it might be better if I did that, rather than go spending a couple of thousand on Trademe without any basic knowledge etc ? Thanks kindly if possible. I am in the Auckland or Hamilton areas. Happy to contribute some funds for your time.

Lammerlaw		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 11:39:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fran1942 Hello, I have always been fascinated by relic metal detecting and am now considering taking it up as a hobby. As I know nothing about what gear to buy where to go, or even if this really is for me, I was wondering if anyone would let me accompany them on a search for a few hours or a day perhaps ? Then I could get a feel for the hobby and pick up some basic tips. I thought it might be better if I did that, rather than go spending a couple of thousand on Trademe without any basic knowledge etc ? Thanks kindly if possible. I am in the Auckland or Hamilton areas. Happy to contribute some funds for your time. It is a shame that you are not down in the friendly south as you could have accompanied my son and I on an outing looking for a little gold and for coins and relics there are also some really decent fellows down here who are forever obliging. Is the 1942 an indication of age or interest? The reason I ask is the Military items just happens to be an interest of mine as long as it isnt post WWII. If you do decide to buy a detector then I am sure that you wont regret it BUT do buy wisely.

fran1942		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 1:51:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 29/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: auckland		Hello Lammerlaw, nice to meet you. No I am just a young 42 year old ! I am a military history buff. My dream is to go on dig in Russia one day. I would be in seventh heaven unearthing helmets and equipment on the ex-Eastern front !! I really want to buy wisely but have no idea what to get. My interest would be in finding coins and relics under earth here in NZ. Perhaps you could suggest a particular model of detector on Trademe that would be suitable for a beginner ? Preferably one that I could resell fairly easily if I decide it is not for me. Edited by user Monday, 29 April 2013 1:56:17 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

latch		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 5:13:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 16/02/2013(UTC) Posts: 192 Location: dunedin Thanks: 198 times Was thanked: 27 time(s) in 27 post(s)		have a look at a fisher f2/f4 or a garrett ace 250/350 as both brands and models are good detectors it is a shame you are not down this way as i also would take you out detecting,you will be suprised at the vareity or rubbish and relics you will find lol
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Lammerlaw		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 5:29:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fran1942 Hello Lammerlaw, nice to meet you. No I am just a young 42 year old ! I am a military history buff. My dream is to go on dig in Russia one day. I would be in seventh heaven unearthing helmets and equipment on the ex-Eastern front !! I really want to buy wisely but have no idea what to get. My interest would be in finding coins and relics under earth here in NZ. Perhaps you could suggest a particular model of detector on Trademe that would be suitable for a beginner ? Preferably one that I could resell fairly easily if I decide it is not for me. Military History - golly gumdrops! Right now my foot rest is a 20mm Oerlikon Anti Aircraft gun - I kid you not and within reach a TSMG - an original 1921 and just across the other side of the table a Bren. Yes my dream has been to go to Russia to pillage and dig things up but not so much dig up as 'dredge' up. - wholesale. Just this afternoon I was making a look alike fuse pull wire for a spare German Egg bomb I have here and only last night I said to someone else that I am thinking of building up a collection of Russian medals...they are a good bet as most of the good ones were actually gold, silver and gold plated or silver. I also collect military history books.

Guardian		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 8:19:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Go Fisher, more bang for buck for the cheaper detectors. Don't buy from TradeMe unless it is a well known brand. It takes time to learn your machine and digging technique, there is plenty of frustration. You just need to work through it to get the rewards.

bittenbythebug		Posted : Monday, 29 April 2013 9:28:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 27/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 56 Location: Wellington Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 20 time(s) in 12 post(s)		20mm Oerlikon Anti Aircraft gun!!! Wow Lammerlaw, man after my own heart! Few interesting items down here at the Militaria auction in the weekend, pitty I missed out on the beer can Coehorn mortar.

DrunkBrother		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 9:05:52 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 27/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 911 Location: Auckland Thanks: 21 times Was thanked: 206 time(s) in 161 post(s)		Hi fran1942, I am not sure if it was you who emailed me on Apr 26 with a similar wording, anyway, i have sent you pm
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Lammerlaw		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 11:49:48 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: bittenbythebug 20mm Oerlikon Anti Aircraft gun!!! Wow Lammerlaw, man after my own heart! Few interesting items down here at the Militaria auction in the weekend, pitty I missed out on the beer can Coehorn mortar. Just for you...other stuff outside and in sheds eg Bofors Barrel and Hispano fron Spitfire or Mosquito and 3 inch mortar barrel etc. Edited by user Wednesday, 1 May 2013 11:57:07 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified Lammerlaw attached the following image(s):

kiwikeith		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 6:22:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		hi lammerlaw your new room is looking great lots better than last time I was there still don't think its going to be big enough for all those guns of yours lol

Lammerlaw		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 8:04:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: kiwikeith hi lammerlaw your new room is looking great lots better than last time I was there still don't think its going to be big enough for all those guns of yours lol Hi Keith I still have the big safe full of them plus two lockers and a small safe so not all displayed - yep - its too small but I love it - Ruth lives at the opposite end of the house and I live in my new room but shes allowed to come in if she makes an appointment. I have displayed what I wanted to though and the other guns are mostly duplicates or my hunting guns - duck shooting coming up so I might spend a few days in Canterbury over the next few weeks.

kiwikeith		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 8:10:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 648 Location: hector Thanks: 359 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 154 post(s)		LOL I can believe that ive got a farm to shot on next week so lookout pukes I don't go for the ducks but the pukes don't stand a chance one shot with the old 45/70 and that's the end of them even allowed to take the dredge on this farm

Lammerlaw		Posted : Wednesday, 1 May 2013 8:42:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 24/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 72 times Was thanked: 579 time(s) in 396 post(s)		Originally Posted by: kiwikeith LOL I can believe that ive got a farm to shot on next week so lookout pukes I don't go for the ducks but the pukes don't stand a chance one shot with the old 45/70 and that's the end of them even allowed to take the dredge on this farm Sounds great - I dont get as many ducks as I could - never had a limit bag yet - mostly because I pluck them as I get them. I have never told you about the Pukekos between Ahaura and Totora Flat have I? Next time I see you I will tell you...something to do with the Statute of Limitations as we dont have one!

creamer		Posted : Friday, 3 May 2013 9:24:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Hi Fran1942, welcome to the forum. Yes it pays to do some homework before lashing out big bucks on a detector. You can purchase a Fisher F2 from members here on the forum. A neet machine at a low cost. This will get you started. I will pm you some details. Have you seen the Show ''War Digs'' on sky, cool show. Good luck out there.
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Willo		Posted : Wednesday, 8 May 2013 10:35:05 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 18/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5 Location: Waimauku Thanks: 1 times		Fran1942. You are welcome to come along on a huntI which will be some where in the Auckland area. I have access to a spare detector which you are welcome to use. Drop me a mail : [email protected] and we will jack something up. Look forward to saying hello.
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DMNZ		Posted : Sunday, 12 May 2013 8:44:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/05/2013(UTC) Posts: 184 Location: nz Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 58 time(s) in 38 post(s)		Hey there....I am in Auckland if you want to have a chat or go out one day to try the etrac....very additive and some cool finds so far. We are in Silverdale... Dale (dmnz)
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Willo		Posted : Sunday, 12 May 2013 9:58:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 18/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5 Location: Waimauku Thanks: 1 times		Sounds cool. I would enjoy a meet up. Email me [email protected] and we will jack up a hunt.
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