Gyva02

Hey guys, thanks for the invite, it is possible I could make it up to the nampa area one of these days, sounds like fun to hear the stories and making some friends. I have a friend who also has a claim in Rocky Bar. But put away that gold pan as well I did it! but I didnt get half the detector I wanted. I bought a X-terra 705 just for starters as I got the itch now to get out here and start finding something, I spent the other part of my funds on a GLOCK 31 357 Sig, so its win win in my book. Now that I have a detector coming I can get out and start getting a feel for it, and I'll continue to save up for a 3500 and when I get one I'll pass the x-terra off to the wife as its really light weight. I grabbed a package deal that came with the standard coil and also the 5x10DD 18.75 coil, got it for $849.00 so a far cry from a PI unit but we'll get there. Cant wait. to get started, guess its sit around and wait time. Mike.

ha ha ya I kept reading and it says to only use a email address for contact, not the ebay seller button. Looks like someones account got hacked with the huge feedback rating...

Is this a scam people? just listed on ebay 3/25/10 thanks.

Thanks lucky! I love positive posts. And ya I think your right its all about having fun. When it all boils down that is what its all about. Mike. RP 2012

Hey thanks for the replys guys! Yes I do plan to stick with the hobby. The reason I asked about the knock offs is I saw someone post that china was going to make knock offs of the 4500 since is was selling so well, must have not not read too close and it must have been a joke. But ya I have always looked at the glass half full, I dont get discourged to eaisly and when I say I'm going to do something I do it... lol I have restored several cars and trucks, remodled several homes, feats alot of folks couldnt even dream about doing since television takes up 99% of their day, so ya this nugget shooting thing should be a breeze ha ha... you get my half joking half serious attitude I hope! At any rate glad I found this place. Many folks here seem to really know their stuff and I hope to soak it all in and learn what I can. For those who say its alot of work, that its too much... well, maybe it is.... for you ha ha, I'm here to make friends and learn and be constructive. I have always loved the outdoors I just think this will make it much more enjoyable. Thanks for the site. Mike RP 2012.

Hello everyone I just wanted to introduce myself, and get this first post outta the way. I am in the process of saving up for my first detector and I have choosen it to be the GP 3500. I have saved up about 1K so far and once one is within my grasp I will bring her home, name her and tuck her in. Then I can start asking all those pesky coil and control questions. I live in South West Idaho and am about an hours drive away from the Owyhee Mountains and about the same to the Trinity Mountains near Pine and Featherville I see alot of Idaho folks on here so you know the palces, I know these were and still today gold producing spots, what I havent been able to find is what nugget size range these place can produce. Maybe someone here can give me some info if they know, I was hoping Ouncers have been pulled. Also before I spend many months of saved money on my detector I have to ask if any Fake GP3500 knock offs were ever produced I dont want to end up with one of them. Well thanks for reading my post, hope to soon share some storys and finds with you all. Good Hunting!!! Mike.