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Title: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 03, 2014, 07:12:28 AM Hi
New to hobby, not yet bought detector, thought I would ask advice rather than buy something based on sales hype. Thinking of garrett ace 250. Been watching dozens of vids on youtube. Are there any metal detecting shops in south wales? I will get one very soon. W/E with luck. Would have liked to joined your 13th sept, but I am doing a 22 mile marathon for macmillan nurses that day. Alan. Aka Gentletouch Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on September 03, 2014, 07:28:23 AM Welcome to the site Alan, there arent any detector shops in South Wales at present but buying over the internet from many of the more known shops is perfectly safe. Lara at detecnicks would be a good place to start.
http://www.detecnicks.co.uk/how-to-order.htm (http://www.detecnicks.co.uk/how-to-order.htm) Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 03, 2014, 07:53:57 AM Hi Rob
Many thanks for the welcome. :) I had been searching the internet for a local'ish shop, but could not find any, I thought if there was a shop, I would rather give them my business. I have no problem buying over the internet and I have been looking online, but I will have a look Detecnicks. Is there any other Rally dates planed? Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on September 03, 2014, 08:19:57 AM Yeah we will have a run of them after the 2 dayer as the different crops come off the fields. :)
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: bristolminelab on September 03, 2014, 08:57:57 AM Hi welcome Alan ,the ace 250 is a good machine , my wife uses one and has had some good finds over the last few rallys with it ;)
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Val Beechey on September 03, 2014, 09:05:05 AM Welcome to DW gentletouch. You'll find a wealth of knowledge and plenty of advice on here. Great bunch, always ready to help if needed.
Garrett 250 has always been a great starter but what they don't tell you is they're not too good on wet sand so if you want to do mainly beaches you may want to re-think. There are some really good 2nd hand machines out there and some reliable and trustworthy people to go to. If you decide to go down this route just shout and you can depend on being pointed in the right direction. Val Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 03, 2014, 10:12:01 AM Hi All
I have to be brief as I am in work. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and good advice, I will take that all on board. I must add that you seem like a very friendly bunch :) . I will a good read of the forums etc when I get home from work. I cant wait to get started. Best wishes to you all. Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: jcb (THE THIMBLE) jones on September 03, 2014, 10:42:51 AM hi and welcome to the site alan , not a million miles away in the rhondda , keep your eyes peeled in the top right corner on the main page for rally info , should be a few coming up shortly , good luck mate and happy hunting
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: wondering on September 03, 2014, 03:02:16 PM Hi Alan, Welcome to DW and hope you enjoy the Hobby as much as the rest of us.
There's a few people localish to Port Talbot. I'm in Bridgend and there are a couple of others this way to. George Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: anthonyjay on September 03, 2014, 04:15:42 PM Welcome to the club/forum, you have just joined the best in the west. Hope you get a good machine soon and have great success with it . ATB AJ
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 03, 2014, 05:17:14 PM Hi
Thanks guys! I am sure we will be speaking soon. Best wishes, or perhaps I should say good hunting. Alan Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Dryland on September 03, 2014, 08:13:28 PM Welcome to the DW Forum Alan, whatever machine you decide on please don't find any Roman coins before me ;D ;D
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 04, 2014, 02:00:12 PM Hi All
I must give a big thanks to Rob for recommending Detecnicks, I checked out their website and decided to phone them. I have ordered my Garratt ace 250 and a few other bits, I spoke to Luke who was very helpfull and I got better deal from them, than I could get find on Amazon or anywhere else online. Detecnicks will be getting more business from me in near future. http://www.detecnicks.co.uk/how-to-order.htm (http://www.detecnicks.co.uk/how-to-order.htm) Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: marknewbury1 on September 04, 2014, 03:50:40 PM Welcome Alan see you on one of the rallys
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 04, 2014, 04:33:40 PM Hi
Thank you for the welcome message and I am very much looking forward to attending a rally. Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Napoleon on September 04, 2014, 10:08:28 PM ;) Hi Al welcome to DW hope you enjoy the site and any help about the ace 250 I can help and I am in Port Talbot too.
Good luck . Nap. Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: gentletouch on September 05, 2014, 06:30:31 AM Hi Nap
Thank you for the welcome, I am enjoying the site although still trying to navigate my way around. I may need to take up your kind offer of help and advice. I ordered my new detector and other bits yesterday afternoon from Detecnicks and they sent it out by 24 hour courier ( free delivery ) and my order was about £25 cheaper than anywhere else, but equally important, they were very helpful, so I am very happy and I will be ordering from Detecnicks again. Today in sunny Port Talbot it feels almost like Christmas eve........ I am waiting for Santa to arrive with my new toys ;D, so all being well, then I will give it a try in the morning on Aberavon beach for a few hours, so if you see some grey haired madman wandering around on the beach wildly swinging a shinny new detector, then suddenly jumping up and down for joy just because he managed to find a ring pull.... don't call the Police, its not an escapee from a mental asylum..... its only me. Alan, Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: dances with badgers on September 06, 2014, 02:47:13 PM ill see you there soon mate.mike
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: ShadowPilot on October 20, 2014, 10:40:13 PM Hi Alan,
I'm local too, just over the other side of the hill in Neath. I've just picked up a detector, will arrive this week, I'll be trying it out on Aberavon too. Steve. Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: Bling (mark) on October 20, 2014, 10:52:52 PM Hi mate hello from swansea look on youtube for uncle john's beach and surf setup hope this helps.
Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: alun on October 23, 2014, 05:52:39 PM Hi Alan, only just seen the thread not going to say that I have a garret 250 for sale as you just bought one. Good luck buddy.
I avoid beach work as the. Badger has a radar for the bling lol ;D I am happy on pasture and from Neath (Briton Ferry) so there are a few in your area to guide you through hands on. Title: Re: new starter - Port Talbot Post by: celticspikey on October 23, 2014, 06:45:07 PM Hi Nap Welcome to a great hobby, it won't take you long to get hooked Alan and don't worry about the thought of escaping from a mental asylum, all of us on here has escaped from one :o :o were happy now ;) :D ;) :DThank you for the welcome, I am enjoying the site although still trying to navigate my way around. I may need to take up your kind offer of help and advice. I ordered my new detector and other bits yesterday afternoon from Detecnicks and they sent it out by 24 hour courier ( free delivery ) and my order was about £25 cheaper than anywhere else, but equally important, they were very helpful, so I am very happy and I will be ordering from Detecnicks again. Today in sunny Port Talbot it feels almost like Christmas Ieve........ I am waiting for Santa to arrive with my new toys ;D, so all being well, then I will give it a try in the morning on Aberavon beach for a few hours, so if you see some grey haired madman wandering around on the beach wildly swinging a shinny new detector, then suddenly jumping up and down for joy just because he managed to find a ring pull.... don't call the Police, its not an escapee from a mental asylum..... its only me. Alan, |