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« 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
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« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2014, 07:53:57 AM »
Hi Rob
Many thanks for the welcome. Smiley 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?
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« Reply #3 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.  Smiley
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« Reply #4 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 Wink

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« Reply #5 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.

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« Reply #6 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  Smiley .   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.
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« Reply #7 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
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« Reply #8 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.

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« Reply #9 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
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« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2014, 05:17:14 PM »
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Thanks guys! I am sure we will be speaking soon.
Best wishes, or perhaps I should say good hunting.
Alan
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« Reply #11 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 Grin Grin
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« Reply #12 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
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« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2014, 03:50:40 PM »
Welcome Alan see you on one of the rallys
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2014, 04:33:40 PM »
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Thank you for the welcome message and I am very much looking forward to attending a rally.
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