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  1. frogger

    Relic Hunting around Bendigo?

    G'day. I am new to Bendigo and keen to get out and about with the treasure tecta. Does anybody have any hints on some interesting places to work the ground? There is a lot of info on gold prospecting in Bendigo obviously, but really I'm interested in coins and relics. I went out to whipstick...
  2. frogger

    Cleaning modern coins. Decimals.

    Thanks guys, I ended up using the wool scourer and washing up liquid. I got away with it :) Although I think the local foodland are getting used to my dodgy coins lol.
  3. frogger

    Minelab Safari For Sale

    Hey TZ, nah the machine is great I am just looking to upgrade to an Excalibur II :) Need to sell before I can upgrade.
  4. frogger

    Minelab Safari For Sale

    Reduced to $750
  5. frogger

    Minelab Safari For Sale

    Hello Guys, i'm selling my beloved Safari. I don't have the original box or manual because I bought it from a guy that bought it as a store display. You can download a user manual from the minelab site. It works just like new, a few scratches here and there. Only one issue is the clip that locks...
  6. frogger

    WTB Excalibur II

    Just as the title says; looking to buy an Excalibur II. I am in SA. Cheers! :)
  7. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    It was actually a quite identifiable tone Goldpick. I didn't know that, news to me :) the only trouble I had a few times was pinpointing in the wet. It was sending me all around the place. But, at other times it was good. Most of my targets were just too deep, and I really couldn't go that far...
  8. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    Thanks TTKooAu :)
  9. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    Best of luck, looking forward to some pics :)
  10. frogger

    From South Africa moving to Aus

    Welcome to the Forum Pushingtin. You don't need a permit for detecting beaches/parks etc as far as I know, unless its heritage listed. There are also no laws as far as I know about handing your finds in, but if you find a Gold wedding ring it would probably be the best thing to do ;) ... I think...
  11. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    Thanks Silver! Early days yet mate, I'm looking forward to some upcoming travels. Luv beach detecting.
  12. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    This was the 3rd beach hunt with the safari, but this time I decided to take her for a swim. Its not as busy down my way as the usual suburban beaches, but goes to show that it doesn't matter where you are, there are goods to be found :)
  13. frogger

    A King George "Thupence"

    Nice finds TD, it gets a bit tricky locating descent areas around here. I have been doing the beaches for the past few days. Wallaroo tides are strange though.
  14. frogger

    Does anyone know what this is?

    I thought it was a lid from a bottle of bubbly at first, but honestly I have no idea. I have almost a bucket full of unknown items lol. It gets annoying after a while not being able to identify your finds.
  15. frogger

    Underwater Gold Chain

    So I took my recently purchased safari for a spin in the water today at the beach, and among the usual coins, sinkers and bits of aluminium she managed to sweep up a nice gold chain about a foot and a half under black sand and waves. Pretty happy with the performance so far.
  16. frogger

    upgrading from 705

    Yeah mate, I bought a used one on eBay for half the price. I can tell you now it runs all over the 705 at the beach (only place I have used it so far), but will be taking it on dry land tomorrow and see how she runs. Its an easy machine, much like the 705 in that way. Just have to learn to swing...
  17. frogger

    upgrading from 705

    Ended up grabbing a safari. Will work my way up to a 3030 one day :)
  18. frogger

    Minelab Safari tips, settings, questions

    Just got a Safari. I have my fingers crossed that she will put up a good hunt (beach-wise) over my 705. Will wee how we go! Fingers crossed. 8) Any tips from fellow safarians?
  19. frogger

    Minelab X-terra 705 General Tips, Advice, Questions

    Was thinking of getting the NEL big for more ground coverage on the 705 gold pack... For coins/relics obviously, not gold. Has anyone ordered and used any of their coils with a 705? If so, how's it working out for you, and are the target ID's the same? Thanks!
  20. frogger

    The headless man riding a headless horse....

    Went for a swipe out the front of the old pub today. Didn't find a great deal, except this "headless horse" and a 1949 hp. I have no idea what it was/is except for the fact it, and the man riding it are missing their heads. Here's a pic. And the hp.
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