New to MD'ing and to MA

[metrowestma]

Greetings;

My husband and I recently emigrated from Northern California to Metro-West Boston last month. We are very excited about learning more about New England's local history and I thought MD'ing a great way to be both interactive and have some fun while we're at it!

I feel a little overwhelmed with the amount of info on this site alone but you're posts have been very informative so far so I'll try not to bore you with my many questions and keep my post to a minimum the first time.

Looks like the ACE 250 is a great MD to start with, anyone belong to MD clubs in the Boston/Metro West area they can suggest to newbies too?

Now seems to be a good time to do some research about the area or just Treasure hunting, MD'ing, or mineral hunting, any website or books you could suggest? Someone suggested Shadow of the Sentinel and I went to the Harvard Bookstore to find it but it was out of print, I could go on Amazon to get it but would like some feeback before I purchase it.

Thanks to you in advance-
Janice D.

[Oldtrooper]

Yes, you are right this is a GREAT forum. There are so many experts here and they will answer your questions. I am not one of them but I to am learning. Keep reading and there will be a question where you have the answer. Just have fun.

.....and WELCOME to TQ. We are glad you're here. Please don't be shy about asking questions, we are all here to help in any way we can. As a Forums Sponsor and Moderator, I look forward to your posts.

Yes, the ACE 250 is an excellent starter machine, and will serve you well. Here at Treasure Hut we have them in stock, and offer TQ members a discount on all of their purchases.

[Dick from IA]

Welcome to TQ, Janice:

The Ace 250 can serve you very well as your first, and maybe only detector, with all of it's features and abilities. Many of us upgrade after awhile, but few ever part with their Ace. I upgraded and still use my 250 the most

Best of luck, particularly with mastering the New England brogue

Like Oldtrooper said.

"Yes, you are right this is a GREAT forum. There are so many experts here and they will answer your questions".

If no one has the answer right away to any question, sooner or later someone will get the answer and post it.

[KenPa]

Welcome and good luck

[TonyinCT]

Hi and welcome. There are a couple clubs out your way. I'm in CT and if you need any help with anything let me know please.

[metrowestma]

Thanks everyone!


Once I get my MD, where do I start? Do they have special obstile courses with bumpers on the coil for newbies, hahaha!

A good place I was told to start was to join a club. Went to a Treasure Hunting Club mtg last night, very interesting talk-in Wareham but it took us over an hour to get there and didn't get home until almost 11:00pm so we'll keep looking for more local clubs/meetups closer to the Boston area I think. Us youngins working 8-5 need our beauty sleep.

Anyone out there go treasure hunting on a local beach? Do you have to contact the state government to get permission first?

Thanks!
Janice.

[Wayne&Mary]

Hi and welcome to TQ. My Wife are also ne but thisis a great site. I cant wait for snow to go to start MDing.

Welcome to a great place to be. The ACE is a great detector, you will like it. Good luck and happy hunting.