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Prospecting & Detecting

Common Mistakes of the New Detectorist

August 2013 by Michael Greyshock

Detecting is not very complicated and the rewards can be tremendous. The difference between success and fruitless toiling can be remedied by a few small adjustments and a whole lot of perseverance.

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