Something New ? AT Pro

Howdy Folks,

Wow it is amazing how time passes. Christmas is here and not even any Winter or cold weather to go with it. It is almost like Spring in West Texas. I hope all are looking forward to being with family and friends as we exchange gifts together. As for the detectorist, we are all thinking about what could be under the tree ?

The new AT Pro from Garrett is a nice departure from the big bucks machines being offered by the various detector companies. One feature I really like is the waterproof electronics. I have not done any serious detecting or testing of the AT yet. Mr. Dankowski is giving us a lot of info as he goes through the paces on this machine. Sure there are a few bugs to take care of by Garrett as they are discovered during it's initiation.

I want to again wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and be safe in the field also. May your finds be golden.

John Tomlinson, CET

John's Detectors

John himself

Howdy all,

I hope your all getting to do a little detecting and not frozen in too badly in the North. Winter is nonexistent here in West Texas. I think we are in an Indian kind of Summer. I thought I would try posting a pic of me and the Ace 350 and AT Pro. I haven't been able to get out and work these 2 detectors much at all but I hope to soon. I am under the weather a bit right now. I also want to say thank you to everyone that has done business with John's Detectors and I hope to see or hear from y'all again. I am forever grateful for you all. I hope that the Lord is Blessing you all this Christmas. So many thanks again and be safe in the field and I hope everyone get's that detector you have been wanting for so long under the tree. May your finds be truly golden. Merry Christmas !

John Tomlinson, CET

John's Detectors

Garrett AT Pro

Howdy Friends,

I am so glad that Garrett decided to start changing it's models being offered now. The AT Pro is such a change that for once I am talking good about something Garrett has that works very well. I hope we will see even more from them. The new coil design is also a welcome feature. Ok I hope to have more time to use this new machine from Garrett. Everyone be safe and give the AT Pro your consideration for sure !

John Tomlinson, CET

John's Detectors

The Wirechief

Sweetwater, Tx. Tradedays

Hi Everyone,
I just want to announce that The Sweetwater Tradedays is a thing of the past now. So be sure and not to make a special trip to come to my booth there. I will be moving out as soon as I can and many thanks to those that came by to look. But always be sure to come to John's Detectors website to checkout what I have and also come to Blackwell, Tx. to visit also. I want to wish all a very Merry Christmas and God Bless each and everyone. So be safe in the field and good hunting.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
501 W. Main
Blackwell, Tx. 79506
325-282-2329

Meteorites

Hi everyone,
I hope the hunting is good and your finds are piling up ! I have a lot of calls for help in ID'ing meteorites and to purchase them also. Let me say this, I like meteorites and hunting them but I am not an expert in identification of them. I leave this up to my onetime neighbor and school mate Robert Haag, he is called the Meteorite Man not to be confused with Meteorite Men. Actually I don't really collect them either. But lookup Meteorite Man on google and Robert's website can be found easily. Give him a call and go from there. But I do thank you for any calls for metal detectors to find meteorites.. Alright let's all go meteorite hunting and if you need a metal detector give me a call and good hunting all. Merry Christmas too !

Garrett AT Pro

Howdy all,
I just wanted to say I am sold out of the At Pro's at this time but I do have the Ace 350 package deal and Pro Pointers in stock. Christmas is marching in now and it won't be long in coming. I'm not sure when I will have more AT's in stock. I still can't believe all of the negative comments about it on another forum. I would like to spend a lot of time on the AT. So far I like it compared to other model's in the lineup. Ok I am out of here right now and will be back when I have something new. Be safe everyone and good hunting.

John Tomlinson, CET, KA5QYR
John's Detectors
Badlands of West Texas

Tesoro Royal Sabre

Hi Everyone,
I'm just curious if anyone has ever used the Tesoro Royal Sabre ? How did you like it ? Does anyone have this model they want to sell ? Ok everyone be safe in the field and many thanks.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detecto
325-282-2329

Garrett AT Pro

Howdy all,
I wanted to announce that I have 1 Garrett AT Pro now in stock. First come first served on this one. The price is 594.46 + shipping. I hope everyone is getting ready for turkey day soon to be here. Ok good hunting everyone and be safe in the field.

The Minelab Safari

Hi everyone,
I hope the weekend was good for all. I just wanted to comment on the Minelab Safari a bit. I have noticed on a lot of forums that a lot of detectorists are not too sure about the machine. It uses the same FBS platform as the Etrac. With the implementation of a new microprocessor it is not the ole Quattro anymore. The recovery speed is much better now and it is an enjoyable instrument to use. I see also that the finds made using the Safari are really good ones. It is like most any detector, once you invest the time to become one with the instrument, your on your way to some good metal detecting experiences. You have the simplicity combined with the power of an excellent detector. I use mine mostly in the relic mode using ferrous audio. As for pinpointing, I use the toe or front end of the DD coil to zero in on my prey. I also like the fact that there is a good selection of coils to be had. If weight is a factor then get a harness with a D ring and bungee it up. I just wanted to share my confidence in the Safari too get the good ones and deep also. Ok adios for now and be safe in the field.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors

Garrett AT Pro

Hi everyone,
I have begun to see a lot of negative talk about the new Garrett coming to a dealer near you. It will be interesting to see once the AT gets into the field, and see the real results from the use of the machine by regulars like you and I. I just hope that the AT will be a new direction for Garrett. I have used a lot of detectors and I always find out if you don't spend enough time with the one in your hand then you maybe on an endless journey trying to get the perfect setup. This is what I try to emphasize to my customers. Be patient and use those controls the way they are meant to be used. So I will not pass judgement on the AT until Ihave used one. The new DD coil seems to be working good so far. I have been trying out the new Ace 350 and with the new coil it is an improvement in my opinion. But what I need to do is put the concentric on the 350 and compare the two coils. At any rate it is always the same, negative opinions against positive opinions. Heck I just want to get my hands on the AT and get the real scuttlebutt on the AT myself ! Ok all my detecting friends I will go for now and good hunting to all, I hope everyone finds that special treasure waiting to be found by you. Be safe in the field.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329

New Email for John's Detectors

Hi Everyone,

I must give a big apology to those that have not gotten a response from me through email. We had a computer crash and our email has not been right since. So now I have a completely new Email at johntomlinson5@gmail.com. Please direct all your email to us through this address. I will promptly answer and help you with questions or orders. This is just one of those things that will happen and did happen to us. I thank you for your patience and I hope that you will be back. So many thanks, be safe and good hunting my friends.

E-mail problems

Hi Everyone,

I am having email problems and have been for awhile. Please forgive and we are working on it. I am no computer guru but hopefully it will be ok by Monday. Many thanks to you all and be safe out in the field while metal detecting. Thank you for your business.

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

325-282-2329

Operating Hours

Hi Everyone,

I just want to make sure again that you all know our operating hours here at John's Detectors. Since I have a fulltime job we are partime at John's Detectors. so Monday thru Friday I am open 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Most Saturdays are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sundays are usually 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

I hope that someday John's Detectors will be a fulltime business. Ok I hope everyone is well and out detecting. Thanks to all that have done business with us and I hope to be of service to more of you. Be safe in the field and good hunting.

John Tomlinson, CET

John's Detectors

Blackwell,Tx.

325-282-2329

Garrett Ace 350 is in stock

Hi Everyone,
This is to let you know right now I have the Ace 350 in stock but I only have 3 units at this time. These have the included accessories and price is 297.46 + shipping. I don't know how long they will last but give us a call before they are gone. Ok many thanks all and hope to hear from you.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
Blackwell, Tx.
325-282-2329

Garrett AT Pro

It is amazing how fast things get around, so I might as well post it here too. Yes Garrett is going to be releasing another new metal detector called the AT Pro which stands for all terrain. Yep it is waterproof to 10 feet. It is also a different color, black. The digital display has a 2 digit numerical readout, I think Garrett got the message. The AT comes with the new DD coil also. The operating frequency is 15 Khz which may make it a decent gold nugget hunter. So for once I am excited about seeing a new Garrett being released. It should be a cool machine. You can go to Find's Forum under the Garrett Users section to see pics posted of the AT. So I definitely want to get my hands on this model for sure and offer it to my customers. Ok be safe in the field and it will be November before we see the AT released. Good hunting all.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329

Ace350 package

Hi all,

The new Ace 350 has a package deal also. It includes the Garrett Clearsound headphones, stainless steel trowel, Garrett finds pouch and of course the new DD coil. I am anxious to give it a run and see what the new coil is like. I hope this will be a higher performance machine. I am really surprised by how light it is with the larger coil. Ok good hunting everyone and hang onto your undies because Garrett isn't finished with new things!

John Tomlinson, CET

John's Detectors

325-282-2329

Garrett Ace 350

Hi Everyone,
The new Ace 350 is now coming in. I am stocking them at this time. They will be more coming soon, I only have one right now. Ok I wanted to let you all know and I will have more soon. Thank you all and be safe in the field.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329

I'm Back

Hi everyone,
I am back from Trade Days and open today for business. I really enjoy the face to face meetings with people and serving them. I like helping them out and making sure they are going to buy the best metal detector for their needs. So I enjoy Trade Days a lot. It seems that prospecting gear is in right now of which I carry also. So be sure to checkout the website and see what I carry at John's Detectors and give us a call. I look forward to helping you out. Many thanks everyone and be safe always out in the field. Good hunting.

John Tomlinson, CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329

Trade Days Again !!!

Howdy Folks
It is Trade Days time again this Holiday weekend. Actually it is called Sweetwater Trade Days and is located about 1 mile West of Sweetwater, Texas on I-20 West in a large industrial bldg. that used to be Walls clothing. You can't miss it. I am the only metal detector dealer there and I'm not hard to find. John's Detectors is in booth 5 & 6 on aile H. So come in and see the arts and crafts and be sure to come by and get that metal detector you have always wanted from John's Detectors from Blackwell, Texas. There is also an excellent bar-b-que resteraunt at the Sweetwater cutoff called Big Boys. Come by the Trade Days and I will give you detailed directions. So I won't be open at the shop this Holiday but you can call and get my wife. Ok Happy Holiday Folks and hope to see you this weekend.

John

New models

Howdy everyone,
It looks like we are at that time of year when new detector models start hitting the market. Also a change in seasons will be here soon I hope. I hate the dead of summer when those triple digits come along. I am looking forward to sales coming alive again for metal detectors. With the new Minelabs, Whites, and Garrett coming out it will be interesting to see the field reports on them. I wish Tesoro could get their water machines back in production soon too. I have only my demo Tiger Shark which is a pretty good machine. I rented it to a local law enforcement group and they used it in a small lake. They were impressed with it's sensitivity. I am hoping to get out more to detect now that it will be cooler. I hope to give the new Garrett a workout. But I am glad I have my Minelab Etrac, it is a great machine ! Ok I will go for now and if anyone needs a detector or accessory just give me a call and we will get you going. Many thanks also for your patronage everyone. Good hunting all.

John Tomlinson, CET
325-282-2329

Minelab Detectors in stock at this time.

Hi Everyone,
Ok I am curious as to how many look at the Blog and I thought I would list the NIB Minelab Detectors I have in stock. I understand that even the coin and relic models are in short supply. so i have the following,

1-- GPX4500
1-- Sovereign GT
2-- Excalibur II 10"
1-- Etrac
4-- Xterra 705
1-- Xterra 305
1-- Explorer SE
2-- Xterra 50

Again these are new in Box and also be sure to call for lower pricing because I have to list them at MSRP on my website. Ok guys and gals be safe and good hunting to y'all and thank you for your patronage.

Johnh Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329
Blackwell,Tx.

JW Fishers

Hi everyone,
I wanted to announce that we are now a JW Fishers authorized dealer. I wanted to have access to a larger water detecting selection and JW Fishers fills that need. They are specialists in several types of U/W instruments and vehicles. So if you have needs for this type of instrumentation be sure to give me a call at John's Detectors. I will not be stocking anything at this time due to the specifics focused field and cost of this product. But do call if you have any questions about JW Fishers. Many thanks and hope to hear from many of you. Be safe.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
www.johnsmetaldetectors.com

Snake Guardz-Lower Leg Armor

Hi to all,
Well it looks like summer is just around the corner. It is a sign for our very abundant reptile, the Rattlesnake to start getting out for a tan. I go out to the farm fields to detect and Snake Guardz are top of the list for protection. I don't leave home without them. I have had too many close encounters with the Diamondback, even in my yard. So you might want to get a pair of these to avoid a bite that could kill you and at the least cost you about 17,000.00 to get out of the hospital ! I have them on the website for sale. Ok everyone be safe and good hunting to you all.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
Blackwell,Tx.

Minelab Xterra and Etrac Weather Covers

Hi Everyone,
This is to let any of you know that I do have in stock 5 Xterra Weather covers and a couple of Etrac covers. I don't have everything on my website because of the cost to get all stock listed that I have. But I get the idea that some of the Minelab accessories are hard to get. I hope this will help out someone and I sell them for 14.95 each for both lines. Ok thanks everyone and just call if you need it, who knows I may have it in the stock bin. Be safe in the field and good hunting my friends.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
Blackwell,Tx.
325-282-2329

Minelab Xterra 705

Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to say we have the Minelab Xterra 705 multi purpose metal detector back in stock. This is a great all around metal detector especially if you travel a lot like RV'ing . It is very lightweight and will cover you on the beaches, goldfields, coin and relic hunting. The price is 698.95 for the 705 itself. So give me a call and I will be happy to get you into one of these great Minelab Xterra 705's. Many thanks and good hunting to all.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
325-282-2329

Howdy Beale

Welcome aboard my friend and I am glad you found my blog. Right now it's pretty slow on the Blogger but I may try a couple of things soon. Are you doing much detecting Beale ? Ok I will be around and take care Beale.

John T.

A possible quarterly newsletter

Hello Customers and Friends,

I am thinking about doing a quarterly newsletter to send out to Customers of John's Detectors and anyone that wants to receive it. I would hope I can accomplish this with your help by sending stories of your finds, also ghost towns, of course metal detecting and prospecting. I will need to see if time will permit it by just trying it out. Your a great bunch of people and I thank you for your patronage greatly ! If you have any feedback just join the blog and make your presence known. So be safe in the field and good hunting my friends.

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

Blackwell,Tx.

325-282-2329

Were Back !

Hi one and all,

I hope everyone had a great weekend and we are back from the Minelab seminar that was held in Phoenix. We had a great time and learned more about the Minelab line of metal detectors. I am now a Minelab Certified Partner and very proud of this certification. Kevin Hoagland did a wonderful job in teaching us some finer points of the model line. So I hope to be of greater service to my regular customers and new ones too. Minelab and John's Detectors will be an even stronger partnership to help you all with your needs and questions about your Minelab metal detector. I want to thank you for your patience and I hope to be of service always to all of you. So be safe and good hunting and I hope all of you find that treasure you seek !

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

Blackwell,Tx.

325-282-2329

We Will Be Away Apr20th to Apr25th

Hi Everyone,

John's Detectors will be closed for the next few days while we attend the Minelab Partners Seminar on Thursday and Friday. Thank you for your patronage and we will be open as usual for business on the afternoon of the 26th. By the way I am also away every first weekend of each month to man the 2 vendor booths I have at the Sweetwater Trade Days Market. It is located at the old Walls Factory bldg. on I-20 just West of Sweetwater, Tx. So come by and enjoy the gathering and come by John's Detectors. Be safe one and all and good hunting !

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

Minelab GPX4500, ONE in stock

Hi everyone, I want to let you all know that I have just received a GPX4500 from Minelab. As you all may know these have been very hard to come by. So it is up for grabs, don't wait too long if you have been needing one of these gold machines. They are the premier gold detector in the world. The price is set to conform to Minelab policy. The first 4,498.95 gets it. Please no overseas buyers and no foreign liason's that are in the US will be able to purchase it to send back overseas. Thank you all that have been patron's of John's Detectors, it is greatly appreciated and I wish the best for all of the detectorists out there. Be safe one and all and good hunting.

World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup

Hi Everyone,

Well we just finished up a show at the World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater,Tx. a week ago and it was a great success again ! But I didn't sell anything as for metal detecting and prospecting equipment goes. I don't know if it is a sign of the economy because they had 40,000 people to come through the gate ! I think all of the vendors were wondering what happened to spending money at the show . But I handed out lots of cards and brochures and hopefully we will get many calls for metal detectors . I must say that the high gold prices are really driving people to get out to find the yellow metal. We will soon see a new Fisher Gold Bug Pro and the Teknetics G2 metal detectors . Ok that's it for now and I wish you all good hunting and be safe while your out in the field .

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

I am Deeply Grateful

Hi everyone,

I wanted to say to all of those that have done business with me or even just asked for information on a metal detector or anything else, I am Deeply Grateful to you all ! I know that being a part time dealer right now might make it harder to contact me but I do aim to please and always keep trying. I am enjoying being of service to you all and at least sharing what I know about the metal detecting hobby. I am having fun meeting you all at least by email or phone and sometimes even a handshake.

So if I can be of help or service please believe me I look forward to it and no one ever is a bother. With technology moving so fast it is going to be neat to see what comes to the hobby in 5 or 10 years. I just want to wish all of you good hunting and above all be safe in the field. Thank you all for your patronage and God Bless from John's Detectors.

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors

A Warning about Deepers metal detectors

This is to all that view this, I have been contacted by the Deepers Metal Detectors company in Mexico to be a dist/dealer for them. Avoid them because it is all bogus!!! I suppose I asked enough questions to make them nervous and it looks like they dropped me like a hot potato! I didn't fall for their story and have not gotten ripped by them. This is just a warning for others that might be contacted by them to stay away from Deepers! I hate having to do something like this but it is necessary at times. Just my 2 cents to everyone and my customers. Everyone be careful and safe.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors

My Inventory

I just wanted to post a friendly reminder to everyone that visits my website, if you don't see what you want, call and if I am not here leave a message and I will get back to you asap. I am able to get many other items for you if you don't mind a short wait. I am also trying to break into more prospecting equipment and would like to be a supplier for all of the prospectors out there.

As many of you may know with the worldwide gold rush prospecting gear is in short supply and the big Minelab 4500 and Teknetics T2 and the Fisher F75 are almost impossible to get now. But we still are able to get plenty of the Eureka Gold VLF gold detectors by Minelab. And don't forget the Tesoro Lobo Supertraq. Fisher also has the Golbug II and will be releasing the Goldbug 3 very soon.

I seem to be getting more orders for the new Angus MacKirk AU Trap flair sluice. This seems to be a very popular sluice already. Also remember to include a set of classifiers to get down to the finest of gold dust. I will be getting the classifier sets from Desort Fox soon. I also stock the JOBE classifiers too. I try to keep a good variety of gold pans. I think it is really interesting to see all the different designs and ideas in gold pans.

Of course my mainline is metal detectors and I try my best to use each and every model so that I can be truthful about their capabilities to all my customers. My favorite metal detector is the Minelab Etrac as far as digital units go. For analog I still like Tesoro's and try to keep them in stock. But there is a shortage on the water machines by Tesoro because of a connector that is not available anymore. They said that these models should be out in another month.

I don't think I mentioned that I am now part owner of the Sharon Kay claims in West New Mexico. I went in with 9 other fellows to purchase them. I've yet to get out to them but hope to soon. This is also known as the Rosedale District.

Ok I wish you all the best and be safe and good hunting!

John Tomlinson,CET

John's Detectors