Archive for January, 2009

Treasure Hunting

David Sanders asked: Whether you are searching as a hobby or if you are hoping to find a significant treasure beneath the earth’s surface, metal detectors may be the answer. Just as their name implies, metal detectors are used to detect different types of metals, which may include gold and silver. If you are a [...]

Choosing Based on Metal Detector Prices

Ann Triune asked: Almost everywhere you go, you can find metal detectors at work. These devices are not exclusive to mining and big establishments; they are also present in hobbies such as prospecting and treasure hunting. Because of their various uses, they can cost a lot. The following is a list of common features based [...]

Treasure Hunting for Geodes

David Cowley asked: Geodes Thunder eggs, or geodes, are geological rock formations which occur in sedimentary and certain volcanic rocks.  They look like regular rocks from the outside, the exterior typically made up of limestone, but then have crystal formations of quartz on the inside.  They’re referred to as thunder eggs by treasure hunters because [...]

Treasure Hunting for Civil War Artifacts

David Cowley asked: Civil War Cannon If you’re a modern-day treasure hunter you may wonder how you can find some great Civil War artifacts, whether on your own or through another seller that has already found them for you.  Believe it or not, there are still some great items you can find from the Civil [...]

Treasure Hunting With Metal Detectors

David Cowley asked: People who use metal detectors for treasure hunting do tend to run up against an image problem.  The media and comedians like Steve Martin have poked a lot of fun at people who use these detectors.  But perhaps treasure hunters can have the last laugh when their detectors turn up something valuable, [...]

Why it Makes Sense to Get a Compass Metal Detector

Ann Triune asked: The Compass metal detector is a popular brand in the metal detecting community. Indeed, if you want your fair share of rare coins and other small treasures, Compass is the way to go.The name has been around for ages actually. It has been many years since metal detectors from Compass have been [...]

Treasure Hunting for Sunken Treasure

David Cowley asked: If you grew up dreaming of searching for sunken treasure, you’re not alone.  Many young men and women have had dreams just like that, of searching the ocean floor for remnants of some sunken ship that was loaded down with gold coins and gem encrusted goodies.  That elusive treasure chest of priceless [...]

Metal Detecting at Old or Current Fairground Sites

Joseph Buffalo asked: To find the old locations, research is the key. If you haven’t resided in the area very long, look for some folks who have. There are many locations where fairs and carnivals set up which are no longer there.Also at the current locations, right after the carnival packs up and leaves is [...]