Archive for February, 2009

A Hobbyist Device That Could Claim A Fortune

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Low Jeremy asked: Metal detectors of all types may be termed as device for hobbyists either in land (parks, beaches, shores, and even in ballpark bleachers), or deep-sea waters. Seldom would hunters of all kinds set to track on land, or to ferry on sea without this device.These hobbyists or adventurers may find it very [...]

Treasure Hunter

Friday, February 13th, 2009

utut1 asked: Tag?Treasure Hunter?Long Range LocatorsFrom?http://www.apparatus-instrument.com/d-p10308893-Treasure/VR1000B Treasure Hunter 1. Introduction:VR Long Range Locators is a series of device purported to be a type of metal detector used to detect deposits of gold or similar precious materials; most are said to operate on a priciple of resonance with the material being detected.The VR1000B is an extremely [...]

Treasure in your Own Back Yard

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Joseph Buffalo asked: This article will present information to stimulate your thinking for finding treasure in your own back yard. The backyard we are referring to is, the town where you live.This information works very well if you have lived in your current town for 30+ years. If not, don’t worry we’ll show you how [...]

Reference Aids on Coin Collecting to Add to your Experience as Time Goes by

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Along with collecting coins, if you’re really serious and interested in coin collecting, then one of the first things you’ll want to do even before going on a buying spree is to buy yourself reference aids on coin collecting.I know, I know. You want to collect coins, not spend your time [...]

How to Coin Shoot in a Park With a Metal Detector

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Joseph Buffalo asked: How To Coin Shoot in a Park With a Metal Detector.This article will present a basic system for hunting for coins in a public park.One of the first things you should do is to check with your city, county parks and recreation department to see if you are allowed to use a [...]

Collecting Rare Old Coins

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Allan asked: ———-Getting your coin collection going ahead isnt as tough as you might imagine and there are a quantity of avenues you can hunt. Almost all of it depends nevertheless on why you need to grow to be a coin collector. If youre doing it just as a restful diversion then you have no [...]

What is Treasure Hunting?

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Satish asked: Treasure hunting is a rather contagious pastime. For some, it can become anobsession (in the best sense of the word!). People worldwide are fascinated with the hobby of treasure hunting.Coming across a valuable item in your treasure hunt can be a real thrill. Even anitem that may not have monetary value could be [...]

Treasure Hunting at Western Ghost Towns

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Joseph Buffalo asked: If you want to have some fun and have an entertaining treasure hunt, try the Western Ghost Towns.The ones I’m referring to are the ones you need a four wheel drive vehicle to get to them. The key to finding these ghost towns is “research”. The first place most people start is [...]

Watch for Rattlesnakes When Metal Detector Treasure Hunting

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Joseph Buffalo asked: In the Southwest we have many species of Rattlesnakes. They are very abundant. When you’re searching old buildings, desert areas, be alert to the fact you may come upon a snake.When metal detecting around old buildings, trees or brush be careful when you go to pick up something or dig for a [...]

Cleaning Coins – Should you Do It?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Frederic Madore asked: Allow me to guide through the aspects of Cleaning Coins.As a coin collector you have in all probability come across coins that look like they were filthy. You probably decided that the coins needed to be cleaned to give them back their full value but did you know that cleaning your coins [...]