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Metal Detecting Communities
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Metal Detecting Communities

ByDonny H October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

Just like you, there are plenty of other people out there that have the desire to dig up old treasure. Luckily, there are plenty of places where all of us can get together and exchange stories, tips and other metal detecting related stuff. If you want to reach out and connect with other people, then…

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Selling Your Metal Detecting Finds
Treasure Hunting

Selling Your Metal Detecting Finds

ByDonny H October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

At one point or another, you may want to actually sell some of that treasure you have found. If you have a lot of gold, you may want to hold on to it. It will only increase in value, but if you have to part with some of your treasure there are some right ways…

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How to Preserve Relics
Treasure Hunting

How to Preserve Relics

ByDonny H October 2, 2021

Once the relic is cleaned up and completely dry, it is time to preserve and prevent the rust from taking over again. Some people use a clear coat of spray paint, but this can have adverse effects. It can also cause even more rusting in the future if done incorrectly. The best proven methods for…

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How to Clean Found Treasure
Treasure Hunting

How to Clean Found Treasure

ByDonny H October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

To clean, or not to clean. That is the question! There are some situations where cleaning your finds just might destroy the value. If there is any doubt in your mind, then you probably should not be cleaning your new piece of treasure. This is especially true with old coins that have a nice natural…

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Identifying Metal Detecting Finds
Treasure Hunting

Identifying Metal Detecting Finds

ByDonny H October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

Before you can learn the right way to clean up your finds and make them more presentable, you have got to identify them. Identifying your finds can be really simple, or it can be really difficult. It really depends on what you think your find is. If you have something and you have no earthly…

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How to Recover (Dig Out) Metal Detecting Finds
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How to Recover (Dig Out) Metal Detecting Finds

ByDonny H October 1, 2021October 2, 2021

The moment has arrived. You have located and pinpointed your target. It is time to uncover a piece of history that has not seen light for hundreds of years. Your treasure is almost in your hands. This is the exciting part. This is what every person who metal detects lives for, the recovery. How are…

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How to Pinpoint with a Metal Detector
Metal Detectors | Treasure Hunting

How to Pinpoint with a Metal Detector

ByDonny H October 1, 2021October 1, 2021

You are ready to start digging up treasure. You have your new metal detector, and you have just located your first target. Congratulations, but how in the world are you supposed to know exactly where it is? The coil on your metal detector could be anywhere from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to 20 inches (50…

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Metal Detecting a Stream, River or Creek
Treasure Hunting

Metal Detecting a Stream, River or Creek

ByDonny H October 1, 2021

Metal detecting in streams, rivers and creeks can be very productive because not very many people hunt them. You need a waterproof metal detector, and most people prefer to stay dry. Not me. I will go where the treasure is, and I have been greatly rewarded hunting streams, rivers and creeks. There are a few…

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How to Use a Metal Detector (for Beginners)
Metal Detectors | Treasure Hunting

How to Use a Metal Detector (for Beginners)

ByDonny H October 1, 2021October 2, 2021

The moment has finally arrived. You put some fresh batteries in your brand new metal detector, or you charged up your battery packs. You are now more than eager to get out there and start recovering some long lost treasures. Before you rush out to that great spot you spent a lot of time researching,…

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