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Researching Potential Sites for Metal Detecting

Metal Detecting Communities

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…
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Selling Your Metal Detecting Finds

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…
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How to Preserve Relics

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…
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How to Clean Found Treasure

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…
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Identifying Metal Detecting Finds

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,…
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digging it out

How to Recover (Dig Out) Metal Detecting Finds

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…
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Which are the Best Metal Detector Models?

In today’s market, there are several types of deep detectors. They work best with different objectives and in varying situations. Metal detectors can be very economical, depending on the technological…
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pinpointing the exact location

How to Pinpoint with a Metal Detector

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…
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