Treasure Hunting Forum

I recall that years ago when I was digging several artillery shells every day or every week, that when I dug a simple round ball, say an 8″ shell, or a 12 pounder Borman fused shell, I would be disappointed to the point I would want to throw the thing back in the hole from whence [...]

I have heard some detectorists say that they can “super-tune” their detectors by fine tuning them, then (I think) running the null or threshhold signal to maximum. I’d like to hear from anyone who has experience with such, or who has other tricks for “super-tuning” their detector.

I began selling books and other treasures on eBay several years ago after buying several large collections from local estates. I found that although I was able to sell books both at auction and from my eBay store, the prices I was able to get were generally below those quoted in the many online bookstores. I [...]

I don’t know why they’re called coin shooters, those hardy souls who search playgrounds and beaches for silver, diamonds, gold, and, if nothing else, clads. But the moniker appeared, and it stuck. Metal detectors have evolved to the point that their tiny LED screens can indicate not only depth, but the type of coin you’ve found. [...]

As any digger of Civil War artifacts can tell you, iron relics of that struggle come out of the ground with a good coating of rust. Different diggers have different methods for cleaning the artifacts, but the generally accepted most effective method is electrolysis. This procedure requires a container in which the artifact (the cathode) rests submerged [...]

One of the most fascinating aspects of the treasure-hunting hobby is that related to diamonds. Placing a value on the gems is an intangible task for most people; therein lies the key that makes the buying and trading of diamonds very profitable. Most everyone has heard of the “four Cs” - clarity, color, carats, and [...]