| People who use metal detectors for treasure | | | | in a couple of inches of water. Most of the coils |
| hunting do tend to run up against an image | | | | are waterproof, just keep the electronics out of |
| problem. The media and comedians like Steve | | | | the water and you will be ok. |
| Martin have poked a lot of fun at people who use | | | | As the price increases for the detectors the |
| these detectors. But perhaps treasure hunters | | | | more complicated they become. More and more |
| can have the last laugh when their detectors turn | | | | practice will be needed to become an expert with |
| up something valuable, which has happened in the | | | | the device but in the long run you will spend less |
| past and is sure to happen again in the near | | | | time digging up trash. |
| future. | | | | You Are Not Alone |
| It's Easy To Get Started | | | | Treasure hunting is a hobby that not only lets you |
| The price of good quality, lightweight metal | | | | get to play with big toys, perhaps make some |
| detectors have been going down in recent | | | | money, but also gets your outside and |
| years. You can find them at Sears, for | | | | exercising. You should be exercising regularly, |
| goodness' sakes. A basic metal detector will cost | | | | anyway, but just doing the same old exercises |
| you less than $200. You can always add on bits | | | | over and over again can get boring. And, you |
| and pieces from treasure hunting supply stores | | | | can also make new friends with the treasure |
| (usually found online) and from online auction sites | | | | hunting hobby. |
| like eBay. It's good to get a taste of the hobby | | | | There are treasure hunting clubs all over the |
| before making a big financial commitment. | | | | country. In order to find out the closest one to |
| There are professional-quality metal detectors | | | | you, contact the Federation of Metal Detector |
| that can be used on boats, as well as other | | | | and Archeological Clubs (FMDAC). Although most |
| vehicles. There are those with ground radar that | | | | of these clubs cater to adults, there are some |
| can usually detect how far down in the earth a | | | | clubs strictly for kids and some clubs will allow kids |
| piece of metal is and some even guess what the | | | | to enter with an adult. There are treasure |
| metal is and in some cases determine the shape | | | | hunting clubs in other countries besides America. |
| of the metal object. Metal detectors are used in | | | | For example, in England, the use of metal |
| this case by surveyors, utility companies looking | | | | detectors for treasure hunting has gone up 20% |
| for pipelines and miners. The detectors used for | | | | in the year 2006. |
| these professions can often run into five figures. | | | | There have been incredible things found by regular |
| There are many different types of detectors on | | | | people with metal detectors. These finds include |
| the market. If you are just starting out you | | | | rare coins, buried cars and ancient artifacts. And |
| may want to consider the Land or Relic | | | | if you loose your wedding ring in a forest, |
| detectors. They have fewer features and are | | | | chances are you'll be able to find it again before |
| easy for the beginner to start with, just turn in | | | | your spouse finds out about your little accident. |
| on and go. Then can be used on land and even | | | | |