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Mental preparation during the off season

Some of you lucky souls can metal detect all year around, and I envy you. As for me, it's cold and dark this time of year, and everything is frozen solid. I do use this time to keep my mind in the det...

By Hank D., 01/03/2008   |  add comment   |  email story   |  print story

Trade Tokens

Tokens have been issued in every state in the Union and most territories before they achieved statehood. So, wherever you live, there is a specialty available in the tokens of one's own locality.
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By Roy D. Rubick, 04/01/2007   |  comments (12)   |  email story   |  print story


Backup your metal detecting and research data!

Some of you are like me and like to keep metal detecting logs recording finds, including coin tallies, and places to hunt. I also like to record my thoughts on the day/hunt, keeping track of a useful ...

By Hank D., 03/03/2007   |  comments (2)   |  email story   |  print story


Research, research, research - Google Earth

The first thing to a good relic or coin shoot is doing your research. This might entail going to a location and "scoping" it out, or to the library to look at old maps.

Better yet how about b...

By J.J. Antonetti, 01/09/2007   |  comments (6)   |  email story   |  print story


Research Points

Research is a vital piece of any successful hunt, and follow-up research can be used to enhance your newly found items. Isn't it great to dig up the history related to an interesting item or site?
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By Hank D., 12/29/2006   |  add comment   |  email story   |  print story