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Secret to Cleaning Metal Detecting Finds
Date: Saturday February 4, 2012
Secret to Cleaning Metal Detecting Finds
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I recently sold a tin that contained candies, which I bought about a month ago. I sold it to a woman who paid 10 dollars for it because she was collecting tins from this particular brand of candy and my one had a famous cartoon character on the side of it.
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I have spent many thousands of hours hunting on Beaches and Fields etc. I've also found some really nice Coins, Jewrellry, Artifacts etc running into thousands of pounds. Some I keep in my local Bank others I've sold and either cashed in as scrap or sold to dealers.
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Secret to Cleaning Your Metal Detecting Finds
Metal detecting is considered to be one of today's most sought-after hobbies. In fact, nearly 80% of people who are into treasure hunting love metal detecting as well.
Many people have tried metal detecting, but only those who know what it takes to become successful in metal detecting accomplish something. People who persevere the most tend to find more treasures than any other person does, even if they have been doing metal detecting for many years.
This goes to show that metal detecting is not just any "finder's keepers, losers weepers" game. The valuables that people find are not appraised just because they are rare. Most importantly, their values depend on the perseverance people use when finding metals.
However, metal detecting is not just plain what you see is what you get activity. Since most of the treasures are buried beneath the earth, you can expect layers upon layers of sand, mud, or dirt on the items.
Now, the question is: Is it safe to clean these items
There are some manufacturers of cleaning solutions that suggest you clean your items. However, if your metal detector finds include coins of high value, it is best not to clean them.
Treasure is not always things of obvious value, though. Hidden in the walls of that house was a treasure that at the time never occurred to me: copper tubing. I later discovered that the water lines we paid to have hauled away were sold as valuable scrap by the junk man.
These are just a few of the ways to go treasure hunting. Will you make much money? Maybe, but probably not. I can tell you though, that it is a thrill to hear the metal detector start beeping, even if I do only find a quarter in the sand.
There are portable walk-through metal detectors that can be easily installed and stored away. They are compact and lightweight and usually require no initial calibration. Prices of walk-through metal detectors range from $3000 to $6000 depending upon the brand and features provided.
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This means that coins classified as "key collector's items" should never be cleaned. This is to preserve the mint mark and the date on the coins.
If you have found non-key collector's items, or those with the typical "face values," you can clean them using mild solution. However, the cleaning process will depend on the kind of coin you have found.
For example, copper and nickel can both be cleaned with the same process. Other coins are cleaned using a different cleaning process and techniques.
Here are also some tips on eliminating stains on your coins. You can try using the salt and vinegar solution. This will remove stubborn stains or those that were not removed with the usual cleaning solution.
The key here is to evaluate, analyze, and appraise your metal detector finds before you start cleaning them. This way you will be able to detect if a certain item is more valuable when preserved and kept the way you have found it, or if it has to undergo a special cleaning process to make it more appealing and presentable.
Indeed, cleaning metal detecting finds may or may not be advantageous, depending on the kind of items that you have. So to ensure quality, always evaluate your items first.
I have hidden money several times in my life. Many people do. What happens when people die unexpectedly. The money and valuables they hid remain where they are until discovered. There is an estimated several billion dollars in hidden currency alone in this country, and who knows how much in silver, gold, jewelry and other things.
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We don't always see at first glance how we can reintegrate and develop our strengths, talents, and lost potential into a person who is able to achieve positive states of being again and again. There are many different types of metal detectors, some are more complicated then others. Find out how you can go treasure hunting today!
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