Hard Prospector

2 hours ago, Norvic said:

If you can use a screwdriver, hacksaw, drill, get a Li battery, USB charger with some PVC pipe and aren`t too concerned about voiding your warranty, in a couple of hours you can have the SDC in a more ergo friendly lightened status no trouble. Easy as.

Any pics of this mod would be much appreciated..............

10 hours ago, Jimmy M said:

I sell what I use: White's Electronics.

Thats what I thought,  bought a TDI and a SGT from you at past gold shows in Vegas. Speaking of Vegas, what the hell was GPAA thinking by skipping that venue this year?   The best prospecting party of the year........too bad

6 minutes ago, Jimmy M said:

I will be at my booth, "Jim's Metal Detectors," along with my pal Rob Johnson of the "Spud Diggers" YouTube channel. Drop on by... HH Jim

Which detectors do you sell Jim?

Sit in on as many seminars (classes) as possible, talk to the venders (as most are real prospectors) and listen to those asking their questions to the venders.   Most people at the panning troughs are new b's

Looks like the SDC just got a  vitamin B energy shot.  Gonna be a fun year watching the reviews come in concerning these new loops.

 The Las Vegas GPAA Gold and Treasure show was always the "big event" of the year for this organization,  and something I  looked forward too attending as well.  Yeh I know there are show dates in other places  but there's no place like Vegas!

What's up with this organization anyways.......any idea?  I haven't been a member in a long time.

Been going to Baja for several decades, caught lots of big fish and got some good gold too. For those  considering a trip to MX without much experience here's something to always keep in mind; don't take anything down there you can't afford to loose.

54 minutes ago, matt said:

Doc sells a compete carbon fiber shaft kit which is pretty nice and not terribly expensive. It includes 2 lower rods with the upper for $99.

Why didn't I think To "call Doc"........Thanks!

I need a new lower rod for my Gold Monster, any suggestions where to get one would be appreciated.............Thanks!

Looks good Mike!

You've always had a knack for finding all the good stuff Mike........Thanks

Looking to find someone who is currently making a skid plate with knuckle protector for the SDC. Miner John lost all of his stock and not likely to be back in business anytime soon. Any info would be appreciated.........Thanks!

Trashy mining sites hiding good gold have been waiting for a new effective multi frequency detector that excels at discrimination......

Hello NOX 800

The Golden Nugget in Laughlin NV has the same Hand of Faith nugget on display in its security case as well.  I was told from staff that no one is suppose to know which hotel  has the real Hand of Faith but its still in company ownership.

It would appear deception is part of the security plan.

Really like staying  at the Golden Nugget in Vegas just so I can go stare at that thing in the lobby show case. My wife says I look like a dog starring a big meaty bone.

Kind of a shame its not in Australia though  for the sake of history, national pride and all.  I suppose money talks no matter where you live in this world.

Wouldn't want to get punched by the fist wearing that ring!

3 hours ago, AU_Solitude said:

This shouldn't be too long from now. I speculate we will see $2000 an ounce gold by 2020. We should be entering a period of economic recession, as we're long overdue, the market seems like it's just figuring this out over the last month. A lot of deep pockets will be moving equity into gold, or gold based ETFs as a security vehicle to carry them through. 

As the takers out number the producers in our country, the price of gold can only go up. I'm afraid you may just be right

Beautiful winter weather, cheap gas, lots of hotels & restaurants ........Oh and still plenty of gold.

Yuma looks like a winner to me.

When gold finally hits $2000 (or more) an ounce, people will be shocked by the new deposits "suddenly discovered" by motivated mining companies. ICMJ had a good article on this topic last month too.

Bought mine this year,  really like it.

Some guys have the luck!  I'm glad for you  and congrats........Rob

Most any detector could hit that nugget at 14" until you CONSIDER  EXTREMELY HOT MINERALIED or ALKALI  GROUND!   In these conditions, the SDC2300 still has most  machines beat. Should have switched (from my TDI) to this detector several years ago.

i know of a guy who last year detected a 4.5 ounce speci. (in the desert) 30 miles outside the nearest mining district. There were a couple old prospect holes in the vicinity but nothing on any map or historical record. He was Jeep'n & prospecting around and decided to stop and check out this spot where float was coming down the side of a steep hill.

All of the well known areas past 30 years have been hammered in NV (among other places). If I was you I'd heard enough to take a chance. Alaska is far,  Nevada/Utah........not really

I performed "Facebook suicide" 8 years ago and haven't looked back........had enough of the negative drivel.