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Relics vs Jewelry - Which is More Profitable?
- Thread starter berryman
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Part of the answer to your question is, how successful is the hunter in each venue ? I mean, some "jewelry hunters" might only average a gold ring every 5th or 10th hunt. While others in very touristy areas, might average 1 gold ring every outing. Same with "relic hunters": A lot of relic hunters consider a harmonica reed, pistol ball, and period-spoon to be "succesfull". While others might be in spots more forthcoming of the sellable items where buttons, buckles, etc.... pop up.
But all in all, Jewelry hunting is the most profitable I'd say, assuming "successful hunters" in each venue.
If you go scrolling through the "finds" forums of where the a) successful beach hunters post, and b) successful relic hunters post (like T-depot), and scroll down to those posts that got the most "atteboys". Then see for yourself the hot-shot relic hunters, even with a superb find, are often dealing with a button or buckle that might have a $100 to $200 value. Or a bust coin, colonial copper, or large cent, with a value of $40 to $100-ish value (IF THAT !)
However, even modest gold bands can fetch $100 in scrap gold alone. And when you look a the posts with the most "atteboys" on beach hunting forums, you'll see posts where guys are posting about hunts that gave up 2, 3, or more gold rings in a single hunt.
Like Dave says though: it doesn't mean the rings are more fun though. There's something special about sleuthing out the old harder to find stuff, than jewelry, which could have been lost as recently as yesterday, and tells nothing of history, etc....
But all in all, Jewelry hunting is the most profitable I'd say, assuming "successful hunters" in each venue.
If you go scrolling through the "finds" forums of where the a) successful beach hunters post, and b) successful relic hunters post (like T-depot), and scroll down to those posts that got the most "atteboys". Then see for yourself the hot-shot relic hunters, even with a superb find, are often dealing with a button or buckle that might have a $100 to $200 value. Or a bust coin, colonial copper, or large cent, with a value of $40 to $100-ish value (IF THAT !)
However, even modest gold bands can fetch $100 in scrap gold alone. And when you look a the posts with the most "atteboys" on beach hunting forums, you'll see posts where guys are posting about hunts that gave up 2, 3, or more gold rings in a single hunt.
Like Dave says though: it doesn't mean the rings are more fun though. There's something special about sleuthing out the old harder to find stuff, than jewelry, which could have been lost as recently as yesterday, and tells nothing of history, etc....
All my finds are priceless,when i find say a roman coin that has been in the ground for nearly 2000 years although not a valuable coin especially when its that old but to me the enjoyment it gives me is beyond monetary value,yes i have found some very nice finds over the years including celtic gold coins 55BC and others,value does not mean anything to me its the tremendous enjoyment of finding these item.
Also the scenery and the exercise that i get is also something else i cannot put a value on,i think if i started thinking how much everything was then i would seriously think about packing detecting up.Of course these are just my thoughts and opinions and other may see it differently.
Also the scenery and the exercise that i get is also something else i cannot put a value on,i think if i started thinking how much everything was then i would seriously think about packing detecting up.Of course these are just my thoughts and opinions and other may see it differently.
As far as outdoor Pursuit Oriented Sports...Detecting is better than fishing/hunting, which although fun, doesnt pay dink..this one is fun year round and MIGHT pay...IF a guy can get coil over a Brasher, a 43 copper wheat, a 59 wheat, or something similar...the odds? Better than playing the lottery.
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If you are in it for the money, and a few serious guys are, its a lot of hard work and may just slip what should be FUN into the dreaded JOB category, which most of us with experience in that realm would like to avoid if possible, seeings how we know Jobs are often a temporary and unprofitable nuisance!..
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I would suggest Ginseng as a pursuit oriented sport that employs similar skills and pays...
It would be nice to find a coin or doodad that pulls several hundred thousand dollars, one thing, that coin is not sitting around in the house, and might be your very next ping!..
Its the thrill of the hunt, the exercise, and the interesting things we find that really pay...more in health benefits than anything, which you cant put a price on....
I make my 'money' on empty cans and clad, and eyefinds along the way, not glamorous like hunting big Gold or a sweet Relic, but it buys beer, which is about the best a guy can hope for in a Pursuit Oriented Sport ...
Mud
.If you are in it for the money, and a few serious guys are, its a lot of hard work and may just slip what should be FUN into the dreaded JOB category, which most of us with experience in that realm would like to avoid if possible, seeings how we know Jobs are often a temporary and unprofitable nuisance!..
. I would suggest Ginseng as a pursuit oriented sport that employs similar skills and pays...
It would be nice to find a coin or doodad that pulls several hundred thousand dollars, one thing, that coin is not sitting around in the house, and might be your very next ping!..
Its the thrill of the hunt, the exercise, and the interesting things we find that really pay...more in health benefits than anything, which you cant put a price on...
. I make my 'money' on empty cans and clad, and eyefinds along the way, not glamorous like hunting big Gold or a sweet Relic, but it buys beer, which is about the best a guy can hope for in a Pursuit Oriented Sport ...
Mud
Of course! It's exciting because you never know what "treasure" is going to pop up in that hole or in your basket. Reminds me of the times my parents took us to to local carnival. My favorite game there was the game of "fish". When you paid your nickel, you got to put your fishing pole and hook up over the blanket and the guy on the other side would attach a little treasure. Sometimes it would be a little plastic toy (disappointing) but sometimes it would be the special "treasure" you were hoping for.
This is an easy question to answer and the answer is location. Here there is no real swimming holes or beaches to find rings. There are old houses where you can find Relics but most good Relics come from houses much older than the ones in my area. So if you want to make money Metal Detecting good luck on that and you better look more at location than hunting a specific type target.
scubadetector
New member
I keep most of my relics, ALTHOUGH when I was offered 450.00 for a bottle it dissapeared fast!. I sell all my underwater gold and most silver. I keep a lot of my old toy and gun finds.
2 Much Trash
Well-known member
berryman said:
Sorry for my feelings, but this kind of question and impression it gives, is one of the reasons our places to detect and enjoy our hobby are getting few and far between. Really ticks me off. There's a lot more value in what we recover, in many ways, especially historical items, whether it be coins or relics or jewelry than it's monepy value. This is what puts the average folk who don't share our passion, but who own or manage property that we'd like to hunt, on the defensive.
sorry againscubadetector
New member
2 Much Trash said:berryman said:
Sorry for my feelings, but this kind of question and impression it gives, is one of the reasons our places to detect and enjoy our hobby are getting few and far between. Really ticks me off. There's a lot more value in what we recover, in many ways, especially historical items, whether it be coins or relics or jewelry than it's monepy value. This is what puts the average folk who don't share our passion, but who own or manage property that we'd like to hunt, on the defensive.
You are allowed your opinion and no need to be sorry. I find 90% of my stuff underwater. I also give freely to historical society's. I see no value in plain gold rings except monetary. What are you thinking when you believe there is more value in our recoveries? I guess I don't understand that. I tried to give a bomb and the machine gun magazine that were dropped from planes at Selfridge ANG base to the museum but the Col there said they already have them and mine were not needed. A lot of the stuff we dig up is just stuff that means nothing to most.
2 Much Trash said:berryman said:
Sorry for my feelings, but this kind of question and impression it gives, is one of the reasons our places to detect and enjoy our hobby are getting few and far between. Really ticks me off. There's a lot more value in what we recover, in many ways, especially historical items, whether it be coins or relics or jewelry than it's monepy value. This is what puts the average folk who don't share our passion, but who own or manage property that we'd like to hunt, on the defensive.
I have to really wonder who if anyone has actually made Money Metal Detecting. I have spent thousands of dollars to recover pennies that the Bank will not even take as change.