What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

bula

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Get re chargable batteries, scout out a good place to hunt & you might get lucky. I have paid for my md several times over & it for me is not what it is worth but knowing you might hit that mother load one day. The trill of the hunt. OK ya I like the good stuff to in two years I have dug about four good coins such as key dates, one was a 1931 s lhc in near un circulated condition, another 1923 s quarter thy are worth a few bucks.
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Letsgethammered said:
Oh i dont doubt people passion for the hobby , ive seen it first hand.I got my first detector 30 years ago.Ive detected in the UK and the US and yet to meet a person who has covered the initial outlay with finds , congratulations , your the first.
:icon_scratch:

Strange I've yet to meet anyone in the UK who hasn't covered his initial outlay, apart from the ones that have not sold anything, my Goldmax paid for it self in the first three months, and has done so now several times over ;D

SS
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

I guess the purists have their standards and want everyone else to adhere to their ideals...
Just as in philately a rare stamp may be listed as "repaired," a purist would scoff at the listing, whereas I would be thrilled to have that particular specimen...
Are these not akin to "restoration?"

My 2 cents..

Best Wishes
Scott
 

Letsgethammered

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Silver Searcher said:
Letsgethammered said:
Oh i dont doubt people passion for the hobby , ive seen it first hand.I got my first detector 30 years ago.Ive detected in the UK and the US and yet to meet a person who has covered the initial outlay with finds , congratulations , your the first.
:icon_scratch:

Strange I've yet to meet anyone in the UK who hasn't covered his initial outlay, apart from the ones that have not sold anything, my Goldmax paid for it self in the first three months, and has done so now several times over ;D

SS

I also find that strange as i lived in the UK for 30 years up until just recently.Perhaps England being more densely populated theres more to find.
Its a tricky area as there are so many protected sites being detected on, i seen comments about night vision goggles on a thread recently , one has to wonder why.

My point was , to each thier own , if one thinks this or that way is a better way of accumulating the treasure without the ring pulls and sore legs there are options.
In my own experience i find it is much easier to "cherrypick" coins on various auction sites.Some i keep and some i sell on , i dont limit myself to US or UK auctions nor do i just do ebay , theres lots of auctions and BST's on forums.

In 2007 i laid out just over $1000 on various bits and pieces , coins and bullion.Happily gold and silver skyrocketed shortly after which in turn allowed me to sell some and buy even more , i began buying coins , granted ive been somewhat "lucky" at times winning coins at ridiculously low prices or the seller not aware of mintmarks and key dates , quite a commen occurance.
I invested in a couple of reference books to identify the real money makers and have discovered one or two techniques which im hesitant to share as it works so well.

Cut to the chase , the $1000 initial outlay is now $8000 in 2010 and my tennies are cleaner than a whistle.Thats not a speculative number , ive kept records of every purchase and every sale with running totals and deductions for shipping.
I fully intend to let the 8k run into another year doing the same thing.Ive noticed one or two other sellers cottoned on doing the same thing , not dealers but always interesting items,made some good e friends and we even swap coins bewtween ourselfs to meet our particular market demands.

I maybe just had one too many fruitless days with a detector and find this works better , for me anyway.
 

shaun7

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Letsgethammered said:
Silver Searcher said:
Letsgethammered said:
Oh i dont doubt people passion for the hobby , ive seen it first hand.I got my first detector 30 years ago.Ive detected in the UK and the US and yet to meet a person who has covered the initial outlay with finds , congratulations , your the first.
:icon_scratch:

Strange I've yet to meet anyone in the UK who hasn't covered his initial outlay, apart from the ones that have not sold anything, my Goldmax paid for it self in the first three months, and has done so now several times over ;D

SS

I also find that strange as i lived in the UK for 30 years up until just recently.Perhaps England being more densely populated theres more to find.
Its a tricky area as there are so many protected sites being detected on, i seen comments about night vision goggles on a thread recently , one has to wonder why.

My point was , to each thier own , if one thinks this or that way is a better way of accumulating the treasure without the ring pulls and sore legs there are options.
In my own experience i find it is much easier to "cherrypick" coins on various auction sites.Some i keep and some i sell on , i dont limit myself to US or UK auctions nor do i just do ebay , theres lots of auctions and BST's on forums.

In 2007 i laid out just over $1000 on various bits and pieces , coins and bullion.Happily gold and silver skyrocketed shortly after which in turn allowed me to sell some and buy even more , i began buying coins , granted ive been somewhat "lucky" at times winning coins at ridiculously low prices or the seller not aware of mintmarks and key dates , quite a commen occurance.
I invested in a couple of reference books to identify the real money makers and have discovered one or two techniques which im hesitant to share as it works so well.

Cut to the chase , the $1000 initial outlay is now $8000 in 2010 and my tennies are cleaner than a whistle.Thats not a speculative number , ive kept records of every purchase and every sale with running totals and deductions for shipping.
I fully intend to let the 8k run into another year doing the same thing.Ive noticed one or two other sellers cottoned on doing the same thing , not dealers but always interesting items,made some good e friends and we even swap coins bewtween ourselfs to meet our particular market demands.

I maybe just had one too many fruitless days with a detector and find this works better , for me anyway.



My detector has more than paid for itself with the only two finds I have ever sold! Neither were found at protected sights or with the help of night vision goggles :icon_thumleft:
 

Letsgethammered

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Glad to hear it Shaun , like i say , to each thier own , whichever way produces the best results for the individual is doubtless the way to go.Im pleased to hear youve had good results, i like the consistency of my method , good luck :thumbsup:
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Letsgethammered said:
Silver Searcher said:
Letsgethammered said:
Oh i dont doubt people passion for the hobby , ive seen it first hand.I got my first detector 30 years ago.Ive detected in the UK and the US and yet to meet a person who has covered the initial outlay with finds , congratulations , your the first.
:icon_scratch:

Strange I've yet to meet anyone in the UK who hasn't covered his initial outlay, apart from the ones that have not sold anything, my Goldmax paid for it self in the first three months, and has done so now several times over ;D

SS

I also find that strange as i lived in the UK for 30 years up until just recently.Perhaps England being more densely populated theres more to find.
Its a tricky area as there are so many protected sites being detected on, i seen comments about night vision goggles on a thread recently , one has to wonder why.

My point was , to each thier own , if one thinks this or that way is a better way of accumulating the treasure without the ring pulls and sore legs there are options.
In my own experience i find it is much easier to "cherrypick" coins on various auction sites.Some i keep and some i sell on , i dont limit myself to US or UK auctions nor do i just do ebay , theres lots of auctions and BST's on forums.

In 2007 i laid out just over $1000 on various bits and pieces , coins and bullion.Happily gold and silver skyrocketed shortly after which in turn allowed me to sell some and buy even more , i began buying coins , granted ive been somewhat "lucky" at times winning coins at ridiculously low prices or the seller not aware of mintmarks and key dates , quite a commen occurance.
I invested in a couple of reference books to identify the real money makers and have discovered one or two techniques which im hesitant to share as it works so well.

Cut to the chase , the $1000 initial outlay is now $8000 in 2010 and my tennies are cleaner than a whistle.Thats not a speculative number , ive kept records of every purchase and every sale with running totals and deductions for shipping.
I fully intend to let the 8k run into another year doing the same thing.Ive noticed one or two other sellers cottoned on doing the same thing , not dealers but always interesting items,made some good e friends and we even swap coins bewtween ourselfs to meet our particular market demands.

I maybe just had one too many fruitless days with a detector and find this works better , for me anyway.
Are you refering to the Article about night vision goggles on Rogers Relics website :dontknow:

SS
 

Letsgethammered

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

I wouldnt know where it is off hand , there are so many sub forums.It was just a thread talking about metal detecting supplies and somebody mentioned a major dealer listing night vision goggles and when asked for more information on the need for these googles wasnt answered as i recall , not at that time anyway.Besides that , it happens and its commen knowledge,many UK sites are being plundered under cover of night , its no secret.
 

aaron7

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

The only coins I clean are the round rocks I buy on ebay called "bulk uncleaned ancient coins" lol

I don't care if they are valuable or not. I can't enjoy them if they look like something that belongs in my driveway.

Sorry, no before shot; stolen from the web. But you know what they all look like lol

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

You cleaned them man, they are worthless now... :laughing7:

Man, you sure made them pretty! I would love to have some old coins like that!
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Silver Surfer said:
You cleaned them man, they are worthless now... :laughing7:

Man, you sure made them pretty! I would love to have some old coins like that!

I agree! Those old coins are totally cool. :icon_thumright:
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Silver Surfer said:
You cleaned them man, they are worthless now... :laughing7:

Man, you sure made them pretty! I would love to have some old coins like that!

Like the man says , buy them in bulk on ebay.
 

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Re: What is with this "Cleaning" thing????

Letsgethammered said:
Silver Surfer said:
You cleaned them man, they are worthless now... :laughing7:

Man, you sure made them pretty! I would love to have some old coins like that!

Like the man says , buy them in bulk on ebay.

I bought some a while back from Silenos. They were priced reasonably.
Now I can't seem to find anyone selling them for a decent price... :-\

Scott
 

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