Clad or can tabs? That is the question.

[Wilton_Kayne]

Hello, I am still new to metal detecting but I am hooked. In the future I intend to do like anyone trying progress in a hobby, buy better equipment. My 401k idea like most, is to save all of my clad towards this effort. As for another possible saving opportunity, how about can tabs? I've heard that a gallon of the little turds are worth a significant amount and I find a lot more of those than I do clad. Does anyone know if this is true? And if so what is the going rate? Also are larger tabs acceptable? (ex.- sardine and 70's beer can tabs) Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[Normsel]

Tabs are aluminum, what's aluminum worth

 

[Wilton_Kayne]

After reviewing this on the internet, I gotta say the hoax got me.

 

[RobRieman]

It's a hoax. Save the cans you find, there is about 50 times the value of scrap aluminum in each one.

 

[DDancer]

Expect to be working for a while if your looking to turn your finds into upgrades. My guess is on average I'll pull about 1 to 2 dollars a detect in modern coin in good area's. The trash I dig, if I ever saved it... travel to much so I cant make a horde... might add an additional 40 bucks or so at the end of the year. Most of this "cash" will be used for batteries, fuel, snacks and what not. So maybe 200 dollars a year sans finding and selling any high value stuff like gold and silver.

Please don't be discouraged at the prospect I've laid out. Some detectorists make significantly more and I'm only considering my experience and mental calculation from years of detecting. Who can ever tell when you or me might find that golden ticket Keep swinging as only time will truly tell.

 

[danloop]

I suggest a part-time job. You will make a lot more money.