Rocker, knowledgeable people are trying to help you and offering their
advice. No one is trying to fool you, or make you feel bad..they're simply
telling you the truth based on their experience.
There are true artifacts out there to be found, so use the guidance others
have offered and you'll be able to go find some.
FWIW, back when I first started prospecting I gathered a little bottle full of
gold colored flakes, and then proudly showed it to the owner of the
local prospecting store. He (kindly) told me it was not gold, but Mica,
and had -0- value.
It sure looked like gold to me, but it wasn't to be. Your situation is much
the same...it's a learning curve we all go through, but it does make success
all the sweeter when we do come up with gold, or in your case a relic of the past.
Stick with it, do the homework and you will find success!
