Gary Drayton

[BrianD]

Was thinking about purchasing some of his books. Are they worth it?

What's your opinion? Thanks.

Brian

 

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[Terry Soloman]

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[alaskaseeker]

Theres probably plenty of information on this site if you are willing to search and ask questions...Hell of a lot cheaper too....Visit the 900 section of your library thats where the history info is.. Plat maps are available at your local courthouse....

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Check out Andy Sabisch books.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Billieg, I suggest you read our rules, several of your posts have violated our rules.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

On your return post by our rules.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I received one for Christmas last year, it mostly dealt with technique and he does bloviate throughout soooooooo......"

 

[vpnavy]

Just having Gary swinging his MD on the show has probably brought a ton of new MD'ers into our wonder hobby. It doesn't get any better than that!

 

[Keppy]

Just having Gary swinging his MD on the show has probably brought a ton of new MD'ers into our wonder hobby. It doesn't get any better than that!

You could be right i have seen more than once that The Curse of Oak Island has the largest viewing audience more than any network show or any cable network show.

 

[BrianD]

Thanks for your reply's. I first found out about him while researching the treasure coast of Florida and lo and behold seems he's done very well in that area.

 

[CASPER-2]

Thanks for your reply's. I first found out about him while researching the treasure coast of Florida and lo and behold seems he's done very well in that area.

But...his books mainly pertain to hunting techniques in Florida - and many arent as useful in other areas and they are mostly for Minelab water machines

 

[Gare]

I have all of his books / They cover a lot things in metal detecting.I was quite impressed with them. Example beaches to hunt you do not want to hunt beaches where college kids are. Yes they have jewelry but a lot of there jewelry is costume or fake. Find the beaches where older people go.

 

[islamoradamark]

I try to go to beaches where rich people go

 

[Gold Maven]

He seems ok, I like to make fun of his accent on the Oak Island show.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Some hunters are jealous of Gary's success. He has been able to turn a passion, into a profession. I used to make fun of "Chicago Ron," after his mudlarking special, but he disappeared after his "Clear Choice" dental implant commercials aired. Gary has earned his success.

 

[alaskaseeker]

I dont know Gary, but i do know Ron, they both are detectorists.. I've been hunting since the 70's on my own, i learned everything on my own and believe me the best Detecting information can be found in the 900 section of your local library and if you want to find things of old you have to know where where you can find this info for your local area and Neither Gary or Ron can help you with that...Learn the ins and outs of your detector then learn where the info is in your library... I personally have around 1000 history type books, bios, many maps and Atlas,s of states and things i am interested in.my library. .I worked for many years on the North Slope of Ak and I do have a home there I have had since 1969. In the winters i read and studied these books and maps. I have haunted old book stores, used interlibrary loan etc. to find what i wanted. Theres a hell of a lot more to Metal Detecting then just turning your machine on.. If you want to be a successful treasure hunter the info is in HISTORY...Dont forget too, the old folks in your town, many of them will be more then glad to share their experiences with you, and that my friends is an often overlooked gold mine... Hope the lights on now for many of you....

 

[Terry Soloman]

I dont know Gary, but i do know Ron, they both are detectorists.. I've been hunting since the 70's on my own, i learned everything on my own and believe me the best Detecting information can be found in the 900 section of your local library and if you want to find things of old you have to know where where you can find this info for your local area and Neither Gary or Ron can help you with that...Learn the ins and outs of your detector then learn where the info is in your library... I personally have around 1000 history type books, bios, many maps and Atlas,s of states and things i am interested in.my library. .I worked for many years on the North Slope of Ak and I do have a home there I have had since 1969. In the winters i read and studied these books and maps. I have haunted old book stores, used interlibrary loan etc. to find what i wanted. Theres a hell of a lot more to Metal Detecting then just turning your machine on.. If you want to be a successful treasure hunter the info is in HISTORY...Dont forget too, the old folks in your town, many of them will be more then glad to share their experiences with you, and that my friends is an often overlooked gold mine... Hope the lights on now for many of you....

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