30 Day Challenge (living off metal detecting finds only)

[Lightningjack]

I did 5 hours and all I got was 3.00 in change no gold

Most days I'd be very happy with 3.00 or even just a dime or quarter.., Predecimal good luck on you venture..

 

[mello1]

Good start so far hope you can make it

 

[GaBeachsweeper]

Your Challenge

I wish you success to the point you ask yourself, "Why didn't I do this YEARS ago?"

 

[EncrustedYen]

I think I could feed myself easily enough...would have a hard time paying the rent though

6 hours yesterday got me about $17.

 

[Ill Digger]

Cool ! This should be interresting Good luck

 

[Predecimal]

Ok just updated last nights hunt http://metaldetectingchallenge.blogspot.com/

$53.05 in modern currency. Started off slow, but managed to pick things up towards the end. Also picked up a $100 reward this morning for finding a guys ring You can read all about it on the blog. Ok, time for me to get more sleep zzzzzz.... can't wait for night 3!

Thanks for all the words of encouragement! I need it

Predicimal out..

 

[slvrdvr]

All with ya

We're all pluggin for ya,You're gonna be real tight with your machine! Best of luck!

 

[milco]

Keep at it, great hunt again and nice boost with the $100.

 

[NCBounty15]

Good work, I'm enjoying following your story! Good luck! HH
NC

 

[Robin D]

That $100 reward will really boost your profit and confidence. Can't wait to hear your day 3 results.

Good luck. We're all rooting for you.

RD

 

[Currie]

Man this is the coolest. Good luck and happy swinging.

Support from the Mountains of Canada.

 

[PastHunter]

You've got me totally hooked. I just wish dollar coins were as common here Keep going man, you're doing great!

 

[Undug]

Weigh yourself now and at the end of the month. Guarantee you'll lose weight

 

[Predecimal]

Without $1 and $2 coins there would be no way I could survive. Can't wait for the $5 coins to come out...

hehe, and I am sure I will lose weight too! Lots of calories being burned swinging and digging!

Last nights hunt did not go so well, $33.75 in finds. Only lasted about 5 hours before the Flu got the better of me. But dont worry, I won't let this stop me... the challenge must continue

I just updated the blog http://metaldetectingchallenge.blogspot.com/

 

[EncrustedYen]

Looks like fun but too bad you are under the weather.

As a small critical point I dont think you should count the ring reward money.

Instead you should weigh the ring and award yourself with the scrap value.

( doing the same for all future gold, silver and platinum )

For example if the ring you found was 6 grams 14 K you would get 131 Aussie $$ !

http://dendritics.com/scales/metal-calc.asp

 

[Predecimal]

Looks like fun but too bad you are under the weather.

As a small critical point I dont think you should count the ring reward money.

Instead you should weigh the ring and award yourself with the scrap value.

( doing the same for all future gold, silver and platinum )

For example if the ring you found was 6 grams 14 K you would get 131 Aussie $$ !

http://dendritics.com/scales/metal-calc.asp

This is not a bad idea...I do help people recover their lost jewellery on the side...and since it is revenue generated from the metal detector I include it.

Next week I am going to change tactics, instead of hunting for coins, I am going to see how I go the week searching for rings. I will use your scrap value method as a way of counting revenue

 

[dpitt8]

This will be fun to watch. You are definately in a good place for beach hunting. *bookmarks the blog*

 

[EncrustedYen]

I have never sold anything for scrap but I am sure it has its own cost as well.

Probably more like scrap value minus 10% ( or higher ? ) which would give the hypothetical $131 in base scrap value a commission adjusted $118 value.

 

[dfxing virginia]

I have never sold anything for scrap but I am sure it has its own cost as well.

Probably more like scrap value minus 10% ( or higher ? ) which would give the hypothetical $131 in base scrap value a commission adjusted $118 value.

even if accounting for that he would still be ahead $18 the way i see it, as long as your making money there is not bad way to do it.

good luck on this and i will follow it to the end. if i could i would love to do this.

 

[didyouseeroy]

Hey Pre - Awseome idea, as all have agreed.

On a side note - what do you with the dog when detecting? I have two labs and always think about taking one with, but fear the distraction, etc - anyone else bring the dog when going?

Good luck!