goofy
Elite Member
I buy a lotto ticket too and i will probably never hit the lotto but there is that small chance.The excitement of first getting a glimpse of the item i have found keeps me going...
Great thread!!! I bought my MXT, first day, 2 tot lots, 1=Platinum ring,1=White gold pendant with 1/4 carat diamond,almost paid for my detector 1st day, I know this is not normal,but I got very lucky...you don't need to spend alot of money on a detector, but better machines=better results...Curt
My top ten reasons for taking up the hobby.
1. I am an adrenalin junkie, and need the exercise. (I love the thrill of the chase)
2. It is safer than riding my Harley.
3. I am a combat veteran and it helps me deal with............
4. It is something I can do with my grandson, whom I am raising (4 year old)
5. It is alot cheaper than going to a bar. (typically won't get you arrested either)
6. I am into the scientific aspects of detecting.
7. I can get in from work and be detecting and having fun within minutes.
8. I might find something very valuable.
9. It is relatively cheap to do on a regular basis.
10. My wife is ok with it!!!!!
I didn't pick up the hobby (a hobby, for fun and not to make a living) expecting to get rich, but I am ok with it if I do.
Hey all. I'm a newbie. I was wondering what keeps you going. Alot of you out there spend $500 on equipment and you will never find $500 worth of finds. Is it the thrill that the next thing could be a 24k bar? is it the history behind coins? Is it that you are uncovering the past? I want to convince myself that it's good enough to spend a few $$ to find less than what I paid for my equipment.
I'm just glad most people in my area spend all their extra cash on ATVs and snowmobiles......I don't mind being the only one in town with a MD!!!!!
Dusty
Wish I could say the same... with all the new detectors for XMAS I may have to take a number at the beach...
and look at it this way.......its all tax free
I fish. Guys pay $7,000 for a boat. They never make a penny.
Get it? Metal detecting is one of the few hobbies that, after you've bought a detector, puts money in your pocket rather than takes it out.
I think I'll use this topic for my next podcast.
If you answered this thread, and would like your real name mentioned on my show (if I use your note), please email me the info at [email protected].
fisherman never make a penny but fishing puts valuable food on the table
i prefer a link to the podcast you'll make.