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Select Here to View the MDHTALK's December News Brief in Adobe .PDF
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| December 2021 | Metal Detecting Hobby Talk News Brief Volume 11 Number 141 |
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Support The Hobby I would like to point out to the News Brief readers that there are a number of organizations taking on the challenge against various types of legislation dealing with metal detecting and gold prospecting. MDHTALK's recommendation is to visit their website and give strong consideration to joining the fight. In some cases your support may be to send emails and / or write a letter to specific legislators or to provide funds to help with the fight. Here are the organizations and a link to their website. |
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What is a News Brief? The news brief provides a brief look into any news event. The intent of the news brief is to provide you, the reader, with news clips on what was taking place in the hobby last month. To read the whole story select the Article Link or go to MDHTALK.org. There are more news stories placed on the MDHTALK website for November the news stories listed in the MDHTALK News Brief are just a portion of all the hobby related news reported the past month. The news Brief is now available in Adobe PDF format, there is a link at the top of this webpage. The news brief is no longer emailed; it is only available on the MDHTALK website and can be downloaded. The Website's featured article for this month is: Metal Detecting Club Pamphlet by Lee Wiese Download the Pamphlet 59 pages Rev: F - 02-22-21 This Metal Detecting Club Handbook is a composition of nine MDHTALK.org articles written for and about metal detecting clubs. All of these individual articles can be found on the MDHTALK website and are downloadable. However, by putting the individual articles into one handbook, results in a one stop shopping experience for any new or developing club looking for a guide. This handbook is free to the metal detecting community and is in Adobe .PDF format which makes it downloadable for those who are interested in this material. Here is the table of contents for the current Version. "E" version of the handbook.
The plan is to add at least two to three more articles to the handbook during 2022 that will cover gaps in the current material. Future article may cover the following subject matter:
Provide MDHTALK with some feedback on what you think of the handbook. Email to |
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General U.S. and World Wide Hobby News
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Other News Sources
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TREASURE HUNT Where to find rare and valuable coins including pennies featuring Lincoln Web Link |
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BELIEVE it or not, some pennies could be quite valuable if you come
across the right one. Although fewer Americans are using minted change for purchases, rare coins are selling online for thousands. Lincoln pennies online are selling for thousands Many of those coins include pennies featuring 16th president Abraham Lincoln on the front side, which isn’t anything unusual to most Americans. However, there are unique elements to some of them including errors and low mintages they make them worth a ton of cash. If you do happen to find what you believe to be a rare coin – make sure you research it and determine what the value might be. We explain some ways you can find rare coins. Search your home or wherever you store change While this one might sound obvious – you would probably be surprised how many pennies you might have in possession somewhere. Check your piggy bank, pockets, under your sofa, or anywhere you might store money. This way will not cost you anything, aside from getting a little bit of dirt or dust on your fingers. Bank Banks are often used for depositing or withdrawing cash – but did you know that they give coins as well? What you need to do I ask your teller for a wrapper of pennies in exchange for an equal amount of cash. “This method was rather popular in the 1970s and 1980s because old silver coins could often be found mixed into the bank rolls,” Joseph Yaffe, co-owner of precious metals dealer of Gainesville Coins, told The Sun. “Today you can still come across an occasional error coin by searching coin rolls.” If you fail to find anything rare, you can always deposit the coins back into your account – so there’s not really much downside to it financially. Metal detector Using a metal detector in specific areas is another way you can find coins. However, keep in mind before you buy a metal detector that they are banned in all national parks. Also, you’ll want to know the laws in the region before you start metal detecting. Chad Eicher, owner of Metal Pursuits, recommends using four features of a metal detector to your advantage so you aren’t scrambling for hours trying to find coins. |
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“You're much better off searching places that are known for buried treasure, such [as] the beaches of Florida's east coast or historic areas of the United Kingdom,” said Mr Yaffe. However, you’ll want to keep one thing in mind when using a metal detector – and that’s the condition of the coin once you dig it up. “Silver, copper, and bronze coins usually don't do well when buried for decades or centuries, so their values may not be as high as similar coins in better condition," Mr Eicher said. Auctions and specialists This next way might help you find exactly what you’re looking for – but it will cost you some money. There are a few ways you can approach specialists and auctions, which include in-person and online. You could choose to visit pawn shops, auction houses, antique stores, or other places that may be trying to sell a rare coin. The other option is online, which includes browsing through eBay or USA Coin Book. But before you buy, make sure you carefully research the coin and know how much it’s going for so you don’t overpay. However, you’ll want to humble your expectations when it comes to making a fortune. “If your plan is to buy a rare coin only to immediately turn around and flip it for a profit, the chances are fairly high you will be disappointed,” Mr Yaffe said. Yaffe recommends holding onto the coins you buy for at least 10 years. Some rare Lincoln coins that have sold recently include one from 1914 for about $919 and a coin from 1992 for more than $25,000. Plus, a 1909 VDB coin recently sold for almost $1,500. Other rare coins that have sold online include a buffalo coin with three legs for $1,400 along with a flying eagle cent sold, which sold for $11,128. |
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Metal Detecting & Gold Prospecting Events.
Now is the time to start planning and getting your club's 2022/23 hunt information on the web. The sooner it is out and available to the metal detecting community the greater the chance for people to see it and give your event some consideration. |
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