I have been involved in the treasure hunting/metal detecting pastime for over 30 years now, and have authored three books, written hundreds of articles, and worked in the industry itself. As a result I receive lots of emails and letters from detectorists like you, asking me for advice, asking what I think of a particular metal detector, inviting me to visit your town or city to hunt, or to speak at your club meeting. On the whole I try to respond positively, but more often than not I cannot offer the information you seek, nor can I afford the travel costs involved. Why? Because I too am just a hobbyist, and no more an expert than you. As of now I pretty much consider myself a part-time treasure hunter. I hope that through this website I might be able to offer you a tip or two learned over the years, but promise nothing earthshattering. Most of whatever success I've had occurred because I entered into the pastime at an ideal time, and because I spent an inordinate amount of time researching sites. Add to that a lot of in-the-field trial and error, and a helluva lot of luck
