Treasure Hunting

With Metal Detectors People who use metal detectors for treasure hunting do tend to run up against an image problem. The media and comedians like Steve Martin have poked a lot of fun at people who use these detectors. But perhaps treasure hunters can have the last laugh when their detectors turn up something valuable, which has happened in the past and is sure to happen again in the near future.
It's Easy To Get Started
The price of good quality, lightweight metal detectors have been going down in recent years. You can find them at Sears, for goodness' sakes. A basic metal detector will cost you less than $200. You can always add on bits and pieces from treasure hunting supply stores (usually found online) and from online auction sites like eBay. It's good to get a taste of the hobby before making a big financial commitment.
There are professional-quality metal detectors that can be used on boats, as well as other vehicles. There are those with ground radar that can usually detect how far down in the earth a piece of metal is and some even guess what the metal is and in some cases determine the shape of the metal object. Metal detectors are used in this case by surveyors, utility companies looking for pipelines and miners. The detectors used for these professions can often run into five figures.