Revised on 16 October 2006 The easiest way to make money on gold claims is to sell them! I'm a beginner gold prospector who lives in sunny Arizona and likes go out on the weekend prospecting for gold. I...
Beginners Guide to Buying Carbide Mining Lamps Whether you are a novice buyer or an experienced collector, eBay can be an excellent source for buying carbide lamps. If you are new to mining lamps,...
Greetings! I had written an earlier guide and feel obligated to follow up with a few more notes. I staked my own claim! I staked it in an area near Lynx Lake, AZ,where I had already discovered some small...
Hello Even old pros can be fooled. Some sellers copy or look for items to sell. They have no knowledge in the field they are selling and when sales get slow will move on to something else that is selling...
Many people can't believe how much "Low Vein" mining hats are selling for these days. First of all lets identify what is classified as a "Low Vein" cap. A genuine low vein hat is going to be manufactured by...
Welcome! Collecting flame safety lamps can be very interesting as they played an essential part in the history of mine and miners safety. I will give a very brief background/history and then hopefully...
Miners Candlesticks (Sticking Tommys) When collecting mining artifacts and miner's lighting devices in particular, a must have item is a vintage candlestick holder, also known as a sticking tommy. These...
If you decide to purchase a mining claim on ebay, remember to do your research first. Not only do you need to learn how to get the gold off your new claim, you will need to know crucial information in ...
Buying Mining Hats on eBay One of the most overlooked areas of mining collectibles is the area concerning the miners headgear. There are several different hats, or caps as they are called, to collect....
The choice for sluice boxes are many. The basics are that they all work. Remember that GOLD IS HEAVY, therefore it will settle to the bottom of the sluice and ROLL along until it finds a spot that the water...