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 have a...
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, there are a...
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 point...
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...
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...
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....
UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS. First lets break down the difference between a Patented and an Unpatented Mining Claim. A Patented claim is where the land owner owns both the land and the mineral rights to that...
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 ...
Gold Dredge Concentrates seem to be a vary popular item on ebay. Many different sellers offering there sluice material, after a hard days work. I assume it's to practice panning, or getting a chance to have a...