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    Got my test kit today - it's gold!

    Hi all,

    Got my acid test kit today and think it's already paid for itself. I have 3 unmarked silver rings, 2 of which tested positive for sterling. The other I found to be plated.

    The real test was the little ring I found recently buried deep at the beach that's not marked. I suspected it was gold due to the lack of corrosion and it's weight/size ratio. The store that buys gold said it wasnt gold, but he only used 1 acid and he didn't seem to want to deal with me anyway. As it turns out it tests positive for 10K!

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    10K gold, #2 for the year!
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    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America
    Quote: Treasures are like potato chips, you can never have just one!

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    those tests are a very good investment Chris , next I foresee will be the diamond tester !

    Dan
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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    Click here to view my finds album


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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    those tests are a very good investment Chris , next I foresee will be the diamond tester !

    Dan
    LOL, I got the diamond tester a couple months ago!

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    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America
    Quote: Treasures are like potato chips, you can never have just one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Digger_O'Dell View Post
    LOL, I got the diamond tester a couple months ago!

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    Its official now , your a "water pirate" alright !
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

    XP Deus II , DFX ,TDI sl -

    Click here to view my finds album


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    Water is pretty hard at the moment since it's been below zero the past few days
    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America
    Quote: Treasures are like potato chips, you can never have just one!

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    Looks like you're all set up for spring.
    Congrats again on the GOLD ring.
    Oldest Coin: 1699 William III Halfpenny


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    Thanks Don!
    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America
    Quote: Treasures are like potato chips, you can never have just one!

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    This is how I test for gold.
    On Instagram- oxshoedrew

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    Quote Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew View Post
    This is how I test for gold.
    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America
    Quote: Treasures are like potato chips, you can never have just one!

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