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  1. Hello All, Over the years I have been fortunately to help a friend work and maintain a small placer mine here in Arizona. Like all mines, placer or lode, I have been able to see all the ups and down, highs and lows. This includes good gold, poor gold, tons of equipment breakdowns/failures and even personality conflicts. That all being said, I would do it again in heartbeat, as I truly have a passion for electronic prospecting and gold mining. Over the years, we have been able to open up a lot of ground that contained "Coyote Holes" or Placer Drifts. These are normally in areas where there is rich, ancient alluvial gravels. I have found these in many States from Nevada, California and Arizona, but I'm sure all rich gold areas could have them. They are basically tunnels dug into the rich gravels normally right on top of bedrock and can vary in weight, height and length. I have seen some that are just small holes punched in the side of a bank, others that are extensive tunnels running for hundreds of yards with many side shoots. In many areas if the ground is hard, meaning caliche and ancient gravels, no timbering was needed. They would use hard tools, dynamite /blasting caps and a lot of back breaking work to muck out and work the tunnels. It's just simply amazing when you find these and see what type of work was needed to dig, maintain and work them. What does this mean to prospectors and electronic prospectors? Well first, it's an indicator that gold was found. No one does this type of work for no gold, so it could be an indicator that good gold was found at some point. The old-timers were pretty good, they knew that the gold and nuggets would be at or near bedrock in these areas, so like anyone they did the best job they could with what they had to work with. We can all quarterback why they might have left a nugget here or there, but keep in mind, like anything, some productivity in their minds had to happen. They had to move as much ground as they could effectively to make a living, so it wasn't possible to break every crack open or find every overlooked gravel pocket on bedrock. This allows modern day prospectors to find missed gold whether thats with a metal detector or re-working some of the old workings using more modern tools. What's normally found? Well, keep in mind, depending where you're located in the World, the weather could be different. Some places freezing cold, while other places blazing hot. This means in a lot of cases, they used them also as shelter from the weather and wild animals. Over the years we have found hundreds of hand-tools, mostly destroyed, broken or half rotten away. This would include shovels, hand-tools like pocket knives, crevice tools and such. You will also find old cans, mostly rotten away, which is a real pain for metal detectorists. You could find anything from old relics, potentially coins, trinkets and gold (fines, flakes or nuggets). I did find some really nice candle holders, which they would hammer into the walls and use candles for light. What I can personally tell you, is they always leave something behind, maybe nice as they couldn't physically see or hear it (metal detector), but on the same note they were good. It always makes you think what they found, as most old documents are not going to have this type of detail in them. I always thought it would be nice for just a day to go back in time and see the guys/gals that are working these areas, interact with them and also see what they were really finding. I'm sure you would see many smiles, along with many frowns ... Safety and Dangers? Below you will see a short Youtube video from about 10+ years ago I filmed. It will give you a general idea of these tunnels and you can get an idea of how deadly they could be. There will be always someone that is curious, but keep in mind, curiosity KILLED the CAT. These tunnels can be extremely dangerous from cave ins, poor oxygen, unknown stuff on the floor, animals, reptiles and insects. If you ever attempt to mess around these, always be prepared and have at least one other person with you for safety. I personally don't recommend try to enter them, regardless of how safe you think it might be, it only takes a second for something to go bad. When your focus is digging a target from the wall, or scratching around on the ground, things happen. Youtube Video on Coyote Hole - Placer Drift https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uhhDAz_wJo Many years ago, I was invited to a famous placer mine in California (Ruby Gold Mine) noted for some of the largest gold nuggets recorded. We spent the entire day walking, exploring and even did a bit of metal detecting. These were some of the most extensive placer tunnels I ever experienced. In some places were were hundreds of feet underground, water dripping from the ceiling, but the experience was mind blowing. Were were able to see some of the gold being found, some of the huge gold nuggets still in their collections from years prior and to imagine all the potential that is still there. I figured this would be a new subject not talked about much. Figure we could open it up to discussion and hear about everyone else's experiences with Placer Tunnels and what they found. I will post more pictures and add to this as we go. Gold Bless & Be Safe, Rob
  2. Hello All, Check out these amazing Memorial Day Specials that will run through July 31st 2020. Don't miss out, get FREE items with many Minelab detector purchases. See the listing below that shows all the exciting deals available through Rob's Detector Sales. Purchase the following - Minelab GPZ 7000 Metal Detector - $7999.00 - Get FREE 19" GPZ Searchcoil Minelab Equinox 600 Metal Detector - Get FREE Minelab Pro-Find 20 Pinpointer Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector - Get FREE Minelab Soft Padded Carry Bag and Minelab 6" CTX Searchcoil Minelab Go-Find 22 Metal Detector $149.00- Get FREE Go Find Carry Bag Minelab Go-Find 66 Metal Detector $249.00 - Get FREE Pro Find 20 Pinpointer Minelab Equinox 15x12 Searchcoil $239.00 - Get FREE Equinox Lowe Shaft Contact us today if you have any questions or would like to purchase. We would love to earn your business! Rob's Detector Sales Surprise, AZ www.robsdetectors.com 623.362.1459 office 602.909.9009 cell or text questions
  3. Hello All, Rob's Detector Sales has been in business for over 26 years now. We are a online metal detector & gold prospecting outfitter based in Central Arizona. We built our business from good old business ethics that has allowed us to gain trust and friendship from our customers. We have always taken care of our customers just like we would like to be taken care of. If you haven't purchased from us before, we promise to take care of all your needs and get you out there finding your first treasure! We currently sell on our online store - www.robsdetectors.com, Ebay Store and Amazon. We encourage you all to sign up for an account on our online store to get free mailers, updates on new products and special promotions throughout the year. ** We promise everything we advertise, no "bait and switch" and we personally train* you in person (no third party that never used the detector you're being trained on). Believe it or not, we hear this all the time. Training is specific to most the high end gold units. Please contact us for any questions on training, location, dates and such. Allow Rob's Detector Sales to earn your trust and business, you won't need to look anywhere else! ** Customer Notice, with all Free Bundles, we can't offer a Military Discount & Bundle Combined. It's one or the other, customer's choice. ** ---> We will match any offer out there with proof on the internet or sales invoice. <---- Promo 1 – Purchase a Garrett Axiom Metal Detector - Standard Package (all stock accessories included) @ $3995.00 Military Vet Price - $3,395.75 Order Now Here --> https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/garrett-axiom-metal-detector-with-13-dd-11-mono-searchcoils-ms-3-headphones/ All Stock Garett Axiom Accessories included - Ready to Detect once you receive! Whats Included - Free - Doc's Garrett Axiom Camo 5-Piece Cover Kit (value $149.95) Free - Doc's 22" Prospecting pick with maget (value $89.95) Free - Doc's SCOOP Pouch & Prospecting Scoop (colors are Green, Yellow, Black or Red) (value $18.00) Free - Garrett Baseball Cap (value $30) 2 - Minelab Searchcoils, 11" Round Waterproof Mono and 14" Round Waterproof DD with skidplates included Turn Key unit, everything is included to get detecting! Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Full Day of Arizona Field Training with the purchase (must be scheduled after the purchase) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Promo 2 – Purchase a Minelab GPX 6000 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $6,499.00 Military Vet Price - $5524.15 Order Now Here ----> https://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-gpx-6000-metal-detector-pre-order-now/ All Stock Minelab GPX 6000 Accessories included - Ready to Detect once you receive! Whats Included - Free - Doc's Minelab GPX 6000 Control Box Cover kit (value $129.95) Free - Doc's 22" Prospecting pick with maget (value $89.95) Free - Doc's SCOOP Pouch & Prospecting Scoop (colors are Green, Yellow, Black or Red) (value $18.00) Free - Minelab Soft Carry Bag (value $60) Free - Minelab Cap (value $30) 2 - Minelab Searchcoils, 11" Round Waterproof Mono and 14" Round Waterproof DD with skidplates included Rechargeable Li-Ion battery AC Charger Pack and cables Wireless or Wired Bluetooth Headphones Turn Key unit, everything is included to get detecting! The unit weighs 5.1 lbs and collapses down to 26.5 inches. Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Full Day of Arizona Field Training with the purchase (must be scheduled after the purchase) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Promo 3 – Purchase a Minelab GPZ 7000 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $8,999.00 and receive the following "2024 Prospectors" bundle included for free - (over a $700 free value in accessories and training) Military Vet Price - $7649.15 Order Now Here ----> http://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-gpz-7000 All Stock Minelab GPZ 7000 Accessories included - Ready to Detect once you receive! FREE Bundle Package Only from Rob's Detector Sales Below - Doc's 22" Prospecting Pick with one Super Magnet Doc's Detecting "Scoop Pouch" Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (choose your color - Green, Yellow, Red or Black) Doc's Goldscreamer Padded Heavy Duty Green 3 piece Control Box Cover, Screen Cover and Wireless Remote Cover White Replacement 14x13 Searchcoil Cover - Skidplate Soft, Padded Metal Detector Carry Bag Minelab Baseball Cap Minelab Gray Digging Gloves - one size fits all Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Full Day of Arizona Field Training with the purchase (must be scheduled after the purchase) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Promo 4 – Purchase a Minelab Manticore Metal Detector Package (all stock accessories included) @ $1699.00 and receive - Military Vet Price - $1444.15 Order Now Here ---> https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/minelab-manticore-metal-detector/ FREE Bundle Package Only from Rob's Detector Sales Below - Jobe 14.5" Lightweight Prospecting Pick with Magnet Doc's Detecting "Scoop Pouch" Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (choose your color - Black, Red, Green, Yellow or Black) Soft, Padded Metal Detector Carry Bag Minelab Baseball Cap Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Full Day of Arizona Field Training with the purchase (must be scheduled after the purchase) Promo 5 – Purchase a Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $1999.00 and receive the following "2024 Prospector's" bundle included for free - Military Vet Price - $1699.15 Order Now Here ---> https://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-ctx-3030/ Jobe Ultra-Lite 14.5" Prospecting Pick with one Round 1" Super Magnet Andy Sabisch's CTX 3030 Handbook - 187 pages Doc's Detecting "Scoop Pouch" Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (choose your color - Black, Red, Green or Yellow) Soft, Padded Carry Bag Minelab Baseball Cap Minelab Gray Digging Gloves Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Promo 6 - Purchase a Minelab SDC 2300 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $3,599.00 and receive the following "2024 Prospector's" bundle included for free - Military Vet Price - $3059.15 Order Now Here ----> http://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-sdc-2300 Includes all stock Minelab SDC Accessories + New Li-Ion Battery Pack - Assemble and ready to Detect! FREE Bundle Package Only from Rob's Detector Sales Below - Doc's 22" Prospecting Pick -New item Doc's Detecting "Scoop Pouch" Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (choose your color - Black, Red, Green or Yellow) Doc's Goldscreamer Padded Control Box Cover for the SDC Replacement - Spare 8-inch Searchcoil Cover - Skidplate Minelab Baseball Cap Minelab Gray Digging Gloves Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Full Day of Arizona Field Training with the purchase (must be scheduled after the purchase) Promo 7 - Purchase a Minelab Gold Monster 1000 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $999.00 and receive the following bundle included for free - Military Vet Price - $849.15 Order Now Here ------> https://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-gold-monster-1000-metal-detector/ Includes all stock accessories - Ready to Detect! FREE Bundle Package Only from Rob's Detector Sales Below - Jobe 14.5" Prospecting Pick w/magnet Doc's SCOOP Pouch Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (choose your color - Black, Red, Green or Yellow) Doc's 3 Piece padded Control Box Cover, Arm Rest Cover and Wrist Wrap Minelab Baseball Cap Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale Promo 8 - Purchase a Minelab Equinox 900 Metal Detector (all stock accessories included) @ $1149.00 and receive the following bundle included for free - Military Vet Price - $976.65 Order Now Here ------> https://www.robsdetectors.com/product/minelab-equinox-900-metal-detector-with-6-11-searchcoils/ Includes all stock accessories - Ready to Detect! FREE Bundle Package Only from Rob's Detector Sales Below - Jobe 14.5" Prospecting Pick w/magnet Andy Sabisch's new Equinox Book Doc's SCOOP Pouch Plastic Nugget Recovery Scoop (Black, Red, Yellow or Green) Doc's Padded Equinox Control Box Cover and Armrest Cover Minelab Baseball Cap Shipping, Handling and Full Insurance value on packaged shipped to the US (no International shipping) Lifetime Support - Email, Phone, Text and Forum support beyond the sale How to order from Rob's Detector Sales, it's as easy as 1-2-3 1. Order Online at - http://www.robsdetectors.com 2. Call us directly at - 623.362.1459 and talk with a Metal Detector Expert (Rob or Dawn), or text messages to - 602.909.9008 3. Email Us at - rob@robsdetectors.com 4. We would love to earn your business and promise to give you all the customer service and support beyond the sale you deserve. We accept all major credit cards including: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express & PayPal. We also accept: cashier's check, money order, bank transfer or cash. Short term layaway options are available. If you call and are unable to reach us during normal business hours, we may be on another line. Please leave a detailed message and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Rob's Detector Sales 602.909.9008 cell or text message www.robsdetectors.com
  4. Hello All, We all know that it only takes one nice, big nugget to start a small modern day metal detecting gold rush. I'm sure the prospectors in Arizona remember the famous Stanton, Arizona "Tongue Nugget." This piece was around 28 ounces, not by far the biggest found, but sure started a gold rush down South of Stanton, Arizona. Other nuggets like the recent California "Butte Nugget" have re-sparked interest in metal detecting the California placers. There still are a lot of big nuggets being found, some being shown, others kept secret. Another place up at Rich Hill was the 24 Karat Gold club. This club would perform pushes with a large dozer in known gold patches. Hundreds of nuggets would be found after each push, and nuggets continued to be found in old pushes for years after as detector technology got better. Here are some of the nuggets I have recovered from some of the 24K pushes years ago - Pictured above is appox. 6 ounces of nice placer gold found by the webmaster using various Minelab metal detectors. It's still out there ....
  5. Hello All, Seen this on Minelab's Facebook page earlier today. Don't know the details, beyond it was found with a GPZ 7000 and sounds like a a recent find. This is what the article said -
  6. Hello All, Not too long ago Peg purchased a Minelab GPZ 7000 from us. She scored this nice 8.6 Gram nugget with the GPZ not long after the purchase. This is what Peg had to say after the discovery - Thanks for the business Peg. Wishing you many more nuggets under the new GPZ 7000 searchcoil.
  7. Minelab GPX 5000 Pro Package Now for $4000.00 Shipped That is right folks, Minelab Americas has recently reduced the MAP price on the Minelab GPX 5000 Pro Package from $5995.00 down to $4000.00 starting now. There will be a huge demand for this metal detector since it's one of the top of the line PI's for gold nugget hunting. You can also apply a 15% Military Discount towards the $4000.00 price with the proof of a DD214 or Military ID. We here at Rob's Detector Sales are also offering FREE shipping, Arizona Field Training and Unlimited Support beyond the sale. If you've been waiting for the best deal around and want the best support and service, give us a chance to earn your Minelab business and we promise to give you 100% satisfaction! To order directly you can click on this link below - http://www.robsdetectors.com/minelab-gpx-5000-pro-pack Call, email or catch us here on Facebook if you have any question about this current promo. Rob's Detector Sales Surprise, Arizona 623.362.1459 office line 602.909.9008 cell or text messages rob@robsdetectors.com www.robsdetectors.com
  8. Hello All, Here is a great video from Australia of Walt and Liz finding gold with the new NF 17x13 Evolution Searchcoil - We now stock this coil and offer free shipping - http://www.robsdetectors.com/nugget-finder-17-inch-evolution-searchcoil
  9. Hello all, On another thread there was some talk about the first SD2000's to hit the US soil. Here is a picture of some long time friends all using the SD2000's not long after the first release of them. Pictures Left to Right are - Al Barber, Brett Foster, Rob Allison and Patrick Kennison. This picture was taken back in the early 90's on the slopes of Rich Hill. Hey AZNuggetBob, you might have seen this picture before. Not sure on the price of the SD2000's, you might be right at the $2000 or so range new. It was a huge investment for me at that time, but well worth it. I think I found a few nuggets with it. For all you that don't know the very successful nuggethunter, Brett Foster, he was known for his 50+ ounce piece found in the Bradshaw's in the early 90's. The piece was on display at JW's Prospecting Store in Prescott Valley, Arizona for many years. I had the opportunity to hunt with him many times in Arizona and Nevada. Hope you enjoyed. Rob Allison
  10. Hello All, Not sure if anyone remembers Brett Foster, but he was one of the early Minelab PI pioneers. Brett and I hunted together a bunch in Arizona, even swung a few times with him in Northern Nevada. I know he loved that damn "Lunker Hill," if anyone out there knows where that was. The picture below was taken back in early 2000 at Rich Hill. Pictured left to right is, Al Barber, Brett Foster, Rob Allison & Patrick K. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. We all scored some decent nuggets. Sure miss those good old days. Take care, Rob Allison