nuggethunting

Hey AzNuggetBob, I agree with you about this book answering a lot of questions, but then it has created some with the new data. Erik wants to use some of the data we have collected to help answer questions on the White Placers. The book is selling extremely well. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about "fingerprinting" gold from it's source to current location. Take care, Rob Allison

Hey Guys, I've never really had a problem with metal after I switched to Doc's Bates No-Metal Boots. Prior to that, I was always detecting my hiking books. I have set my detector up with a Complete Otto Fibertlass upper and lower shaft, wear "no-metal" boots and keep my pick on one of those hammer type holders. I've never had a problem since then. Take care, Rob Allison

Hey mbcougartl, If you're at the Phoenix GPAA Show, make sure you come over and introduce yourself. I always have 5-6 booths at the Phoenix Show (ex Mesa show). I will have some new stuff and some new books on display. Talk with you later, Rob Allison

Hello Jim W., I'm talking to Bunk right now on the phone. I told him to make a post. Talk with you later, Rob Allison

Hello Mhlak, First, I would call Minelab USA, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada at 702-891-8809 to verify the serial number. There are two types of serial numbers for the GPX-4500. The first GPX-4500's that were released had four digit serial numbers such as 0031. The newer ones are longer and have seven digits such as 1007xxx. Most of all the ones right now start with 1007xxx. I would also request a picture to make sure someone don't just have a GPX-4500 number. Always nice to see a picture so you know the condition of the unit. Also makes sure it's a valid picture, some are using the same GPX-4500 picture for many Ebay auctions. Hope this helps, Rob Allison

Hello Guys, Wishing you both a Happy Birthday and many more to come. Rob Allison

Hey Bob, I tried to attach a hand drawn diagram of what I believe could of happen and a contributor to the White Placers. I'm having trouble attaching the file to make it understandable and viewable at the same time. Basically it is something I believe happened at Rich Hill and has to do with a "clipped" or isolated portion of an old Kaolinite/High Sulfidation System/Hydrothermal Alteration that may have contributed to the orgin of the White Placers. The drawing really showed some details of what I'm trying to explain. It basically has to do with an alteration zone, rich in gold, that has been uplifted and buried in some areas by Basin & Range uplifting. I believe, but not proven (yet) that the White Placers could be associated with this once rich alteration zone (hence the color). Will talk more with you in person about this. Rob Allison

Hello Guido, There is no beating that Coiltek Li-ion system. Sure wish they had one that worked on the GPX-4500. Someone mentioned the short Hodan picks. I carry all the sizes including the Hodan Pro-Pick if you can't locate one out there. You mentioned the 18.5-inch elliptical. Are you using the new Coiltek Goldstalker version? Thanks for posting. Rob Allison

Hello All, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year from Rob's Detector Sales. My wife and I were blessed this year with a baby girl. With the economy as bad as it is, we are also thankful we both have great jobs, in good health and the business is running very well. Despite some recent health problems with some family members the 2009 year has been good to us. We just want to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you all stay safe over this holiday weekend. Take care, Rob, Dawn and Riley

Hey Chuck, Wishing you a Happy New Years also. Rob Allison

Hey Doug, Congrats! Looks like she outshot you with the White's. Ya Hannah! Hoping to get down there soon and do some nuggetshooting with you. We can compare some notes on some locations. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Rob Allison

Hey Gary, Thanks. Yep, all purchased up until today received FREE shipping and a $25.00 gift certificate. I actually went through several gift certificate packages on this deal. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. Rob Allison

Hey Bob, Good to hear you received the book. There is tons of very good information within this new book. I've read the book several times now, but still am picking up more information about different things the more I study it. It's interesting about the whole Antelope and Slaughterhouse theory. I have no clue where the slug nugget on the cover came from.... LOL. Actually, it was a strange find, but then again that is another story. To put even a more twist on it, the nugget on the front and nugget on the back cover were found fairly close. Great to have your input on this stuff Bob cause you’re one of only a few guys that are still around that spent a long period of time metal detecting the Rich Hill area. Talk with you later, Rob Allison

Hey Bob, Yep, sent both you and Jim a book off. You should see yours today or tomorrow at the latest. Both were sent US Priority Mail. I think you both will find this book very educational and loaded with tons of color pictures. Now we just have to figure out those ancient channels and how they were formed. Talk with you later, Rob Allison

Hello All, Just wanted to let you all know this new book is now available - Gold Atlas of Rich Hill, Arizona. This book is awesome and explains where most of the Rich Hill placer has originated from. Dr. Erik Melchiorre used many resources along with testing equipment to figure out the character and distribution of the placer and lode gold from the Weaver II Mining District. It was an honor to help Erik on this book and many of the gold nuggets pictures are from my personal collection (solid nugget on cover). The book is a wealth of information, 110 pages, color pictures, maps and more!! •Over 70 full color photos of gold nuggets, including many multi-ounce nuggets •Full color fold-out map of placer areas •Historical pictures and ghost-town map •Geochemical analyses of gold, including purity of nuggets Order this book today from Rob's Detector Sales. Call 623-362-1459 to order by phone, or email me at - auplacers@yahoo.com $39.99 + Shipping/Handling. Take care, Rob Allison

Hey Doug, Congrats on the new finds. Wishing you much more luck down there. Hoping to get down there soon to meet up with you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas today! Rob Allison

Hey Sledge, I'm sure you will find some guys that are local to that area on this forum. Many of us have used the GP3000 for many years, so feel free to post any questions you might have here on the forum. Also, you might consider JP's DVD on the GP3000. I always have them in stock and you will find a bunch of good information on the GP3000 and settings. Welcome to the forum. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Rob Allison

Hello All, Just wanted to let you all know that all sale or wanted item posts will be deleted. Please make sure you're placing them in the correct forums. All For Sale or Wanted item posts should be placed in the "Classified Forum." Thanks for understanding. Rob Allison

Hello Mountain Momma, Finding the first nugget can be tricky, but I've seen some find it their first day out. There are a lot of variables when it comes to finding a gold nugget and luck also plays a role. Some things that will help you find your first will be: (1) Research, hunt areas that are known for gold nuggets or at least around them (use of old bulletins, books, forums & internet) (2) Understand how gold can travel in washes and where some of the most likely areas to search would be (3) Have a good metal detector and understand how to use it (4) Potentially find someone that has experience nuggethunting and might help (5) Don't give up, keep spending the time searching (6) Luck is always better than being good! (hope you're one of the lucky ones) All of these things above will help out. I'm sure there are hundreds of things, but these cover most of the basics. Wishing you success out there. Rob Allison

Hello Big Mo, Yes, you can find most of them, if not all of them on the Internet by doing a search. Just use the club names. Weaver Mining might not have a site, but you can stop in Weaver Mining located just North of the town of Congress and talk with Les. I believe the membership is still $25 - $35 per year. The GPX-4500 package I offer is one of the best, if not the best anyone will find around. The units are on backorder, so you will need to place a small down payment to hold a detector. Customers that don't place a down payment to hold a unit might wait several months, if not more before they will see one. Give us a call anytime if you have questions. Rob Allison

Hello Big Mo, Yes, you can find most of them, if not all of them on the Internet by doing a search. Just use the club names. Weaver Mining might not have a site, but you can stop in Weaver Mining located just North of the town of Congress and talk with Les. I believe the membership is still $25 - $35 per year. The GPX-4500 package I offer is one of the best, if not the best anyone will find around. The units are on backorder, so you will need to place a small down payment to hold a detector. Customers that don't place a down payment to hold a unit might wait several months, if not more before they will see one. Give us a call anytime if you have questions. Rob Allison

Hey Lon, I thought I seen you and Mike sneaking around our claims. You both looked like moving trees! LOL ... Just kidding. Good camo job on the metal detector. Now you can sneak up the gold nuggets. Take care, Rob Allison

Hello Gary, That looks like the place we first went when Dennis and I came up a couple of years ago. If it's the same place, that was some of the hottest ground I've ever hunted. A lot of small digs and a lot of ground to check out. Some good times for sure! Rob Allison

Hello DesertDigger, I picked this box up at Sportsman's Warehouse here in Arizona. I really like this one. I can place two Minelab metal detectors and all the accessories in this box. There are also two smaller compartments in the front for added cargo. Hope this helps, Rob Allison

Hello Frank, Welcome to the forums. There are hundreds, if not thousands of places to use the GPX-4500 in the US. One of the major advantages of the GPX-4500 over prior Minelab's is the fact you can fine tune this metal detector to just about any ground condition. With all the user controls, it's like adjusting an EQ. You can turn some things up, other thinks down or any combination along with your 6 timing options. There is no other metal detctor that allows you to adjust all of these features: (6) Timing Options (Enhance, Normal, Special: Salt, Extra, Coarse, Smooth) Auto and Manual Interference Tune (3) Custom Pre-set settings (you can program, edit or change them at anytime) Adjust your Gain Adjust your Target Volume (Audio Booster) through the LCD Menu Adjust your Audio (4 different audio settings, Normal, Deep, Boost or Quiet) Adjust your Tracking Speed (3 options, Slow, Medium or Fast) Adjust your Signal Response (Inverted or Normal Signal) Adjust your Ground Balance from Fixed, Tracking, General, Specific or Ground Balance OFF Adjust your Searchcoil Motion Speed (Very Slow, Slow, Medium or Fast) Plus more .... You will never find another detector on the market that has this much user control. Minelab is light years ahead of the game and always have been. Take care, Rob Allison