Unlike concert tickets though gold claims are usually available for a reason. Especially in areas with online staking, its a lot like buying concert tickets. Its tempting to snap up the first claim that is available. You start dreaming of all the riches that are now yours for the taking. Its pretty exciting to have the rights to your first claim. Buying the first claim that’s available. At each step along the way you need to assess the quantity of gold on your claim and the costs of getting it out. If you have found enough gold and can’t move material fast enough the next steps are moving to a larger wash plant and possibly heavy equipment. The next progression would be a highbanker or a small diameter dredge (if they’re legal in your area). Once you have proven gold in an area you can look at moving on to something that can move more material. Prospecting starts with a gold pan, other tools that help are classifiers, snuffer bottles, and an accurate scale. Fortunately their equipment quickly finds its way onto craigslist at a discounted price. I have met several people who have purchased a brand new floating dredge with nowhere to use it. You need to put in the time and effort to find that gold. There is no substitute for hard work though. In our fast paced consumer focused economy it is tempting to look for a quick fix. However more equipment will not necessarily make you more money. And there is plenty of gear on the market to spend your money on. Pans, sluices, digging tools, camping equipment, 4×4 truck, etc. To run even a small operation you need a fair amount of gear. Buying too much equipment too early Photo Source: Placer miners are total gear nuts, myself included.Here’s a list of some of the most common mistakes made by new gold miners. For those starting out there is a lot to learn and all too often a novice miner’s decisions are influenced by greed or the infamous gold fever. In some ways it feels like an exclusive club where the only entry requirements are the knowledge, skills and the will to take on the challenge of finding precious metal on the earth’s surface. There is a certain charm associated with the hunt for gold. It brings us out into the wilderness often to the road less traveled.
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