This slangy phrase, "treasure hunter" or worse, "TH'er" is often seen in metal detecting literature. The term seems great for the marketing of metal detectors to those who think they can get rich quick.
"Treasure hunter" brings up visions of Mel Fisher, pieces-of-eight and the Atocha, but also can make a negative impression when trying to get permission to use our metal detectors on private property.
By using this grandiose term to describe our searching we put the public off in several ways. The first
"Treasure hunter" brings up visions of Mel Fisher, pieces-of-eight and the Atocha, but also can make a negative impression when trying to get permission to use our metal detectors on private property.
By using this grandiose term to describe our searching we put the public off in several ways. The first