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If you had choice of the find - What would you choose?
DrunkBrother  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 5:11:39 PM(UTC)
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Heya,
THis is pointless ,time wasting question :-)
So,

you go on the "hunt" for ,lets say, 3 hours , you given a choice that in those 3 hours you can find:

a. 57$ in coins
b . 65 Gram Silver Bracelet
c. 5 Silver heavy men rings (about 13 grams ea)
b. 3 Gram 9CT wedding band
e. 1 Gram 18 CT gold with a small diamond chip

What is your choice? only 1 possible, and Tell us why in no more than 200 characters :-)
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expat  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 9:25:24 PM(UTC)
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Its between b and c for me, silver wins every time. It may not have the same value as gold but it floats my boat. Now if you had included a big beastie coin in there, like say a crown it may have been a different story.



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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 9:46:35 PM(UTC)
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Has to be E for me. 18k is cool.
I can run the E Trac in tight screen and still find the silver as well without digging
all the pull tabs.


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Shilo  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 9:47:59 PM(UTC)
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Apart from E they all have an approx $75 melt value. E is only $49 and the diamond being only a chip would be almost worthless. By the time the refinery has had its cut then the return will be the same as the coin amount (probably less for the silver). Because of this I would go for the 2nd B (d) since I still have a few spare spots for gold bands in my ring box.
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expat  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 9:52:52 PM(UTC)
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I've got to admit, I didnt take value into it. I literally based it on which item would excite me most sitting at the bottom of my hole and so that big chunk of silver won the day.



My greatest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my collection for what I told her it cost me.
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madsonicboating  
Posted : Wednesday, 12 December 2012 11:59:05 PM(UTC)
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I love wasting time that's why i'm always here haha so I'll play your game...for me it's a tough choice between the 18ct as gold in any shape (well the higher numbered gold) is cool in my book and looks good on display, and the big heavy mens bracelet...as I think heavy treasure is cool, plus I've never found a decent metalled bracelet.

What about you Max what's your own thoughts?
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andy  
Posted : Thursday, 13 December 2012 2:00:41 PM(UTC)
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Id go the $57.........pack o smokes and a box o beers!
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tonznz  
Posted : Thursday, 13 December 2012 11:29:28 PM(UTC)
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I'd go for the best looking ring that my wife wants. It always pays me to keep her happy about me disappearing for hours.

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rgmcbrid  
Posted : Friday, 14 December 2012 7:01:32 PM(UTC)
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Hard to say... I would have to see them. I would like whatever looks the coolest.
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Posted : Monday, 17 December 2012 8:41:57 AM(UTC)
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Deffinately E. After a recount of my ring finds, im 31-32. Still cant get the count right. Only one is GOLD 10c with a small diamond. So id take the gold ring anyday.
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Metal Mikey  
Posted : Monday, 24 December 2012 12:04:12 AM(UTC)
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The silver bracelet for me thanks.

Cheers Mike.
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