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Treasure hunting has become a fad for many for both fun and fortune in all parts of the world these days. Very often people tend to travel long distances to scan the beaches, forests and deserts in search of the elusive treasure. Here are some treasure hunting tips on some off the beaten track locales that you might not have even thought! In case you are looking for a decent harvest that would make you rich and famous overnight, these location tips will be worth considering.
Snow Dumps
Many shopping malls and other buildings have areas to dump the snow collected from the parking lots. These snow dumps could be a treasure trove worth scanning though not many treasure hunters turn their gaze towards these spots. The likely treasures in these snow dumps might include coins and jewelry among others. It will be a good idea to comb your city's snow dump too as it might also have treasures lying unknown and unexplored by the world!
Hotel Rooms
Though most treasure hunters spend a lot of time and effort in scanning remote areas, beaches and forests during metal search, not many seems to check the hotel rooms they check into. People often leave behind coins, jewelry and other stuffs inadvertently. There are many cases where treasure hunters have been able to spot even diamond studded wedding rings in these most unlikely spots that never crossed your minds till now. So, it is a good idea to include these indoor spots as well in your possible list of treasure hunting destinations. You'll never know what lies in store for you!
Participate in Storage Unit Auctions
Avid treasure hunters can also participate in storage unit auctions, which are held when people fail to pay the fees for their storage units and the content in the units is auctioned off. Storage unit auction is a good option for gold and silver detecting enthusiasts. Most of the storage unit items will have good value and so you run a better chance of locating treasure from these boxes. However, this method would involve some expenses as you have to spend some money to participate in these auctions, which could pay off in a big way on a lucky day! It is a small amount compared to the value of the contents inside, which makes it worth a try for many treasure hunters.
