Sunday, August 21, 2011

Metal Detectors: Metal Detecting Fair: What's In It For Hobbyists?

By Jade Harper


An old barn, a beach close to a well-known ruin site, a historic battleground, a worn out pathway in the forest, these are exactly what a metal detectorist considers as haven. Second to that, is an arena filled with aisle upon aisle of the newest treasure metal detectors along with other resources and equipment including a whole lot of their fellow enthusiasts to exchange tales with.

These gatherings are what you can call expos. Expositions are large public exhibitions of art or trade goods; expos for short. An expo centered around the hobby of metal detecting and treasure metal detectors are big events although rare ones. Even though the hobby of metal detecting has been continuously growing over the years, it is still pretty much a low key activity. There are few big expos. Most are medium sized events and usually held in conjunction with an open hunt. These generally feature a number of treasure metal detector brands and makers of the latest accessories in the market; if not their authorized representatives or dealers.

Fairs are a wonderful way for metal detecting hobbyists to have a first glance at the most up-to-date tools in the marketplace. Typically, they get their news from their mail, both the snail mail form and electronic. By means of the expo, hobbyist could get their particular first look and even product demos. There are also the occasional free samples, raffle draws, as well as other chances to bring home a special reward or two.

Because of the hobby's geographically transportable feature, hobbyists from the many areas of the country and at times, from many areas of the globe, be able to meet up with new people. Fairs provide them with an opportunity and an excuse to get reacquainted, catch up with their metal detecting buddies from afar and update hunting experiences and finds, swap equipment, and so forth.

With the continuing popularity of treasure metal detecting, bigger expos may be in the offing. Maybe one day, we will hear about a truly grand treasure metal detector expo to match those of other hobbies. For now, our current expos are not half bad. They more than satisfy the needs of hobbyists and kibitzers alike.




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