As far as treasure goes, the most successful metal Detectorist are not the ones with the most expensive machines or the best physical abilities, it is the people that actually get out and use their detectors on a regular basis and research constantly. Research is the Key to all treasure hunting activities. I spend countless hours researching. In the 22 years of being a treasure hunter, I have found many thousands of dollars worth of treasure, but it was not with out some hard work and dedication. I have spent many years diving shipwrecks, dredging for gold, searching for caches and yes, coin shooting.
Many people begin treasure hunting because it is an easy way to get healthy.
One of the best benefits of treasure hunting is the health you will receive from swinging a search coil. If you buy a metal detector and use it daily, I can guarantee you will be healthier and find some nice treasure to show off to your friends. Treasure hunting improves your cardiovascular system and is fun too do at the same time. They spend all of their free time coin hunting and looking for places to coin hunt. These estimates come from my countless years of talking to others I associate with.