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Gold Prospecting Equipment, Panning Supplies, and Recreational Mining GearGotta have it gold prospecting equipment is down below - scroll down the page. Don't miss our new gold pan kits and panning supplies. New mining gear and gold prospector gifts are added often.Scroll down the page to view all GOLD MINING EQUIPMENT. | ||||||
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Gold Prospecting- a collection of free tips and tricks to improve your chances of finding gold.Topics include: gold prospecting tricks of the trade, gold panning instructions, general gold prospecting info, learn how to read a river for gold, finding gold in crevices and bedrock, metal detecting for gold nuggets, proper set up and use of suction dredges and sluice boxes. Concentrate clean up tips and more. Hundreds of gold prospecting tips are below
#2, If you brush your teeth with a "Sonicare" battery operated
toothbrush.....save the (2) magnets that drive the brush head when you replace it. These are very small but Super strong magnets....you can easily separate them from the brush head with a sideways twist. Use your new magnets to remove black sands from your gold. Tons of free gold panning and gold prospecting tips and tricks of the mining trade. Look below for guides on getting started in gold panning, metal detecting for gold nuggets, finding placer gold in a river, how to corectly use a sluice, and setting up a new suction dredge. More free instructions and general gold mining info can be found by clicking on the links below. We hope the various panning, sluicing, and dredging tips provided here will ignite your Gold Fever and give you a better chance at striking it rich!
Have any gold prospecting tips you would like to share? Send us an Email Joke of the Week - "Gold Prospectors never die - they just smell that way from dry-washing their clothes!"
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Gold Panning KitNEW! Customize your gold panning kit below. Join a fast growing group of passionate gold seekers. Try our new gold panning kit for a great way to get started in prospecting. Fun extra bonus items can be added below. Gold Panning kit includes "Everything but the River!" Pictures not to scale. Our Beginner's Gold Panning Kit includes the following items: ~~ (2) 10 1/2 inch black plastic light weight gold pan - ideal for cleaning up your panning concentrates. Even small flakes show nicely against the dark color. Kit is very packable due to small size and low weight. ~~ (2) suction tweezers for easy removal of even fine flour gold ~~ (1) sucker suction bottle for removing larger gold flakes from your pan ~~ (1) 12 to 16 inch iron pry bar / crevice tool - great for digging around the bedrock cracks for gold! (Other crevice tool sizes can be ordered below). GOLD PANNING TIP: Check and clean out all those bedrock cracks, nooks and crannies for the best gold bearing material. Nuggets hide deep! Don't forget to check moss and tree root areas too - fine gold gets stuck in there often so rinse these roots off in your gold pan. ~~ (1) Treasure Scoop (our choice of color) This ABS plastic tool is rugged enough for digging and because it is non metallic you can pass material containing a target over your metal detector coil for quick identification and recovery. Treasure Scoop is strong and durable yet very lightweight. ~~ (2) full ounce Gold Vials to hold your new gold finds (gold not included). Tip: add water or glycerin to magnify your gold. ~~ (1) BEAUTIFUL Pewter Gold Panner Key Chain - a fun prospecting gift to give or keep! Features a pewter raised relief depiction of an old prospector panning for gold. Very detailed and high quality laser cut relief. Add some extra goodies to your gold panning kit below - use our pull down option bar next to the order button. Gold panning kits ship by US Priority mail. Limited quantities - new stock arrives weekly. DON'T FORGET! Add some of our guaranteed to please gold panning material (link is below) and get started right away! Also don't miss our free articles on gold panning, prospecting instructions, tips on crevicing and sniping for gold nuggets in bedrock and more. We wish you all the luck in the world with our kit and much fun with your exciting new prospecting hobby! You will want to add some classifiers (screens) to your kit to make panning more productive and easier - these are available below. Kit is subject to back order - order early. Note: because of high demand and fluctuating inventory levels of some items in this kit, we reserve the right to make substitutions of equal or greater value items if necessary to expedite your shipment. If you have any questions please feel free to email us. | ||||||
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Garrett Gravity Trap Gold Panning KitThe Garrett Gravity Trap Gold Panning Kit has everything you need to get going on your gold prospecting adventure. Fun extra bonus items can be added below.Gold Pan kit includes: the Professional 14" Gravity Trap® Gold Pan, the Piggy Back 10-1/2" Gravity Trap® Gold Pan, the Combination Classifier Sifting Pan, a Gold Guzzler Suction Bottle, an instruction booklet, two gold vials, and a pair of tweezers. See more panning, sluice and gold dredging dvd's and books.
Read an in depth unbiased review of this gold panning kit at the bottom of the page. All the Garrett gold pans are made from a durable plastic that is virtually unbreakable. 14 inch Garrett Gravity Trap Gold Pans have a patented riffle system that really catches fine gold. Dark green color is helpful in separating the black sand from the gold. The booklet introduces you to the Art of panning for gold. It teaches you how to use the pan and gives tips on where to pan for gold. Gold pans shown to scale; accessories enlarged in picture 2 to show detail. Tweezers have been improved and replaced with neat new magnifying tweezers. More detail on the kit gold pan kit contents: GARRETT STANDARD GOLD PANNING KIT
Garrett's Gold Pan Kit can double your gold recovery, with the patented 90 degree riffles. The Gravity Trap Pan ensures rapid gold recovery in wet or dry panning. The Professional, 14-inch, wet or dry Gravity Trap Pan. The world's most popular gold pan. Ideal for panning gold, silver or precious gems. Deep, wide riffle are effective for retaining fine materials as well as larger nuggets. The Piggy Back, 10½-inch, wet or dry Gravity Trap Finishing Gold Pan. Perfect for gold panning, gold spotting and removal of black sand. Moms and kids also love this pan. Combination Classifier: Ideal for filtering out large rocks and gravel before panning with the Gravity Trap Pans. It can also be used to sift out coins jewelry, fossils, mineral specimens, arrowheads and other treasures. Gold Guzzler Suction Bottle Retrieves gold from the riffles of your golf pan. It's quick, easy and saves your gold. Prospecting Booklet Step-by-step instruction book on gold hunting and prospecting. It's an excellent introduction to the fascinating and rewarding hobby of gold panning and electronic prospecting Magnifying Gold Tweezers- to pick out gold flakes 2 Gold Vials - to store your hard won gold flakes and nuggets Also see our deluxe panning kit below. This item is in high demand and subject to back order. | ||||||
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| NOTE: The EZ Sluice has recently been redesigned and improved with easier to manipulate removable riffles. Back orders are frequent on this popular sluice box so order early. Find Gold with the Tee-Dee EZ Sluice Box Kit Of all the compact sluice boxes we've tried, the E-Z Gold Sluice Box is the lightest, most portable and effective sluice design available. See more sluice and gold dredging dvd's and books. Our sluice kit is great for backpacking and day trips to your favorite river! Keep it in your car or truck for whenever you get the urge to find some gold! See our sluicing for gold tips below. Durably made of polypropylene plastic with 2 ABS plastic Hungarian riffle systems. Classic blue miners moss carpeting pads the unit for great recovery of even fine flour gold. The Tee Dee EZ Gold Sluice without optional flare extension weighs less than 2 pounds! Custom riffle corrugation is molded into the plastic - it traps gold well making recovery awesome and set up a breeze. The sluice box even breaks down super easy too - allowing for very fast clean ups. The Tee Dee E-Z sluice box is black and measures about 2 1/2" deep, 24" long and 7" wide.
See second picture for a close up of corrugation and the riffle set. Riffle sets have Hungarian type riffles and the riffle tray snaps in and out for super easy gold clean up. Learn to Sluice and gold pan with the TEE-DEE EZ SLUICE Box KIT The E-Z Sluice Kit contains: the EZ sluice box as shown above, a 15 minute video (DVD) on how to use the E-Z sluice and pan for gold, a snuffer bottle for picking up even the fine flour gold from your pan and a 32 page book on how and where to use the E-Z gold sluice across the USA. Please note: the pictured aluminum flare kit for low water use is optional and is not included. You can add it to your order easily below. For better and faster gold recovery you may wish to consider adding one of our new gold classifiers to help separate larger rocks from your gold bearing material. Classifier screens make sluicing much easier, far more productive, and helps prevent overloading your box. You can add one to your order below. Low Shipping by UPS and Priority US Mail. Just a few sluice box kits left *** EZ Sluice kit is subject to frequent back orders. Book your order now as these new sluice box kits sell out as soon as they come in! See below for free tips on getting started sluicing and panning for gold. Please note: you may choose your preferred video format below (VHS or DVD), however, occasionally one or the other may be unavailable for shipment.
NEW - add a sluice box flare kit to increase water flow and production. The optional aluminum flare (not included) will funnel more water into the sluice box while also providing a larger area for feeding material into the sluice box. Add the extra flare to your order below. SAVE! Also available as sluice box only - without kit pieces. Save $12. Best of luck sluicing! Remember: the pictured aluminum flare for low water use is optional and is not included. You can add it to your order easily below for less than $15. Please note: this item is very popular and subject to frequent back orders. If you need delivery by a certain date please be sure to indicate this in the comments field of the order form. | ||||||
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| The amazing Le Trap square gold pan - yes, it's square and it makes short work of otherwise tedious panning. If you have never used a square gold pan it may take a little practice to get really good with it, but once you learn to use this innovative gold pan you will never want to use anything else. The Le Trap square gold pan will pan large quantities of material quickly right down to pure gold. During the final panning process of separating the gold from the black sand - the black sand washes out backwards and leaves clean sparkling gold behind. Made of dark green plastic it is 18" long, 12" wide and 4" deep. Weighs about 16 ounces. SUBJECT TO BACK ORDER.
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| The new Trinity Bowl gold pan is the most revolutionary change in gold pan design since the Le Trap square pan (offered separately below). It features a very complex double sluice design with an effective recessed riffle trap and a raised bottom. These features combine to make it almost impossible to lose gold. The Trinity Bowl is 14 inches in diameter and made of durable green or blue plastic (our choice). Works very well in separating fine gold from black sand.
With the trinity bowl pan you will be getting one of the finest gold pans available today. As you know, the gold pan is a prospector's most necessary tool. All the features of this revolutionary goldpan are geared towards much needed improvements in recovering the most gold possible for your efforts. The Trinity Bowl makes testing areas and classifying your concentrates remarkably easy and very fast. It provides instant results. Great for the beginner or pro alike. The Trinity Bowl is 14" wide and 4" deep, made of a hardened polypropylene, and it has a UV protectant in it. And it is guaranteed for life by the mfg.
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| Very affordable black plastic gold pans (choice of 10 or 14 inches). Black gold pans are great for cleaning up fine gold from heavy black sands. Also see our complete gold panning and sluice kits! Gold Panning Tip: the 10" pan is a smaller gold pan so don't overload it. Easy does it and you should be able to recover your smallest gold quite easily. For easier panning consider pre-screening the larger material down to a smaller size with a kitchen strainer or one of our classifiers. Try the 14" gold pan size to process more material quickly. Use the 10 inch pan for the final cleanup stage. Please note: many other gold pans are available in various sizes, colors and styles. See below for additional styles or contact us for other size or style gold pans. | ||||||
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Keene Super Gold Pans - Our favoriteIF SOLD OUT - please see our Proline and trinity bowl gold pans for similar items.
1. The coarse riffled area is used to "rough out" the majority of panning material. 2. The textured area is then used to pan down to mostly black sand. 3. The "smooth surface" is used at the end to remove gold from black sand until only the gold remains. Don't forget to grab a snuffer bottle too. Keene Super Gold Pans are available in 12 or 14 inches diameter, (choose size below) are green in color for good visual contrast with black sands and fine gold particles and comes with a lifetime Keene engineering mfg. guarantee. Regardless of whether you are a new gold prospector or a pro, the Keene gold pan is still the most indispensable companion you can have. It is one of the first tools used in locating gold and is one of the last used, even in commercial mining to check the value of ore being processed. The Gold Pan is used wherever gold occurs in approximately 75% of all the countries in the world. We use this gold pan ourselves and recommend it highly. Keene mining equipment super gold pans - reliable and affordable.
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Classifier ScreensStainless Steel Mesh Panning Sifters / SievesA must-have tool for rock hounding, gold and gem panning and proper classification of material to aid in fine gold recovery. Various screen / mesh sizes are available. Special offer: SAVE MORE! Order one of our sets of 5 or all 7 classifier sizes for a reduced rate and you also pay just the single item shipping rate! An improved design over the old standard Keene prospecting classifier screens and sieves, this new classifier screen design is very clean with no need for screws or silicon to attach the stainless steel screen to the plastic housing. They also have superior UV protection and will not crack easily when left out in freezing weather. These rock and gravel classifier screens are made of tough, high-impact plastic and stainless steel mesh screens. Designed to fit in the top of 5 gallon plastic buckets and over most gold pans, they are very easy to use. A must-have tool for the rock hound or gem and gold panner. Classifiers overall height is 3 1/2 inches. It's been carefully designed to allow up to four classifiers to be nested together with an overall height of only 6 1/2 inches. These are very compact sieves and easily transported. Classifier Screen (mesh) sizes:
We recommend using a combination of at least 2 sieves on the river and ideally a combination of the next 5 sizes when cleaning up. A discount is available for the set of five and all seven. Classifiers stack one on top of the other easily so you can classify your material down to the ideal size for easy and very efficient gold panning. Shipping by UPS. We sell out often as these panning sieves are in high demand so please order early. New stock arrives weekly. | ||||||
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Gold Panning Pay DirtWe make learning to pan for gold both fun and easy with our proven gold panning concentrates. Whether a novice to prospecting or an "old sourdough miner", our gold panning practice paydirt bags are guaranteed to please. We've sold literally thousands of these proven Pay Dirt panning bags here and on eBay with incredible positive feedback! Ton's of happy REPEAT customers - they love panning our paydirt! FREE Gold Panning Pay-Dirt Tips(at bottom of page)View our custom Gold Panning Concentrates | ||||||
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"I really like that you guarantee the gold in these bags - with others it's a total crapshoot and usually disappointing - Good Job!" L. Lonegan, Forth Worth TX "Oh my! Sweet paydirt. We could see the nuggets right through the bag!!!"- D. Johnson
"We just had three of the most fun days of panning in my life! The gold you sent came to way over what you promised. I'm ready for some more!!! Thanks so much for doing a custom goldpanning bag for us. Seeing the full range of nuggets really wet my appetite for some real life goldprospecting. Thanks for all the time you spent encouraging me when I called. You do not know what this encouragement means to me and my family. We really feel like we have a hobby that we can all enjoy together. Thanks to you, for being so helpful and trying to make life easier for those of us who are so new at prospecting."
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About our gold-panning bags: Our paydirt is straight from the gold loaded streams of the Historic Motherlode Of California - the same area the old 49ers worked. As avid gold prospectors we are very pleased to provide the general public access to proven gold bearing material. From small "pickers" and large "hunkers" of nuggets to even specimen-gold - see what you can find in our panning bags. Every bag of paydirt concentrate is unique but each is Guaranteed to contain real natural GOLD
Customize your order: Now you can adjust the difficulty of panning and add even more gold to your order - Quality Gold Nuggets are also available separately from Alaska, The California Motherlode and various regions in the U.S., Canada, and Australia too.
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MAKE YOUR OWN GOLD NUGGET PENDANTS AND LOCKETS
Looking for a way to make attractive jewelry from your smaller pieces of gold you find panning, dry-washing, or dredging? Well here they are.
These are attractive yet inexpensive gold filled Pendants with domed acrylic plastic centers into which you can insert some of your fine gold and create beautiful natural gold nugget jewelry.
We have oval and round pendants in assorted sizes. The pendants can be opened easily to insert the gold with a small screwdriver and securely closed in the same manner.
The oval pendant illustrated here is shown with gold inside the acrylic housing. Gold is available separately. Both have a beautiful rope edge. The acrylic dome is a two piece scratch resistant plastic that is crystal clear on both sides. Placer gold and small nuggets are not included but can be purchased separately in our gold nuggets section below. Try our small or medium mesh gold nuggets. Chain is not included.
Silver Round - "The American Prospector" Pure Silver Coin
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This 1 oz. collectible Pure Silver Round was minted to honor the American Prospector. It is one full troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Coin depicts a prospector panning for gold on the front, and a pioneer wagon on the reverse. Design on the back may vary from batch to batch but the silver round coin will always be representative of a gold prospector and gold panning on the front. High quality and very collectible. Pure silver bullion - weight: 1 solid ounce of silver.
Prospector coin is in very short supply and is subject to backorder. Order as early as possible as we sell out often.
Miniature Wooden TREASURE CHESTS make attractive gift boxes and each includes one of our pure gold leaf vials inside. A wonderful gift to give or keep.EACH WOODEN TREASURE CHEST measures approx. 2.5" x 1.5" x 1.5", and is trimmed with various brass accents. Sizes will vary from batch to batch. Occasionally some treasure chests will even be nicely cloth lined inside, though this does vary from batch to batch.
The 24K gold leaf vials are approx. 1.5" x .5" in diameter. Box designs may vary slightly from batch to batch so we can't guarantee all will match perfectly. But we will do our best in selecting closest matching pieces for you.
Grab a bunch - and save on freight.
Low shipping by priority mail. Also see our other gold leaf products inlcuding our giant 6 inch gold leaf bottle.
SALE! Order 3 gold treasure gift box and gold vial combos and save extra - low shipping rate.
Giant gold leaf vial!! This is more than super-sized it's a "GIANT" - 5 inches long. Gold is 24K pure gold leaf. A must have for anyone that loves gold. Makes a memorable gift. Each gold leaf vial comes packed it it's own attractive gift box. Buy with confidence. This is a magnificent product.
The Giant vial is over 5 inches long and 3/4" in diameter. A nice "Pure Gold" label is attached.
SALE! Order 3 or more gold leaf vials and save extra - you also pay only the same low shipping rate for 1 vial.
See our other gold leaf gift items below.
Our gold leaf vial necklace makes a wonderful yet inexpensive gift for any gold enthusiast.
SALE! Order up to 3 gold vial necklaces and save extra - also pay only the same low shipping rate for 1 necklace.
(SOLD OUT - see our new tri-fold shovel)
Mini Shovel and Pick Gold Prospecting Tool.
The mini shovel and pick combo is a very compact gold prospecting tool - keep one in your vehicle to use when you get the urge to do some prospecting. Makes a nice addition to any portable gold panning kit.
This sturdy miniature folding shovel and pick combo is perfect for metal detecting, rock collecting and gold prospecting. With a two piece handle it easily breaks down into a compact kit. Case not included.
Please also see our folding shovel model below.
Shipping via priority mail. Will ship immediately if in stock. If backordered: please allow up to 10 business days for shipment.
GOLD PROSPECTING / TREASURE HUNTING / GOLD MINING BOOKS and DVDs
NEW! do it yourself - build your own prospecting equipment plans books!
Learn where to find gold and more importantly how to get the gold out once you find it! Finding the right instructional gold mining book can make all the difference to a successful gold prospecting outing. Browse our collection of great prospecting books and video/dvd's below. THE BASICS OF PANNING, DREDGING, SLUICING AND METAL DETECTING ARE COVERED IN THE BOOK AND DVD TITLES BELOW.
Our favorite book: "gold mining in the 21st century" covers all aspects of gold prospecting and the various types of placer mining equipment you will want to use. Also check out the McCracken dvd's on mining and dredging - they are packed full of knowledge. If you don't see what you need you can also call Walter at 800-900-6463 to find out what other books are in stock at our retail store.
Black Sand Magnet
No self-respecting gold prospector should be without a Gold Magnet. This wonder utility extracts magnetic sands from gold concentrates and black sands. Simply depress the button to pick up the magnetic sand, then release the button and the black sands fall free! Its that simple! Makes cleaning up your hard earned gold concentrates much faster.
Also see our larger "bulk black sand magnet" for even more magnetic sand removal power. Limited stock on hand - subject to backorder.
SOLD OUT ----12 VOLT BEDROCK VACUUM is CORDLESS and RECHARGEABLE
Coleman is synonymous with high-quality outdoor equipment.
12 volt built in battery with chargers included.
Runs on any 12 volt power source. 3 Foot flexible hose, 3/4 Gallon permanent canister. Inflator nozzle is perfect for inflating air mattresses, pool toys and more. Hose and accessories neatly store inside the canister. Perfect for gold prospecting, car, truck, boat and more.
Features:
Built-in maintenance-free rechargeable battery.
Up to 30 minutes run time from a single charge.
3 foot flexible hose and cleaning attachments for access to hard to reach areas.
Smart Pad technology for switching power levels and checking battery charge.
AC and DC charging cords included.
Includes 3 reusable air filter bags, crevice tool, carpet tool, upholstery brush, and three foot flexible hose.
Nylon shoulder strap
Prospecting tip: Clean out those bedrock cracks and crevices to find the best and most concentrated gold deposits!
This Coleman 12 volt canister vacuum has a one gallon dirt capacity and it's own built in battery power.
While not designed specifically to find gold, we've found this vacuum to be a very affordable and effective gold prospecting tool to clean bed-rock cracks and crevices while sniping for gold nuggets. Yes, you can of course still use it for all those mundane tasks like vacuuming your car, work shop, or garage. But finding gold nuggets sounds a lot better to us!
Vacuum comes with a 3 foot hose, two crevice tools, an upholstery tool and an inflation tool so its very versatile. It also comes complete with 110 volt AC, and 12 volt DC chargers so it's good to go in most any setting. Includes ltd. manufacturer warranty. (Mfg services all units). For warranty and service requests please contact mfg directly.
See our article on dry land gold dredging below for tips and tricks on crevicing and sniping for gold.
Very limited stock and subject to backorder.
CLEAR PLASTIC VIALS - great for holding your fine gold and nuggets safely. A gold prospecting necessity.Cap color is usually black but may vary from white to black.
Similar to our glass vials - sold separately. These rugged plastic vials are perfect for field use as they will not break if accidentally dropped. Screw caps are included.
PLASTIC VIALS ARE SOLD IN PACKS OF 5. An order quantity of one equals 5 vials. Order several vial packs - shipping is the same for most quantities.
1 oz vials are .50 cents less per 5 pack and 1/2 oz vials are .75 cents less per 5 pack.
SOLD OUT - made upon order - email us to reserve one. Cool looking hat - Gold Fever Prospecting's signature design. Show everyone you've got the fever!
White hat with black bill. Limited quantity.
Great for year round wear, our all-weather microfiber caps are light weight, stylish and water resistant. Pre-curved bill. Velcro strap back. One size fits all. Ready to ship via priority mail.
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Natural Gold Nuggets for sale at Low Prices - we'll meet or beat others' raw gold nugget prices whenever possible!! See below for details
Our gold nuggets are all natural - never man made or altered! As avid gold prospectors and dealers of all gold nuggets, we are very well connected in the mining industry and are most happy to source out nuggets to suit your particular needs. From small "pickers" and large "hunkers" to wonderful specimen grade gold, we can get what you need and at a price well below normal retail. Email us for special pricing on large quantities (over 2 oz) of raw nuggets.
Nuggets are generally sold according to size and weight. Smaller nuggets are divided into several mesh or screen sizes - starting at 20-25 mesh for fine flour / flake gold to much larger 4 mesh nuggets weighing in at about 1 piece per gram. Larger specimen grade gold is offered by the single piece and may also be seen below. For more sizing information (to understand mesh and screen sizes) and more nugget pictures please see our how to buy gold nuggets section.
Do you have gold nuggets you want sell or trade? We buy natural gold nuggets too. Prospectors from around the country regularly send us their gold because we can be trusted to pay top dollar. Click here to learn how to trade or sell gold nuggets to us.
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Quality Gold Nuggets are available from California, Alaska, Idaho, Canada, and Australia. Now taking orders for Australian nuggets!
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Gold Fact: Did You Know ???
--- Sadly almost all gold nuggets found prior to 1990 have been melted down. At the time of the gold rush, even the largest nuggets were melted down, formed into bars or coins and assayed to determine their gold value so that payment for goods and services could be easily obtained. The Great Depression and the raw gold price spikes during the 1980's saw many of the best surviving nuggets held by state governments, museums and private collectors being melted down for cash. What a terrible loss! Only very recently has appreciation of geological rarity, uniqueness and nostalgia replaced the greed and fear that determined the fate of placer and lode nuggets in the past.
Gold Nugget Pricing: natural gold nuggets typically sell for a premium price over the spot gold price because they are valued similarly to gem stones and are much more rare than fine gold dust. Much of the gold bullion traded on the stock market is made from refined and melted down gold dust to form coins; 95-98% of the world's native gold is actually in the form of gold dust and not gold nuggets.
Feel free to contact us at: info@goldfeverprospecting.com with any special gold-nugget requests or other questions related to prospecting. Gold prices are subject to change without notice. Sale price is contingent on availability and recent spot market action. Please see our gold charts section to follow the price of gold over time.
4X MAGNIFYING DISPLAY BOX1 inch x 1 inch x 7/8 inch
These crystal clear magnifying display boxes sometimes known as "Bug Boxes", are 1" x 1" x 7/8" and are perfect for displaying your gold or mineral specimen finds. They include a thick black foam insert.
Ships via US priority mail.
Magnifying Display Boxes for Gold, Minerals, Specimens are available at further discount in quantities of 50 or more - email us for a price quote.
Mag boxes are also available at discount as a set of 25 or 50 with free display trays - see below to order.
Gem Jars - Gold Nugget Display Cases These clear plastic jars with either black or white foam cushion fillers (our choice) measure from 1 1/4 inches to 1.38 inches (we'll send the largest gem jars we have at time of order). They are perfect for displaying your gold nuggets, gemstones, coins, beads or whatever.
Sold in packs of 5. Contact us for large quantities. Display cases, trays, organizers are not included but are available separately.
Ships by priority mail. Limited quantities. Sold in packs of 5. An order of one = 5 gem jars. Also available in larger packs with stacking trays.
One ounce glass vials with scew cap - sold in sets of 5. Also see our plastic vials below.
Glass Vials feature Secure Screw Caps - great for holding small gold nuggets and fine flour or flake gold. Also great for keeping samples of fragrance, perfume or essential oils. A very handy and popular size for lab use and other crafts as well.
Bottles, vials and caps are brand new!
Super clear glass is perfect for gold storage at home.
Cap color may vary from white to black. Similar to our plastic vials - sold separately. For field use we recommend our rugged plastic vials as they will not break if accidentally dropped.
GLASS VIALS ARE SOLD IN PACKS OF 5. An order quantity of one equals 5 glass vials. Order several vial packs - price drops with quantity and shipping is the same for most quantities.
PLASTIC SUCTION TWEEZERSThese pipettes are great for sucking up the finest of gold. Just 75 cents each in quantities of 3 or more. FREE SHIPPING by regular US mail for up to 6 suction tweezers.
Polypropylene pipette tweezers make it easy to pick-up even the finest gold out of your gold pan. Similar to a snuffer bottle but better suited for delicate work or very fine gold. This item is icluded in our original gold panning kit.
Shipping by US mail included.
Classifier Screen - Stainless Steel Bowl This bowl shaped classifier screen is 7 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. The bowl is about 20 mesh, similar to screen door material making it ideal for classifying and reducing your gold panning material down.
Gold Panning Tip: always classify your material according to size before panning. Pan the smaller material in one batch and then repeat for the larger material and look for bigger gold chunks and nuggets. Gold, while very heavy, may still be displaced by larger rocks and gravel so keep your material as close to the size of the gold for your best chance of recovery.
Gold Panner Key Ring / Key ChainA wonderful gold panning gift or prospecting keepsake.
Very detailed (laser cut) solid Pewter raised relief depiction of an old prospector panning for gold. Very nice quality with a good weight. This item is also included in our original gold panning kit. Gold Panning Keychain ships by US mail. Order several - shipping is same.
SNUFFER / SUCKER FUNNEL BOTTLEThe "SNUFFER FUNNEL BOTTLE" or sucker bottle as its sometimes known acts as a hand-held vacuum sucking the gold out of your pan when the plastic bottle is squeezed and released. Your gold is safely stored until you want to remove it from the bottle.
Gold Recovery Tip: order a couple of our sucker "sniffer" bottles and cut the end tip off one for easier recovery of larger gold. Or try one of our plastic suction tweezer pipettes (order below) for very fine gold recovery.
Shipping by priority mail - order up to 3 snuffer bottles and pay same rate as one.
Fun gifts for the gold prospector and gold miner in your life.6-19 inch PRY BARS / CREVICE TOOLS - must have gold prospecting and crevice sniping tools.Crevice tools are available in sizes from 6-19 inches long. A discounted 4 pack available below.
Some sizes subject to backorder.
These strong hardened alloy steel crevice tools are drop forged and then hardened to make perfect tools for attacking the toughest crevices and cracks. This item is also included in our original gold panning kit (see below).
Get a couple of crevice tools - Priority mail is cheap for orders up to 3. We also have a set of 4 pry bar crevice tools in sequential sizes (from 6" to 19" available separately below.
Read our free tips on crevicing and sniping for gold in our prospecting tips section.
Best Gold Prices Guaranteed!
If you find a lower price on bulk natural gold nuggets per gram, we want the opportunity to meet or beat that price for you. We value your patronage, and to prove this, we will always do our best to meet or beat any legitimate offer by an established online competitor. Offer applies to new orders only.
Simple Guidelines:
1) Gold offered must be closely similar in; size, weight, color, purity, origin, shipping options, etc
2) Item must be from an established online US dealer of gold nuggets
3) Gold must be in stock
4) We must be able to confirm the lower price, unconfirmed prices will not be honored
5) Guarantee does not apply to close-outs, auction listings, and liquidations
6) Price must be advertised and published for the general public.
Request a gold price match
To request a price match simply email us at: info@goldfeverprospecting.com with the web address (link) to the lower priced item. We will contact you with revised pricing as soon as we confirm the offer.
Please be sure to note shipping charges! As gold prices change often, this offer is not good on previously placed orders. Best price applies to new orders only. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
Gem Jar Display Tray with Foam Gem Jars. Choose your preferred tray size and gem jar combination below. 2 tray sizes and 3 gem jar diameters to choose from.
Each display tray set includes the specified number of gem jars in a plastic foam lined stackable plastic tray.
Half size display trays: (tray is 7.5 inches x 8 inches)
Tray of 12 w/ 1.75 inch jars
Tray of 16 w/ 1.5 inch jars
Tray of 24 w/ 1.25 inch jars
Full size gem jar trays: (tray is 14 inches x 8 inches)
Tray of 24 w/ 1.75 inch jars
Tray of 32 w/ 1.5 inch jars
Tray of 50 w/ 1.25 inch jars
These clear plastic gem jars with either black or white foam cushion fillers (our choice) measure from 1.25 to 1.75 inches. They are perfect for displaying your gold nuggets, gem stones, coins, beads or whatever.
Sold per tray. Contact us for large quantities. Loose gem jars are also available in various sizes separately - please inquire. Other gem jar sizes with display trays are also available. Limited quantities available.
Ships by priority mail. Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping unless in stock.
The $3.25 How To Gold Pan Book by Sam RaddingEverything you need to know to learn to pan for gold. Well illustrated book with a section on using sniping tools and a snuffer bottle. Author: Sam Radding, 28 pages. Soft cover, 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches.
This complete mini pocket prospecting manual takes you through all the steps in the process of panning for gold. The pictures and text are geared to the novice gold miner / panner.
The information covers facts about gold, equipment, proven panning techniques, and what and where to mine. One of the best little gold panning books available. Illustrated.
$3.25
Our favorite black sand magnet!
It's Big, it's orange and it will eliminate more black sand faster with less gold included! A definite "must have" for removing magnetic sand from dredge, sluice and dry washer concentrates. Works wet or dry! If sold out try our other black sand magnets below. Very limited supply - subject to backorder.
Compact Black Sand Magnet - THE POCKET PLUNGER
Please also see our other more powerful magnets below.
This powerful magnet is mounted in a tube shaped housing just a little larger than an ink pen. Don't let the small size fool you. It comes complete with a pocket clasp for quick access.
When the plunger is depressed the magnet picks up black sand and drops it off cleanly when the plunger is released. Compact yet powerful - a valuable tool for cleaning up your gold panning concentrates.
ITEM IS CURRENTLY ON SHORT BACK ORDER - WE WILL SHIP AS SOON AS AVAILABLE OR TRY OUR BIG ORANGE GOLD MAGNET FOR A SIMILAR MAGNET - SEE BELOW.BULK BLACK SAND MAGNET - make short work of your heavy gold panning concentrates.
This high capacity black sand magnet (9 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches in diameter) allows loads of magnetic black sand to drop off cleanly when the plunger is lifted. Ideal for cleaning up loads of gold panning concentrates quickly and easily. Also see our other magnets for smaller jobs.
Magnet is available alone ($16.95) or as a kit with trays ($28.95) as seen in video. Choose model from drop down option menu
Have no fear fellow prospectors the Gold-Mag is here! Magnets are great for removing black sand from concentrates but there is always the fear of loosing gold in the process. Why? We all know that gold is non-magnetic however a powerful magnet can trap the gold in the black sand as it's being extracted from the concentrates. Don't blame the magnet, it's the process that needs work. You need a powerful magnet like this one (16 pounder) but you also need a unique and easy process that is fast and thorough. With the Gold-Mag System (see video) you'll see just how easy it is to get all the gold and virtually eliminate any doubt about black sand removal using a magnet. The process works wet or dry and the tubs stack neatly with the magnet inside so you always have Gold-Mag when you need it.
Tri-Fold Collapsible Shovel - camping and entrenching tool. An ideal tool for Gold Panning and ProspectingKeep one in your vehicle to use when you get the urge to do some prospecting. Makes a nice addition to any portable gold panning kit.
Tempered steel shovel fully extends to 23-1/2" and folds to a compact 9" x 6". Can be configured as a hoe, shovel, or root saw (has serrated edges). You can even use it as a stool! All steel very sturdy construction.
Includes nylon shovel case with belt loop. Also has serrated edges so it can hack through roots too. Perfect tool for camping and rv'ing too.
Shipping via US priority mail. Item subject to backorder: please allow up to 10 business days for shipment.
Get great results on all your Rock and Gem Stone Polishing needs with our featured Rock Tumblers by Lortone,Lortone rock tumblers are the best in the industry. They offer models from 1.5 lbs up to 12 lbs capacity and feature a molded rubber barrel with a sure-seal closure. Each is quiet, sturdy, simple to operate, and gives excellent results. These quality rock polishing units are also perfect for jewelry tumbling.
Small RockTumblers Our small tumblers are perfect for those just getting started and for smaller items. Designed for years of trouble-free service and U.L. listed for safety.
Large Rock-Tumblers
Larger capacity tumblers boast the same outstanding performance as our smaller tumblers. Perfect for larger items and moderate production use. Heavy-duty motors and welded steel frames.
Pocket size "Digiweigh" digital scale for weighing gold nuggets, gems, and jewelry. 3 models available: 1st Weighs accurately up to 150 grams, 2nd weighs up to 250 grams with 1/10th gram (0.1g) accuracy in grams (g), grains (gr), ounces, troy ounces, or pennyweight (dwt). A larger capacity 600 gram scale is also available as an option (see drop down menu to select. If you want an even more accurate 100th gram .01g scale please see our .01 gram jewelry scale. Please note: this scale has been redesigned and improved recently and may vary a bit from the picture.
Nugget scale includes tare function and auto power off. This scale even has a ltd mfg. 10 year warranty! Smaller scale requires two AAA batteries which are included. Larger scale uses 4 batteries also included. Digital auto calibration requires optional calibration weight which is not included.
3 key simple operation
pocket size
Batteries included!!
Tare Function
150 or 250 or 600 Gram Capacity
1/10th gram accuracy (0.1g)
Auto-power-off function to save battery life (60 seconds)
Reads in Grams, Grains, Ounces, Troy Ounces & Penny Weights
Tare Function
10 Year limited mfg Warranty - please contact mfg for returns and service only. We do not service these unites here.
Gram scale is great for any of the following applications and more.
Laboratory use
Letters/Mail
Medical/Clinical use
Weighing noble metals like gold
Weighing medicines and herbs
Weighing gems and semi-precious stones
Diet scale for diabetics / weight watchers
A highly accurate digiweigh pocket gram scale at a bargain price.
GOLD PROSPECTING / TREASURE HUNTING / GOLD MINING BOOKS and DVDs
NEW! do it yourself - build your own prospecting equipment plans books!
Learn where to find gold and more importantly how to get the gold out once you find it! Finding the right instructional gold mining book can make all the difference to a successful gold prospecting outing. Browse our collection of great prospecting books and video/dvd's below. THE BASICS OF PANNING, DREDGING, SLUICING AND METAL DETECTING ARE COVERED IN THE BOOK AND DVD TITLES BELOW.
Our favorite book: "gold mining in the 21st century" covers all aspects of gold prospecting and the various types of placer mining equipment you will want to use. Also check out the McCracken dvd's on mining and dredging - they are packed full of knowledge. If you don't see what you need you can also call Walter at 800-900-6463 to find out what other books are in stock at our retail store.
(SOLD OUT) PRY BAR / CREVICE TOOL SET - must have gold prospecting and sniping tools.
Set includes 4 crevice tool /pry bars in the following sizes: 6 inch, 12 inch, 16 inch, and 19 inch.
These hardened alloy steel crevice tools are drop forged and then hardened to make perfect tools for attacking the toughest bedrock cracks and crevices. A single pry bar is also included in our original gold panning kit (see below).
Very limited supply - Subject to backorder. If sold out please see other crevice pry bar tool options below.
Read our free tips on crevicing and sniping for gold in our prospecting tips section.
Black Sand Magnets for cleaning up your gold panning concentrates. Don't forget to grab the second best tool too - a snuffer bottle!Scroll down for various magnets for sale.
See our free prospecting tips and tricks for removing black sands from your gold below.
Gold magnets are an invaluable tool for the final stage of gold panning. Removing those pesky black sands or magnetite from your concentrates can be a real chore - make life much easier with one of our proven gold magnets. Works best dry - but will work wet as well.
Gold Pans and Gold Panning Kits for every budget Find the perfect gold pan for your next prospecting adventure. Panning for gold is incredibly easy to do with the right tools and proper instructions. We'll give you both here.
Just getting started? We have have a variety of pre-made gold panning kits available below. Also see our complete section of gold prospecting equipment here.
Want to learn how to pan for gold? Let us send you some gold panning pay dirt to practice with at home.
Need some extra advice? We have gold panning books and prospecting book and tons of free online tips on a variety of prospecting topics - see below.
Still stuck? Feel free to Email us with your questions - we are always happy to help those new to the wonderful hobby of gold panning.
Gold Mining Equipment
Find your supplies and equipment for recreational gold mining here. Gold pans, sluice boxes, metal detectors, digging tools, gold vials, snuffer bottles, and a bunch of other must have small equipment for gold mining are offered here. You can even view and list your used mining equipment here as well. See our gold mining books section for plans on building your own prospecting equipment.
We have videos too! gold prospecting videos
GPS devices make it possible for you to find your position-- as well as that of other people, places, and things--with pinpoint accuracy. An ideal companion for the modern gold prospector and treasure hunter. Find your way back to that secluded creek or find your exact spot again in that nugget patch you found in the boonies one day.
Here's an overview of GPS products:
Handheld GPS units put powerful navigation features in the palm of your hand. Many keep you informed about what's ahead of you on the trail or sidewalk.
Vehicle GPS units mount on the dash and keep you posted on the road ahead. Many can guide you to your destination with voice commands and detailed street maps.
Marine GPS chart plotters map your location on the local lake or in the farthest reaches of the ocean.
GPS for PDA or laptops allow you to transform your Palm, Pocket PC, or laptop into a fully functional GPS device.
Mapping software enables you to add voice prompting, address-level mapping, and route mapping to specific addresses.
Click the link below to view a GPS buying guide offering more in-depth information on GPS systems. Be sure to bookmark our site so you can come back.
"CLAY GONE" GOLD PANNING AID - CAUSES CLAY AND SUSPENDED MATERIALS TO DROP FROM WATER IN SECONDS 8 Ounce Bottle of Clay Gone
Did you know gold can float? Yes it's heavy but fine pieces of gold can actually float on top of the water in your panning tub. This is due to the surface tension of the water itself. With clay gone you don't have to lose this gold anymore. Recover your gold much easier with clay gone. Use it to help drop that heavy silt and mud out of the water - great in desert applications where clean water is in very short supply.
Ideal for use in gold panning tubs, gold jigs, gold wheels, recirculating systems and other fine gold recovery equipment.
This product is a must for stretching the usability of your water - especially valuable in arid areas like the desert. It's compatible with soaps and other surface tension breaking additives like jet-dry. Use 1 tablespoon of clay-gone per 10 gallons of water. Bottle contains 8 ounces. A little goes a very long way. Highly concentrated.
RUGGED PLASTIC DIGGING and Metal Detecting TOOL This ABS plastic tool is rugged enough for digging and because it is non metallic you can pass material containing a target over your metal detector coil for quick identification and recovery.
Black body has a serrated cutting edge with a colored plastic cap. It is approx. 12 inches in overall length with a 3 inch wide scoop. Trowel is subject to back order. Please also consider our treasure scoop below for faster shipping.
Wood Gold Nugget Display Box with 20 gem jar inserts included. Dispaly box will come with either the "Old Prospector's Never Die" slogan or the "How The West Was Won" Logo. These designs are also available on our logo print prospecting tee shirts.
This neat wood display box comes with twenty black foam 1 1/4 inch gem jars to display your gold nuggets, and is imprinted with a mining slogan or prospecting logo on top of the box. The box is 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and 1 3/4 inches deep. 20 removable black Gem Jars are included for safe display of your valuable gold nuggets.
Subject to back order - order early.
OLD GOLD PROSPECTOR TEE-SHIRTS "Old Prospectors Never Die"
Prospecting Tee-Shirts are Hanes Beefy-Tees and are made of 100% preshrunk cotton.
Made in the U.S.A.
The printing and mining them artwork are printed in black on the front left pocket area and in color on the back of the shirt.
Available in X Large.
Medium, Large, XX Large available in limited quantity.
Shirt color is ash gray.
How the West Was Won TEE-SHIRTS Gold Mining Tee-Shirts are Hanes Beefy-Tees and are made of 100% preshrunk cotton.
Made in the U.S.A.
The printing and artwork are printed in black on the front left pocket area and in color on the back of the shirt.
Available in X Large.
Medium, Large, XX Large available by special order. Please allow approx 2 weeks for special orders.
Shirt color is ash gray.
Doe Skin gold pokes - safely carry your gold in this natural hide pouch - just like the old prospectors did. Also makes a neat gift bag / pouch. Gold Pokes measure approx. 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide. Will hold a 2 oz vial or two glass or plastic 1 ounce vials (available separately).
High quality doe skins have a draw string for securing your gold nuggets or other valuable items in the pouch.
Find helpful Gold Prospecting Links here.
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Gold Prospectors Association - we belong - so should you!
The Gold Prospectors Association (GPAA) was founded in 1968 to preserve and promote the great heritage of the North American Prospector. The GPAA was also dedicated to providing a platform for the exchange of information, presenting an organized voice for recreational and professional prospectors and helping it's members find more gold.
Chicken Gold Camp & Outpost: Resort in Chicken Alaska with active goldmine, historical gold dredge tour, gold panning, recreational gold mining, river recreation and more. Amenities include WiFi RV park, café, espresso/smoothie bar, gift shop, cabins, showers, etc.
Central Valley Calfornia Prospectors Club An active gold prospecting club located in Fresno, Ca. Feautures group outings and regular club meetings.
GPS units for gold prospecting: GPS and Navigation Devices
Gold Prospecting Equipment Your source for quality prospecting gear, free mining tips, gold panning info, and natural gold nugget sales.
GOLD GETTER Rocker Boxes - and gold prospecting info.
Alaska Information, images, Alaska Mining News
Gold Panning, California Gold Country and Yosemite - California Gold Country, Gold panning information, Gold Country accommodations, and gold rush history. Come explore Yosemite National Park and the gold rush towns of California.
California Gold Panning and Prospecting Info
Brewer Bellows Machine - Builds and offers bellows-type drywashers for sale. The Brewer's Bellows Machine was developed combining the best features
of drywashers used for the past 40 years and designed specifically for the unique environment of the California Desert. Weighing in at approximately 30 lbs. This machine is easy to carry and requires no set-up. Just connect a 12 volt battery and begin shoveling dirt into the machine.
Gold Genie Spiral Panning System - the first major change in the gold pan in years! Automatic panning and black sand removal.
Miners Response Team Education and Recreation go hand in hand, the MRT offers education in mining related laws and the recreation regulations we face in our pursuit of the Great Outdoors.
Dredge Earth First
Headquarters of the mounting effort to protect the rights of small scale miners and prospectors in Oregon and across America.
LEARN HOW TO GOLD PAN with practice gold panning concentrates bags loaded with natural gold. Hit paydirt!
>Alaska Mining and Diving Supply
It began as a supplier of mining and diving equipment is now one of the largest marine and snowmobile dealers in the world. They have a wealth of information on their site as well as their Alaska Web Cam! See what its like in Alaska right now!
WHOLESALE GOLD NUGGETS FOR SALE Lowest prices online for quality natural gold nuggets. Huge discounts for quantity purchases.
Garrett and Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors
Fisher Research Laboratories
Website for Fisher Metal Detectors in an array of varieties.
Minelab Metal Detectors - finest on the market!
Home of Minelab Metal Detectors as well as great information.
Best mini concentrator The ROTAPAN - an AUSTRALIAN patented gold panning, gold prospecting and gemstone concentrating unit every prospector, geologist, fossicker and rockhound will "have to have".
Need new mining equipment?
Check out Keene's new on-line catalog.
A magazine for miners and prospectors. Published monthly since 1931.
Find More Gold with Gold Maps: Maps for Gold Prospecting, Gold Panning, Gold Mining, Treasure Hunting, Metal Detecting, Rockhounding and other Outdoor Recreation activities.
Public Lands For The People - Private Property rights, gold mining, logging, land rights
MininGold.com - a great site with lots of useful prospecting tips and info. Gold prospecting: Methods, Tools (including plans & projects), Gold locations, Metal detecting etc... The Claim Post - Mining Claims site with lots of useful tips and mining law info. Used mining equipment listed, as well as Mining Stories - Articles - History - News. Paydirt panning concentrates Practice gold panning bags loaded with guaranteed gold. Best on the net!
International California Mining Journal
TopoZone MapsThe TopoZone is the Web's center for recreational and professional topographic map users. We've worked with the USGS to create the Web's first interactive topo map of the entire United States.
Tom Ashworth’s Prospectors Cache Forums, tips.
Worldwide Gold Safaris
The Golden Optimist
The Gold Miner's Headquarters
Raw GOLD NUGGETS FOR SALE Low online prices for quality natural gold nuggets. Gold from Alaska, Austrlai, Idaho, and California Motherlode. Huge discounts for quantity ounce purchases.
Gold Mining Equipment Gold Fever Prospecting is your source for quality prospecting gear, free mining tips, gold panning info, and natural gold nugget sales.
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