Did you know that you can get a free or cheap sample of gold paydirt to see if hobby panning is for you? It's easy to do, if you know where to look. Read the article to discover how.
Any miner that is selling their gold concentrates, most often referred to as pay dirt or paydirt, wants to prove to you they have good dirt. To prove it they will send you a free or cheap sample of dirt, that contains "color" (prospector term for gold). They want to earn your trust, and know that they may only have one chance to do so. That is why free or cheap paydirt can be obtained.
Here are just a few sources that will "pan out" for you:
- Felix Paydirt - from their Bonanza and Alaska mines
- Tom And Perry
- R&R Paydirt
- Prospector John
- Many Others who don't advertise, but will if you contact and ask. (It never hurts to ask!)
Before you start practicing, you will need to order the dirt. This might require sending an envelope and covering shipping to get the sample, but most samples will cost you under $10, which is a steal considering some paydirts can run into the $50 -100 per pound range (still a worthwhile deal).
Getting a sample of gold paydirt is a great way to try this great sport known as hobby prospecting. Even if you aren't serious there is a chance you might catch the fever (also known as the bug) after you see the color in the bottom of the pan.
 California Concentrate Gold Panning Paydirt SAMPLE BAG  US $5.00
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 2 lb Montana gold nugget panning paydirt sample bag US $25.00
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 GOLD PANNING PAY DIRT DRYWASHER CONCENTRATES SAMPLE BAG US $6.50
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