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Man hides $2M treasure including coins and PMs across country
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5 chests worth $2M:
https://youtu.be/nhVh-Aq_z14?si=_jXymMrxZYMXnXNa
Wonder how much he'll make off of the book sales?
Edited to add. OK I'm a sucker, ordered a book. This might be fun. Assuming I can even figure out any of the clues.
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It's all about the hunt!
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
Oh lord some reality show in the works. To be seen on youtube.
How many people suffered major reverses looking for that one in the Rockies? Sad that people think winning the lottery, making a lot with stock trades or becoming brazen treasure searchers is the path to "success".
What do you mean by 'major reverses?'
Why does it have to be a path to success and not a fun challenge? If I do go looking for this, it's not because I'm planning to become "rich." The idea of a treasure hunt just sounds fun. And from what I can tell, if each treasure is equal, they are "only" about $400k.
Takes me back to Masquerade by Kit Williams (1979) and a slew of books after that. If this were in graphic novel format, I'd be all over it.
Excuse for a vacation? Deductible business trip for Treasure Hunters, Inc. Lot's of reasons to participate other than get rich quick.
each treasure isn’t equal, he said a chapter is dedicated to 4 of the treasures and then the “big one” with the “lions share” is hinted at throughout the entire book. way cool
Looks like fun and a great excuse to travel a bit. I might get a copy just to follow along and try my hand at solving. No travel or digging for me though.
The book is sold out at all retailers on his website.
This is a brilliant scheme where the author gets rich and a bunch of buyers get "great experiences" after paying for a $50 lottery ticket.😉
Sounds like Vault Box to me…………..
Really? Finding the treasure probably involves quite a bit of work an effort, significantly more than placing an order and opening a box.
Did the Fenn treasure hunt result in any fatalities? Or criminal activity?
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5 people died while looking for the Fenn treasure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenn_treasure
Plus several rescues.
About 6 people were cited for criminal activity, e.g. digging where it was prohibited, etc.
Thanks for that. 😮
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Does this meet the legal definition if a lottery? I don’t think so. It requires significant time, work, skill and luck and is not purely random.
The result is the same. Please don't post a screen shot of the dictionary meaning of lottery.🤣😂
Er, it was a direct comment to what the poster said as he is a big advocate of VB........ I personally think it is a cool idea what is being done, this treasure hunt. VB is exactly what Mr. Quarter said this was, just playing on the irony of his statement............
How is the result the same? What about people that buy the book with no intent of actually looking for the treasure?
Are professional treasure hunters and archaeologists the same as lottery ticket buyers too?
One might argue that roll hunting for W quarters is the same as a lottery too. “Wasting” time and money in pursuit of a score.
I’m glad we have all these forum members here to make value judgements on how other people enjoy coins. /s
Sounds like fun and a good read to see if I really need my knee surgery...
No value judgment at all by me about how people spend time and money on coins.
I do agree with you that way too many forum members on here pass judgment and post negative comments on what each of us collect.
FWIW, I was stating the obvious which is the author is making a a fortune having others buy his book which is his obvious intention since he won't reveal any clues unless you buy the book.
You want to buy the book have at it but I won't be buying one. Not sure why you care if I do.🤔
Have fun with your shovels.
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