Why Buy a Mining Claim?
There's an old saying: “Gold is where you find it.” While that may seem cliché and a bit dumb, it is true. It's also true that most gold is where it's been found before. That is to say, if gold has been found in a specific spot before, chances are there is more gold in that same spot.
There are many reasons to buy a mining claim but perhaps the best reason is that it can significantly increase your chances of finding gold. Sure, in theory gold can be found anywhere, but specific geological conditions, rock formations, and the presence of gold already found significantly increase an area's chances of giving up more gold.
This is where mining claims come in. In order to file a mining claim, there has to be evidence that precious metals are found at the claim. Some states only require significant evidence of precious metals while other states require that you actually find gold on the claim before any paperwork can be filed.
You will also notice that many of the claims on this site have already produced some gold. This is a great sign that more gold is sitting in the ground, waiting to be found.
Of course, another reason to buy a mining claim is the pure convenience factor. If you're new to prospecting or aren't sure where to go, an already established gold or silver claim can greatly increase your chances of finding gold sooner. It takes time, knowledge, effort, and research to locate a good mining claim. Not to mention financial resources as well. Buying an already established metal claim takes a lot of the guess work (and hard work) out of the equation and gets you on the road to finding precious metals faster.
Good Prospecting!