Good to hear from you @coinsandchains. Yes, I am sure they salt the pile, but I am also sure some of the material is missed just like the old days. So far I've always come out way ahead so I am fine. It's good exercise too!

I am interested in everything, but specialize in Southwest minerals, especially benitoite & red beryl. Usually I post about something I have recently dug up or purchased. Looking forward to your posts.