On 2012-03-21, Steve B wrote:

The point at which the sluices are emptied, the gold recovered, and a
final
declaration of what was found is made. To be divided among the
participants
by some predetermined formula. But, if you don't see the gold getting
counted, you aren't sure you are getting your "fair" share.

Steve

You will notice that in ALL shows, there is a HUGE level of ambiguity when
it comes to "THE CLEANOUT". It is a situation where there are no IRS men,
no lackeys, and barely enough people to put up with the 24-36 hour marathon
of separating black sand and gold bearing ore.

There may not be an IRS man, but these prospectors need to turn this
gold into a check, so the IRS may get some clue later.

If you are up there, sleeping in an unheated space, eating whatever you can
get, paying $40 for breakfast and $100 for a steak dinner, wearing the same
clothes for a week, being cold and wet down to the crack in your ass, going
week upon week with NO pay but only the promise, wouldn't you like to at
least be there when the gold is counted? Even if there is a "vig" for fuel,
parts, etc?

Or are you willing to take someone's word for it?

Anything less than being a party to the count is being a fool for nationwide
TV.

I agree. I think that any time you have "partners", you have to watch
out.

I greatly prefer dealing with used industrial surplus though, it
offers the same feeling of rush and fun. At least comparable, if not
better money, sleeping in a warm bed, and much safer also.

i