The listings show two main materials: plastic (pay‑dirt scoops) and stainless steel (ice‑cream‑style scoops).
The pay‑dirt scoop is described for gold panning, gold prospecting, dredging, treasure hunting, gardening, and other similar uses.
Descriptions highlight a rigid, beveled scoop edge for cutting through mixed substrate, a lanyard hole in the handle for attaching a strap or carabiner, and nearly indestructible solid polypropylene construction.
The scoop is described as thermo‑formed or made from solid polypropylene with a rigid, beveled edge and an ergonomic shape; the handle includes a lanyard hole.