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Feb 09, 2008, 01:55 PM
#1
Cache idea
Now I know most people here dream of finding a cash of coins, gold, silver, whatever, so the idea of burying caches instead of digging them up might have you scratching your head, but hear me out.
Think about it, if people keep finding caches, the majority of them will be gone in 50-100 years. I know there will always be some that won't be found, but why deprive future generations of them? This is my proposal. Once a year or so, when/if you go on vacation, or somewhere close by, bury a cache of coins. Make it something simple, like 20 dollars worth of coins. Go to the bank, get 5$ each of quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies. Thats over 600 coins, for 20$. Not a bad amount, for not much money. Plus, think about how happy you'll make someone in 50 years, or 100 years, or whenever it gets dug up. What do you guys think?
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Feb 10, 2008, 12:30 AM
#2
Re: Cache idea
I think you should scatter around a few nice complicated treasure maps that lead to it, too. Like stuck in books in libraries, for instance.
When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth - then all Americans are in peril.
Harry S. Truman
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Feb 10, 2008, 03:08 PM
#3
Re: Cache idea
Others have suggested including your name & contact info & a link to TN when burying a cache .
Maybe the future finder would contact you or post it on here . I like the idea if you're not afraid of
giving out contact info .
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Feb 15, 2008, 09:42 AM
#4
Re: Cache idea
 Originally Posted by Tavis
Now I know most people here dream of finding a cash of coins, gold, silver, whatever, so the idea of burying caches instead of digging them up might have you scratching your head, but hear me out.
Think about it, if people keep finding caches, the majority of them will be gone in 50-100 years. I know there will always be some that won't be found, but why deprive future generations of them? This is my proposal. Once a year or so, when/if you go on vacation, or somewhere close by, bury a cache of coins. Make it something simple, like 20 dollars worth of coins. Go to the bank, get 5$ each of quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies. Thats over 600 coins, for 20$. Not a bad amount, for not much money. Plus, think about how happy you'll make someone in 50 years, or 100 years, or whenever it gets dug up. What do you guys think?
Nice thought, but stupid idea. Why should I bury all my money, and one month later another prospector is coming behind me and take all my money.
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Feb 15, 2008, 09:50 AM
#5
Re: Cache idea
save your money and keep your country clean!
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Feb 15, 2008, 10:28 AM
#6
Re: Cache idea
gonna save you guys some trouble,instead of burying it just send it to me,i'll be very happy and you won't have to wait 50 years to make someone happy,i'll call ya and let ya know just how tickled i am.just drop it in the mailbox(no digging at all)lets all try to make bomber happy.all cash excepted....gosh it DOES feel good to help out
the dreams of the young are the regrets of the old
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Feb 15, 2008, 10:47 AM
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Feb 18, 2008, 06:16 AM
#8
Re: Cache idea
nice suggestion, bomber..........
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Feb 18, 2008, 11:22 AM
#9
Re: Cache idea
HI: I "always" leave something behind.
Don Jose de La Mancha
"I exist to live, not live to exist"
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Mar 19, 2008, 09:28 PM
#10
Re: Cache idea
Tavis,
I agree with you. I think that's a great idea to leave behind a thrill for future generations to find. It doesn't even have to be money. It could be relics, or even a small time capsule. Thanks for the post.
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Mar 21, 2008, 04:01 PM
#11
Re: Cache idea
This is what I do sometimes;
Often I find coins that are bent, corroded or just plain rusted. I put them in small jars and bury them in out of sight places where I detect.
After reading these lines I will start placing the junk rings, toy cars and other small stuff together with the coins.
I do put the stuff in glass jars.
I will start leaving these mini-caches more often too.
To protect our hobby, always fill the holes you dig.
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Mar 21, 2008, 06:48 PM
#12
Re: Cache idea
 Originally Posted by lou423
This is what I do sometimes;
Often I find coins that are bent, corroded or just plain rusted. I put them in small jars and bury them in out of sight places where I detect.
After reading these lines I will start placing the junk rings, toy cars and other small stuff together with the coins.
I do put the stuff in glass jars.
I will start leaving these mini-caches more often too. 
Great idea Lou.
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Mar 21, 2008, 07:10 PM
#13
 Gypsyheart~ Queen of Rust
Re: Cache idea
The girls and I have buried baby food jars full of pennies and TNets web address and our Tnet names for the past couple of years. We really try to bury them pretty far in the boonies in undeveloped land or woods so that its somebody either way into the future or else a determined hunter that finds them.......
I go a great distance,while some are considering whether they will start today or tomorrow
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Mar 21, 2008, 07:36 PM
#14
Re: Cache idea
 Originally Posted by Gypsy Chick
The girls and I have buried baby food jars full of pennies and TNets web address and our Tnet names for the past couple of years. We really try to bury them pretty far in the boonies in undeveloped land or woods so that its somebody either way into the future or else a determined hunter that finds them.......
Gypsy,
That's a lot better idea than mine. I was planting penny rolls full of baby food. Kind of messy really. 
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Mar 27, 2008, 08:04 PM
#15
Re: Cache idea
 Originally Posted by ModernMiner
 Originally Posted by Gypsy Chick
The girls and I have buried baby food jars full of pennies and TNets web address and our Tnet names for the past couple of years. We really try to bury them pretty far in the boonies in undeveloped land or woods so that its somebody either way into the future or else a determined hunter that finds them.......
Gypsy,
That's a lot better idea than mine. I was planting penny rolls full of baby food. Kind of messy really. 
-MM-
rofl....that actually made me laugh
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Mar 27, 2008, 08:32 PM
#16
Re: Cache idea
 Originally Posted by Marty-Graw
 Originally Posted by ModernMiner
 Originally Posted by Gypsy Chick
The girls and I have buried baby food jars full of pennies and TNets web address and our Tnet names for the past couple of years. We really try to bury them pretty far in the boonies in undeveloped land or woods so that its somebody either way into the future or else a determined hunter that finds them.......
Gypsy,
That's a lot better idea than mine. I was planting penny rolls full of baby food. Kind of messy really. 
-MM-
rofl....that actually made me laugh
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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