Im not Brave!

Coinstriking Michigan

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Sky Pilot

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Re: I'm not Brave!

I've never had any fear about it, but there have been times when it was awkward.

For me, about 1 in 12 will say NO. That's 11 YES's, and the ones that say NO are generally almost apologetic about it.

About 1 out of every 20 or so that say NO are rude about it, but still that's 200 plus YES's and just one smart elec.

Check it out: The worst thing they can do is say NO, and you don't get to detect there, right?

If you ask, you MAY (12 to 1 odds in my favor) get to search the spot. You will never know until you ask.

I look at it this way Jason: If there is someplace I want to search I will ask politely and honestly answer the owners/groundskeepers questions and see if I can get permission.

If they say YES (again 12 to 1 odds in my favor) I'm good to go!

If they say NO (1 in 12) then I scratch that spot off my list of places I want to detect. Keep in mind that places change hands and folks change their minds too.

Hope this helps. It helps me to remember the odds are in my favor, that's why I kept stressing them.

When you get permission it will feel so good and you'll wonder why it seemed so hard when you see just how easy it is!



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Coinstriking Michigan

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Sky Pilot said:
I've never had any fear about it, but there have been times when it was awkward.

For me, about 1 in 12 will say NO. That's 11 YES's, and the ones that say NO are generally almost apologetic about it.

About 1 out of every 20 or so that say NO are rude about it, but still that's 200 plus YES's and just one smart elec.

Check it out: The worst thing they can do is say NO, and you don't get to detect there, right?

If you ask, you MAY (12 to 1 odds in my favor) get to search the spot. You will never know until you ask.

I look at it this way Jason: If there is someplace I want to search I will ask politely and honestly answer the owners/groundskeepers questions and see if I can get permission.

If they say YES (again 12 to 1 odds in my favor) I'm good to go!

If they say NO (1 in 12) then I scratch that spot off my list of places I want to detect. Keep in mind that places change hands and folks change their minds too.

Hope this helps. It helps me to remember the odds are in my favor, that's why I kept stressing them.

When you get permission it will feel so good and you'll wonder why it seemed so hard when you see just how easy it is!



Sky Pilot

Wow, I never would have guessed the success rate would be so high. I'm going to do it, I'll just try to represent myself in a professional manner and hope for the best.
 

Sky Pilot

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Sounds good, man! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

There are variables, like maybe 20 in a row will say YES or maybe 2 in a row will say NO, but the averages are very good and that's really what we're doing is playing the averages.

Just remember that it gets easier everytime you do it, and the more at ease you are, the more at ease the land owner will be!

Good luck and Great Hunting!! :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:


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Re: I'm not Brave!

I must admit, if you look like you do in that pic then there's no way i'd be opening the door! :o :laughing9:
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Dano Sverige said:
I must admit, if you look like you do in that pic then there's no way i'd be opening the door! :o :laughing9:
If you think he's scary you aint seen nothing yet. I'll post an updated photo soon. :headbang:
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

diggummup said:
Dano Sverige said:
I must admit, if you look like you do in that pic then there's no way i'd be opening the door! :o :laughing9:
If you think he's scary you aint seen nothing yet. I'll post an updated photo soon. :headbang:

Us bald guys get it hard ???
 

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Coinstriking Michigan

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Re: I'm not Brave!

I don't think I'm that scary
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Farscape said:
I don't think I'm that scary

Actually Farscape, you're a lot prettier than my second-wife! :laughing7:Terry
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Terry Soloman said:
Farscape said:
I don't think I'm that scary

Actually Farscape, you're a lot prettier than my second-wife! :laughing7:Terry

Hahaha...we all have those ones we would rather not talk about Terry :tongue3:
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

mrwilburino said:
I sure as heck wouldn't say no to him.


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Re: I'm not Brave!

Heck, I'm bald too. I think it plays in my favor, but then I tend to be a glass half full type man. LOL!!

Did you try it out today, Farscape?


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Re: I'm not Brave!

Sky Pilot said:
Heck, I'm bald too. I think it plays in my favor, but then I tend to be a glass half full type man. LOL!!

Did you try it out today, Farscape?


Sky Pilot

I was just about to head out when the wife informed me I would be watching the kids while she went to the casino.
 

Sky Pilot

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Re: I'm not Brave!

That's cool.

Next chance, head out and experience the great feeling of success! Keep your resolve strong, you'll do well brother!


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Re: I'm not Brave!

Sky Pilot said:
That's cool.

Next chance, head out and experience the great feeling of success! Keep your resolve strong, you'll do well brother!


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I'll certainly do my best. I just have to remember the worst they can do is say no.
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

I got a wife that knows no shame when it comes to asking permission. I'd say 95% of the time she gets a yes.

I asked one myself today, there is a old farm house about two miles out of town I've had my eye on. It's all boarded up but they keep the lawn mowed. Asked a neighbor today about the owner and he gave me the guys name. Called him and got permission, but he decided that since the land was leased I should talk to the leaser, got permission from him as well.

It's not so hard, most people know what metal detectors are and will tell you to go at it and have fun. Rick :coffee2:
 

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Re: I'm not Brave!

Has anyone had someone be totally rude to them?
 

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