Like many of you I've been doing a lot of digging the past year since Covid-19 took over. I've made it my goal to get out metal detecting at least once a week. It helps me clear my mind while getting fresh air, sunshine and exercise. The news is full of the pandemic and the concept of "essential workers"; nurses, doctors, teachers, delivery drivers etc. etc. So here's my case for why metal detectorists are essential workers too.
We dig a lot of junk out of publics places like parks and beaches. That jagged piece of can slaw that I dig out of the sand just potentially saved someone from cutting their foot and risking infection. We are like the unpaid clean up crew. Well, mostly unpaid...
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What about all those modern clad coins? This is money that would otherwise be permanently out of circulation. Our digging, cleaning and spending of it pumps money back into the economy. Whether we spend it on food, entertainment or lotto tickets we're helping to support local businesses.
The jewelry, relics, old coins etc. are another potential source of revenue. Personally, I keep these things, but a fair number of detectorists turn them into cash that gets spent. If you're lucky enough to find a cache not only are you potentially spending it, but Uncle Sam is getting his share of it in taxes. (or not) Again, this is money that would otherwise stay hidden and out of circulation.
Not to be overlooked are the detectorists who recover things of value for others. Many are the stories b of long lost rings, family heirlooms and the like being returned to the original owners. These detectorists perform a valuable service to their community.
So there you have it. My case for why metal detectorists are "essential workers." I hope this post has given you some food for thought. Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna grab my detector gear & go!
HH
-spyguy
We dig a lot of junk out of publics places like parks and beaches. That jagged piece of can slaw that I dig out of the sand just potentially saved someone from cutting their foot and risking infection. We are like the unpaid clean up crew. Well, mostly unpaid...
.
What about all those modern clad coins? This is money that would otherwise be permanently out of circulation. Our digging, cleaning and spending of it pumps money back into the economy. Whether we spend it on food, entertainment or lotto tickets we're helping to support local businesses.
The jewelry, relics, old coins etc. are another potential source of revenue. Personally, I keep these things, but a fair number of detectorists turn them into cash that gets spent. If you're lucky enough to find a cache not only are you potentially spending it, but Uncle Sam is getting his share of it in taxes. (or not) Again, this is money that would otherwise stay hidden and out of circulation.
Not to be overlooked are the detectorists who recover things of value for others. Many are the stories b of long lost rings, family heirlooms and the like being returned to the original owners. These detectorists perform a valuable service to their community.
So there you have it. My case for why metal detectorists are "essential workers." I hope this post has given you some food for thought. Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna grab my detector gear & go!
HH
-spyguy
