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  1. #1
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    r.r tags better pics

    i went detecting in the woods today...my detector went haywire saying quarters everywhere.dug don about 8 inches and discovered to brass tags.cleaned them off alittle and found they were baggage tags. i rescanned and dug alittle dirt out of the hole and surprise!!!!!!!!!!! i found about 100 of them in great shape.all specific to the town i live in.did some reserch...1800s woohoo.there were lots more of the same signal ....but i didnt want to carry them all. seen on ebay they sell for $10 to $40 each!!! yeah im gettin the rest tommorrow.sorry bout the scans ,little blurry.i dont have a digicam so you dont get to see the pile right now,but heres a couple.and there are so many different shapes.
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  2. #2
    us
    Mar 2009
    The Burgh PA
    Minelab Explorer SE, Whites SilverEagle
    453

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Wow really cool finds, Did you say you found hundreds. Bag Tag Cache, Cool

  3. #3
    us
    Jul 2008
    Peoples Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    E-Trac / XTerra 705
    167
    Banner Finds (2)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Very very cool. Lets us see the rest when you get them home

  4. #4
    Charter Member
    us
    Sep 2007
    San Diego County
    10,322
    Metal Detecting

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    That's awesome. I'd dig all of them and sell em' on FleaBay
    Enjoying the "Good Life" in SoCal

  5. #5
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by silvereagle78
    Wow really cool finds, Did you say you found hundreds. Bag Tag Cache, Cool
    yes hundreds

  6. #6

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by crazyjarhead
    That's awesome. I'd dig all of them and sell em' on FleaBay
    But a little at a time!

    WOW! That is sooo cool! Love those tags!! Dig 'em all!!!

    Congrats! Nana

  7. #7
    us
    Mar 2009
    Maine
    Fisher 12-25
    253

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    That is cool as h@## You could be in some cash if you sell them. I know I would!

  8. #8

    Nov 2007
    Denver, Colorado
    Whites Silver Eagle, DFX, Shadow X-2
    3,439
    19 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Now that's an amazing cache! Would love to see group shots, how many varieties are there, age? Seriously keep us posted, I smell Banner!

  9. #9

    Nov 2007
    Denver, Colorado
    Whites Silver Eagle, DFX, Shadow X-2
    3,439
    19 times
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by curbdiggercarl57
    Now that's an amazing cache! Would love to see group shots, how many varieties are there, age? Seriously keep us posted, I smell Banner!

    Let me add, you need to write a real story, and send it to W&E. Your finds are definitely Find of the Year material. You uncovered what Rail Road enthusiasts as well as detectorists out here in Colorado dream about. Or kill. No mater how excited you are, it's not even close to what the ending story will be. I am in awe, serious awe.

  10. #10
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by curbdiggercarl57
    Now that's an amazing cache! Would love to see group shots, how many varieties are there, age? Seriously keep us posted, I smell Banner!
    so far i have about 15 different verieties 1800s for a time frame

  11. #11

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    100 baggage tags should make banner for sure!!!
    Congrats on the great finds so far. Looking forward to seeing the big haul.
    Amazing!!!
    -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

  12. #12
    us
    Dec 2007
    South Central PA
    2,747
    1 times

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    I do believe there was a bagage tag on banner last year cause it was worth thousands.. Never use Ebay for pricing a item it is never accurate type in every tag that is different on google an search for sites that sell those tags always look at more then one site to see what the advage price is for that certain tag...
    some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper

  13. #13
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by creeper71
    I do believe there was a bagage tag on banner last year cause it was worth thousands.. Never use Ebay for pricing a item it is never accurate type in every tag that is different on google an search for sites that sell those tags always look at more then one site to see what the advage price is for that certain tag...
    not to sure where to look for pricing.all the tags are differrent...but have my town as a starting point or destination.the town i live in is full of great history.i know there are many collectors out there i just dont know where to find them

  14. #14
    us
    May 2008
    CT
    504

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    that is so cool and they are in great shape!!!! It would be interesting to find out what exactly was in that area to some of the history. Perhaps a train station at one time.

  15. #15
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by lafatlife
    that is so cool and they are in great shape!!!! It would be interesting to find out what exactly was in that area to some of the history. Perhaps a train station at one time.
    i searched old maps of the area and it shows nothing in that spot.although i found some rotted beams, square nails ,old bottles(all broken) and a silver plated cup (bent to crap)looked the cup up online circa.1860 to 1890

  16. #16
    us
    what hath god wrought

    Feb 2009
    Gateway to the 1000 Islands
    Sometime(s)
    2,230
    23 times
    tectin crap

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    'Katt, I agree with curbdiggercarl. Your story needs to be in a W&E article, this is an outstanding find. Congrats to you on a great discovery, I hope you find every last one of 'em.
    Federal Bureau of Governmental Redundancy Reduction Agency

  17. #17
    us
    May 2009
    ny
    minelab xterra 50/minelab safari
    113
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Quote Originally Posted by gleaner1
    'Katt, I agree with curbdiggercarl. Your story needs to be in a W&E article, this is an outstanding find. Congrats to you on a great discovery, I hope you find every last one of 'em.
    be sure to check tommorrow. i'll have pics of my overall findings

  18. #18
    us
    Jan 2008
    NorthWest Ohio
    Minelab E-Trac, and X-70
    4,260
    13 times
    Banner Finds (2)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    great finds, looking forward to seeing the hundreds you dig up

  19. #19
    us
    Apr 2008
    Midwesterner
    DFX, Pro 6000XL, SunRay Probe, Centech Pinpointer
    3,015
    26 times
    Banner Finds (2)
    Honorable Mentions (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    Wow that kicks butt...That will be one heck of a dig if they all come up like the first two you posted.. Major Congrats... jgas
    JGAS

  20. #20
    us
    Jul 2004
    Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
    ace 250
    19,775
    3 times
    Metal Detecting
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: railroad baggage claim tags

    awesome finds and hope they are
    worth some serious $$$ !!!
    Keep us posted on how many and
    different types there are of them !!
    ALLEN

 

 
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