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I know that some of us are reluctant to ask total strangers to detect on their property. I wanted to pass along some practical tips that work for me.
Basically, I just introduce myself and say "I have one of those metal detector things and was wondering if I could look around in your yard for things that might have been lost over the years".
It sounds uneducated....certainly I can speak better than that.....but in this area that approach seems to work. I try and stay away from phrases like "treasure hunting"..."silver coins"....and do not relay the feeling that I have been pretty sucessful at doing this. The less they know....the better. People seem more apt to let beginners have a stab at it, than somebody who they think will actually suceed in finding anything.
Make eye contact...and above all...be respectful and friendly......and you'll find you're successful in gaining access more times than not....unless you just happen to live where people are suspicious, greedy, and grouchy. I am thankful that I don't live in such an area. The people in my area have been very accomodating.
How do you ask folks?.....
Wyatt
Basically, I just introduce myself and say "I have one of those metal detector things and was wondering if I could look around in your yard for things that might have been lost over the years".
It sounds uneducated....certainly I can speak better than that.....but in this area that approach seems to work. I try and stay away from phrases like "treasure hunting"..."silver coins"....and do not relay the feeling that I have been pretty sucessful at doing this. The less they know....the better. People seem more apt to let beginners have a stab at it, than somebody who they think will actually suceed in finding anything.
Make eye contact...and above all...be respectful and friendly......and you'll find you're successful in gaining access more times than not....unless you just happen to live where people are suspicious, greedy, and grouchy. I am thankful that I don't live in such an area. The people in my area have been very accomodating.
How do you ask folks?.....
Wyatt
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