bergie
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- Aug 2, 2004
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I read lots of posts about people who are having trouble finding older coins, so here are some tips that have worked for me. Try going to older private houses and asking permission. Most homes have never been checked. If you take a hundred year old house and think about all the summer BBQs, etc., over the years, you are going to find a few old coins in each place if it hasn't been searched. When you ask permission, dress well, don't go looking like you stepped off the set of the movie Deliverance. Go on a weekend and during daylight hours when people tend to be home and won't be as threatend by a stranger approaching. Explain that you live in the community are responsible, very careful with property, etc. and show them some of the things you've found (which gets people interested). Make an arrangement to split what is found if that will help, but focus on it being a fun hobby and that you aren't going to find anything life changing financially (or it may make them want to pursue it themselves). It also happens to be true that it's very rare to find such an item. Don't give up! I've had very good luck asking permission, but if you are rejected a few times, keep trying.
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