any advice for hunting old school sites?

[JSMITH]

I have the opportunity to hunt a school this weekend that has been around since the early 1900's. Any tips and/or advice? Maybe some areas to key in on based on your experiences? I haven't done a whole lot of school yard hunting. I am also new to the website, hello to all!

 

[JSMITH]

Day one of this hunt went well! Going back out today! More follow up to come.

 

[dougofpa]

Day one of this hunt went well! Going back out today! More follow up to come.

Keep us informed on how you did

 

[JSMITH]

Well, I hate to say, but im pretty sure somebody beat me to the old school. Oh well, I knew it was too good to be true. Lol. I did find some cool stuff though. I could tell that whomever went through this place only dug high and clean tones. All of my "good" stuff was found next to or underneath trash. Two silvers, one indianhead, and two rings was the "good" stuff. Bunch of clad and some toy cars was the "ok" pile and the rest was garbage. So much trash I didn't even put all of it in the pic. My counter didn't have enough room. Haha. It was a good time anyway!

 

[RobRieman]

2 silvers an Indian head and 2 rings would be a banner hunt day in Cincinnati! Great job!

 

[JSMITH]

2 silvers an Indian head and 2 rings would be a banner hunt day in Cincinnati! Great job!

I just thought for sure I had a sweet spot that was gonna give up some killer goods...ever the optimist I am. lol. I was happy to find these items though, dont get me wrong. I dont think the mens size "ring" has any value. Kinda looks like a piece of pipe or something but i found both of them right next to eachother and it's pretty smooth, round, and even in thickness. Yet to be determined what its made of. The silvers and the indian were all in the same hole as nails or pop tabs, which is why im guessing they were still there!

 

[JSMITH]

Also wanted to say to all that commented, I am beginning to realize the limits of my machine....I need an upgrade. I may have been able to get some more good stuff if I had some more depth. If/when I get a better machine, I WILL be back to this school. HH!

 

[NGE]

I always do good between home plate and pitcher's mound. For some reason I find gold rings there, I think the southpaw pitcher would have a tendency to pitch his wedding band away when pitching.....nge