First Post, First Finds

[pjm66]

I finally got a detector...something I have wanted to try for years. I picked a used BH Sharpshooter ll up off of Craigs List last week and went out in the back yard yesterday.

I found what I assume is all the usual stuff...busted up Matchbox car...Chuckee Cheese token...cheap ear ring...a few pennies (oldest was '61), clad dime...clad quarter...and a 1916 George V penny. When I figure out to make my pics smaller I will post it, it appears to be in good shape.

I would love to know how it ended up under a maple tree in my back yard in Western New Jersey.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Iron Patch]

Every time I read a post from a first day it brings me right back to mine! Sure is strange how unpredictable it was back then where detecting was going to go for me, compared to now that it's a very normal part of life.

PS... It was a few pennies and a toy tank for me!

 

[daroofa]

Welcome...there are a few websites which can resize your pics for you for free. Try www.picresize.com Good Luck and HH

 

[Butler]

I found what I assume is all the usual stuff...busted up Matchbox car...Chuckee Cheese token...cheap ear ring...a few pennies (oldest was '61), clad dime...clad quarter...and a 1916 George V penny. When I figure out to make my pics smaller I will post it, it appears to be in good shape.

I would love to know how it ended up under a maple tree in my back yard in Western New Jersey.

Thanks for looking.

Yep the usual stuff... except maybe the George penny! And that's the best thing about this deal, you never know what you'll find!! My first find was a 1965 quarter! I thought wow, going in the right direction for silver... about a million holes later and a ton of clad, a dump truck full of pull tabs, can-slaw, and of course good stuff I finally figured out it doesn't work that way!! Congrats on joining the gang... kind of addicting isn't it?

 

[CRUSADER]

I finally got a detector...something I have wanted to try for years. I picked a used BH Sharpshooter ll up off of Craigs List last week and went out in the back yard yesterday.

I found what I assume is all the usual stuff...busted up Matchbox car...Chuckee Cheese token...cheap ear ring...a few pennies (oldest was '61), clad dime...clad quarter...and a 1916 George V penny. When I figure out to make my pics smaller I will post it, it appears to be in good shape.

I would love to know how it ended up under a maple tree in my back yard in Western New Jersey.

Thanks for looking.

as its during WWI, I'm pretty sure a US soldier brought it back after helping us out

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Welcome aboard!!! Keep on swinging, look forward to your posts in the furure. HH

 

[Dirty Knees McGee]

Keep swinging and be sure to let us know what you find! My first detector was a BH and it did me very well with my oldest find with it being an early 1800's naval button.

 

[DMN]

I believe you were a little further ahead than me on your first time out. Found some pocket change, but nothing of note. Seems you had a keeper fight from the start. Keep watching this forum. There are some crazy smart people here who will hone your skills in no time!

 

[Skelly607]

Sweet finds! Keep at it!