Should you or not

[k0bgalan]

Sometimes, I think it is wise not to publish finds, especially those taken from beaches. Whether we like it or not, there are laws (fed, state, and sometimes city ordinances) which dictate what is and what is not "finders keepers" as it were. There are a host of cases out there where folks have found huge treasures, but have lost them because they didn't follow the letter of the law. One of the most famous cases was a gold find worth nearly a billion dollars which occurred in 1985. To the best of my knowledge, the case is still pending. If there is a suggestion here, it is to contact a lawyer you trust, to look into the ramifications of announcing a large find.

I've already mentioned my specific case. To wit, I found a silver dollar in a local park. A lady who was in the same park heard about, and claimed she lost it! I told her if she could tell me whose face was on the coin, and the date, she could have it. She didn't. Nevertheless, as greedy as she was, the fed (et. al.) are far worse!

 

[ToddsPoint]

“I never passed up an opportunity to keep my mouth shut.” Gen Dwight Eisenhower
I learned this quote in 3rd grade. That’s the way you should roll.