Want to say thank you

[Nathan W]

I’ve been on here and hunting almost a full year now. I still have a good bit to learn. I will upgrade my detector this year or early next. I wanted to see if this was a hobby I would stick with but now I see it as an obsession/passion. I want to thank all of you regulars who help me identify items I’m sure you probably think man he doesn’t know what that is yet lol. I’m still learning and I have picked up some knowledge from you guys and just being out in the field. Anyway just wanted to say thanks and maybe one day I can be helping the newbies.

 

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[Old Bookaroo]

I’ve been on here and hunting almost a full year now. I still have a good bit to learn. I will upgrade my detector this year or early next. I wanted to see if this was a hobby I would stick with but now I see it as an obsession/passion. I want to thank all of you regulars who help me identify items I’m sure you probably think man he doesn’t know what that is yet lol. I’m still learning and I have picked up some knowledge from you guys and just being out in the field. Anyway just wanted to say thanks and maybe one day I can be helping the newbies.

Nathan W - What a great post! You've been at it for a year and you're now going strong. Well played!

The single most important part of success is where you hunt. You can't catch fish in a pond with no fish. The recent Kentucky horde was found and recovered without a metal detector. The same thing happened a few years ago with the very nice Gold Country Gold Coin Cache - people walking along discovered a fortune.

Now, it is obviously crucial to do it the right way - know the federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. And follow them. Obtain permission to hunt on private property. Keep your word. Fill your holes. None of that is rocket science - it's common sense.

But the key remains "where." That's more important than the skill of the metal detector operator, and more important than the machine you use.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[RGINN]

Keep after it, Nathan. Man there's some very sharp folks on here who can help you out with most anything.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Sounds like you are growing strong with your detector. Congratulations!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I’ve been on here and hunting almost a full year now. I still have a good bit to learn. I will upgrade my detector this year or early next. I wanted to see if this was a hobby I would stick with but now I see it as an obsession/passion. I want to thank all of you regulars who help me identify items I’m sure you probably think man he doesn’t know what that is yet lol. I’m still learning and I have picked up some knowledge from you guys and just being out in the field. Anyway just wanted to say thanks and maybe one day I can be helping the newbies.

Nathan, thank you for joining the community.

If it hasn't already happen it will.

1. Watching a TV show or movie with a beach scene in it and looking where to detect.

2. Looking at the jewelry of people you don't know and thinking that would be a nice piece to find.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Nathan no matter how good you get at this hobby there will always be an item that will be a headscratcher, so never feel bad about asking what is this. Knowledge is something that is always nice to gain. The man who asks a question is unknowing until the answer is gained, after gaining the answer he now becomes a teacher for those that do not know. My knowledge has been learned from others so I have become a teacher and yet always a student learning.

 

[Bamasteve]

I consider it a very healthy addiction, gets you outside breathing fresh air, exercising, and using your mind for research and study!

 

[Nathan W]

I consider it a very healthy addiction, gets you outside breathing fresh air, exercising, and using your mind for research and study!

I agree, I was in a rut and that happens and thanks to an unexpected friend I found some great joy.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Nathan W -

I highly recommend Karl von Mueller's Coinshooters Manual. The technical information is out of date, as It has been out of print for years. However, the "how" and "where" is just as timely toay as it was when it first came out. We wouldn't have this hobby today without Karl. If you look around a bit you can find a copy for less than $25. In time, you will graduate to his excellent Treasure Hunter's Manuals (#6 & #7) and Sudden Wealth. Think of those as grad school - what you find from the CM will pay for them.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Nathan W]

Nathan W -

I highly recommend Karl von Mueller's Coinshooters Manual. The technical information is out of date, as It has been out of print for years. However, the "how" and "where" is just as timely toay as it was when it first came out. We wouldn't have this hobby today without Karl. If you look around a bit you can find a copy for less than $25. In time, you will graduate to his excellent Treasure Hunter's Manuals (#6 & #7) and Sudden Wealth. Think of those as grad school - what you find from the CM will pay for them.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

Thanks for the advice