What do you do to promote the Metal Detecting hobby?

[Escape]

I'm not concerned with new people taking up this hobby. I believe a lot of them drop the hobby because its not for them or they will hunt occasionaly. A lot of first timers have visions of finding all kinds of cool and valuable things. Then reality sets in. Trash, lots of it. Some will never get to the point of learning their machines. But some, stick with it and discover the thrill and satisfaction this hobby provides. Their hooked. Welcome to the club.

 

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[Muddyhandz]

You’re right Higgy, it’s a big paradox in more ways than one. How did I get into the hobby 28 years ago? I saw some dude detecting my school yard when I was a kid.
In fact, a few friends report the same experience.....they saw someone detecting in their neighbourhood.
As soon as you go out into a public place and swing that coil you are promoting the hobby. Even if you avoid answering questions and keep looking towards the ground, you’re influencing someone who happens to notice.
A couple of years ago, I was searching a ripped-up sidewalk and some old man yells from his porch “Looking for some nectar?”
I looked over with great disgust and stated that he must be watching Diggers and he confirmed. The old guy does not own a detector, he just watches the show because he’s interested in “treasure.”.
So Jason, I disagree with you claiming that only those who are in the hobby watch your videos.
I know for a fact that it isn’t just the 90,000 registered users that look at T-net.....I wouldn’t doubt if another 100,000 check this place out as well.
You just have to enter anything slightly related to treasure and you will be directed to this site.
It’s like me saying that my small little car doesn’t pollute the environment. I do what ever I can to reduce my carbon footprint.
Having a ton of videos, websites, posts on forums like this....all leave a big footprint behind on cyberspace.
I’m not stating whether it’s good or bad. I just disagree with most here who say they don’t promote the hobby.
Sure, if you only hunt private property or go out in the wilderness, then hardly anyone will ever know what you’re doing.
But as soon as you hit a public place, you are out promoting the hobby whether you like it or not!
Post your finds here, and someone who was lurking; considering on getting a detector, gets turned on because of that post, video, or whatever.
It’s pretty naive to think that we’re the only ones viewing this!
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[Higgy]

A couple of years ago, I was searching a ripped-up sidewalk and some old man yells from his porch “Looking for some nectar?”

I would puke in my own mouth a little if someone said that to me.

 

[civil_war22]

I would puke in my own mouth a little if someone said that to me.

I would be running the opposite direction hoping they didn't say I had a pretty mouth.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Meanwhile... you have spent how much time money and effort... to give it away.
If you say this is ok... GET OFF MY CLOUD !!!

LOL

 

[Higgy]

This is a good thread actually. Reminds me of a bunch of folks sitting around the woodstove chatting.

 

[sponge]

I hate metal detecting. Its a waste of time.

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[ARC]

Heh... my cloud... is cloud #9...
the cloud that many of you have been to...
I call that cloud "glint & heft"...

right after you see and feel the unmistakable "glint" and "heft" of gold or platinum... as it drops into your pouch.
Good ole shot/hit of the glint & heft #9...

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

ARRG, Stop the insults and attacks NOW!!!!!!

 

[Tnmountains]

I have taken people with me provided a detector and sure enough they get the find of the day and have no idea what it even is. Thats life. On the other hand unless I take someone I never ever see anyone out with a detector.