why is it

[RGINN]

They're your finds; do what you want with them. I don't know if Buckle has been, but I have been dirt poor when we pretty much had nothin. I we could have afforded a metal detector, they would have sent the kids out with it as the adults would have been lookin for work in the fields or wherever. I did rely on a detector for a period in my life to find enough change to buy a paper and a cup of coffee every morning, as I considered those luxuries. Now, I do have an $1100 dollar metal detector, and I consider it a hobby. I ain't found nothin valuable enough to sell anyway. And I only pay $6.95 a month for internet.

 

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[BuckleBoy]

They're your finds; do what you want with them. I don't know if Buckle has been, but I have been dirt poor when we pretty much had nothin. I we could have afforded a metal detector, they would have sent the kids out with it as the adults would have been lookin for work in the fields or wherever. I did rely on a detector for a period in my life to find enough change to buy a paper and a cup of coffee every morning, as I considered those luxuries. Now, I do have an $1100 dollar metal detector, and I consider it a hobby. I ain't found nothin valuable enough to sell anyway. And I only pay $6.95 a month for internet.

This doesn't have to get personal. I came from nothing--my folks were poor as I was growing up. My first detector I saved for a year every dime I made from cutting grass, odd jobs, etc., to get it. Kept the money in a metal band-aid tin under my pillow.

What does that have to do with anything?

 

[truckinbutch]

Golly , Buckles ; You are the guy that came down on him hard on the getgo and got all the rest of us firing on you .
"Buglar...!..Sound RECALL!!"

 

[Seamuss]

There will be a day when I can't plant a garden, store the harvest, or pay for a can of beans. I sell pieces of what I find because I have no need or space for them. The rest I will sell as soon as I need to sell. Maybe even sooner.

Silver and gold will be kept longer because of value and takes up less space. The silver and gold that I do have is hidden very well and will be very hard for anyone else to find or figure out how it's hidden. It's hidden better then the places that I found them in.

Looking for gold or silver. Think of harder places to hind them or find them and that might increase your discoveries of these items.

 

[Goodyguy]

why is it that at least to me it seems that if you sell all or some of your finds you are kinda looked down on ,I mean it today's economy its kinda hard to have coins or jewelry sitting around that you have found with a detector an not selling it if it comes between having a few bucks to spend on things you need or being broke ,I mean I sell all the gold jewelry I find , well unless the Red Head snags it once I bring it home , I have no problems with it , it pays my bills or puts food on my table , nobody else is going to do it but me , not that I want anyone else to .

sorry this has been so long winded just curious what others think on this subject .

Tank,

Until I read BuckleBoy's Posts, I never would have guessed that there were people out there who would have such hard feelings about what any one person does with their finds or what their reasons for doing so were.

But you asked what others thought about the subject, and the answer from BB was a very genuine and revealing insight into the thought process that some have on the matter.

Apparently according to that thought process, anyone who detects for immediate income rather than to hoard, is a person that cannot be trusted and if they need the money that bad, should get a part time job for extra income instead of detecting.

Tank, I would be honored to detect with you and since I only detect for the thrill of discovery, I would be happy to share any finds. I do sell all of my finds, and when the amounts reach at least $100.00 the proceeds are then donated to charity, as I have no desire to collect souvenirs and I am not in need of the money to live on. (at least for now) It's just my way of putting what I find toward a good cause.

I am not saying this to suggest anyone else do the same, or to brag, only to show another reason that some people may sell all their finds rather than to posses them. Not that I see anything wrong with collecting for personal enjoyment.




Happy Hunting,

GG~

 

[BuckleBoy]

Apparently according to that thought process, anyone who detects for immediate income rather than to hoard, is a person that cannot be trusted and if they need the money that bad, should get a part time job for extra income instead of detecting.

You should re-read my post. All of it, instead of only certain lines. I said that there is a difference between detecting for immediate income through selling some finds, and trying to immediately sell every single item you dig. And yes, I have had bad experiences with those who sold every flat button and suspender clip. I've never hunted with a person who sold all and donated all to charity, so I have no experiences to share on that one.

Folks replying to this thread have yet to answer how detecting to keep their family fed is better in any way monetarily than picking up an extra part time job.

I've spent 86 days logged into Tnet. There have been times in my life when I wish I had gotten paid for those 2064 hours instead. And I would Never put my family at risk by persisting in wasting time making posts here or heading out to "dig up a living" if that were the case again. My family means more to me than the metal detecting does. And no, I don't think it's mean spirited to point that out. That's the voice of someone who has been through tough times and knows what being poor is like. I think that most folks who think they have it tough have no idea what it's like to not be able to pay their electricity bills. They'd rather keep the internet flowing, keep their detector, pay for cable TV, spend their weekends out detecting instead of doing odd jobs, and keep griping about how tough life is.

I have strong convictions about it. End of story.



-Buck

 

[Goodyguy]

Apparently according to that thought process, anyone who detects for immediate income rather than to hoard, is a person that cannot be trusted and if they need the money that bad, should get a part time job for extra income instead of detecting.

You should re-read my post. All of it, instead of only certain lines. I said that there is a difference between detecting for immediate income through selling some finds, and trying to immediately sell every single item you dig. And yes, I have had bad experiences with those who sold every flat button and suspender clip. I've never hunted with a person who sold all and donated all to charity, so I have no experiences to share on that one.

Folks replying to this thread have yet to answer how detecting to keep their family fed is better in any way monetarily than picking up an extra part time job.

I've spent 86 days logged into Tnet. There have been times in my life when I wish I had gotten paid for those 2064 hours instead. And I would never put my family at risk by persisting in wasting time making posts here or heading out to "dig up a living" if that were the case again. My family means more to me than the metal detecting does. I don't think that's a mean spirited statement to make at all. I have strong convictions about it. End of story.

Have a nice day.

You have been an asset to T-net and have been very helpful identifying artifacts for the metal detecting community.
Sorry if I misunderstood your thoughts on this subject.

Thank you for your time and expertise over the years.
It has been appreciated.

Looking forward to your next 2,000 hours.

As far as what others do with their time and their finds, to me that's their business.
Opinions are like butt cracks, everyone has one, and thank God we live in a country where we can all express our opinion, even if it stinks.


GG~

 

[truckinbutch]

Buck , I love you for your expertise but you are totally out of control on this issue .
Mebbie you never been as poor as others here and you don't have the guts to ask that question ,do
ya . Back off ,buddy , or we will 'splain to you what being poor in our day really was and let you share your poverty stories .

 

[jeff of pa]

This doesn't have to get personal.

I Agree.

So why was your First post a Personal attack ?

Tank69 Sell your Finds if you wish.
I See no problem with it.
Didn't Mel fisher sell some of his ?

 

[dirtscratcher]

How bout them Cowboys.

 

[CRAZY-TEXICAN]

I hunt as a hobby and all the clad i find goes into the kid's piggy banks ,most of the silver and gold goes into my stash .. I do keep any interesting finds and any rock that gets detected along the way and the Mrs. keeps the rare coins for her collection. all the iron goes to the metal man and the aluminum goes into the 5 gallon buckets , once recycled ( if any money is made) the funds go to the kids piggy banks .. At the end of the month i lost a couple of Lbs , the wife is happy , the kids have extra change in their piggies , we all win ..

 

[lambretta]

People who say they will never sell their finds are fooling you and themselves.

I don't hunt to sell, but I am not a fortune teller either and have to assume at some point I will sell anything I own, if I dig it up or not.

 

[jb7487]

and have to assume at some point I will sell anything I own,

Or someone else will eventually sell it for you when you're gone. And more than likely, they'll throw it in the trash...

 

[rockhound]

It doesn't matter to me whether you sell or not. I, personally roll all my clad change, and at the end of the summer I cash it in at the bank. It will never be worth more than it is now, anyway. My silver and gold, I keep. I may need a retirement fund to fall back on, or may fall on hard times, one never knows what life will throw at you in the future. If it is a rare or really valuable piece, I may try to contact a museum or collector to display it. To me it is only a hobby, so I look at it as I would any other hobby, it is for pleasure and enjoyment. The thrill of never knowing what you might pass over next. It is also interesting to ponder what was found and how it got there in the first place, or who lost it. It was put into perspective a long time ago by an old man who lived near me. I had been detecting an old farm house, and just got home. He saw me with my detector and out of curiosity asked me what I was doing and what that was. After I explained what it was and how I used it, I showed him a rosie dime I had found. He looked at the date 1923 then said he remembered where he was in 1923. He claimed he was working for a farmer making a penny a day plus eats. He said in 1923, whoever lost that rosie lost a weeks wages. It helped put everything into perspective. He's long gone, but the lesson was learned. I had a greater respect for those lost coins and relics of the past. Happy Hunting. rockhound

 

[jb7487]

Great story about the rosie. However, it could have been dropped in 1999 for all we know. That's the tough thing about history. There is just so much of it that is pure speculation. Maybe that's part of what makes it so fun! But that old guy probably hadn't thought back to what he was doing in 1923 in a really long time. So being part of the process of bringing back old, great memories makes that dime even more special. That's what finds like that are all about.

Plus, it's SILVER!

 

[juju]

Not sure why I am gettin in the middle of this but here goes. First off I respect both Tank and Buckles for there knowledge and ability to post what is on their minds without sugar coating it. Tank is my bro and I was around to help after his freak of nature bike accident. I didn't see Buckles post as a personal attack but an opinion on the matter in general. I sell almost all my gold but only to fund my hobby. Anytime my machine can pay for its self I go for it. I also can understand where Tank comes from when it comes to negative comments as far as selling goes. I have heard from many hunters that they won't sell anything, and that they are keeping their finds as an investment. I always tell em that as an investment they are insinuating they have the plans to sell in the future. So what does it matter if any of us sell now or later. It just seems to be a matter of opinion, and financial situation as to wether we sell or not. And always comes back to a personal decision as to what we do with our own treasures. The forum here is not always gonna give us the type of opinions we want to here, and that's the way it should be. All of us are unique individuals with differant ideas when it comes to just about everything. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for your time.

JuJu

 

[mrsjuju]

Wow!
You sure did stir the POOP on this one!
Love you bro.

 

[hogge]

I make it no secret that I SELL. Especially some of the higher end relics and coins I've found. Couple reasons: 1) I have no money. 2) There are 10 street gangs in my city. 3)There are always break-ins wherever you live. 4) I trust no-one! If someone sees a relic or coin being displayed, obviously they think it's worth something. Of course I have relics and such displayed, but not anything worth a ton. We all live in different areas with different situations. I've sold bottles, relics, coins, sports cards etc...on EBAY and through private sales. I like it! The hobby has made me lots of $. I'd keep everything you find and pass it down to your kids.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Not sure why I am gettin in the middle of this but here goes. First off I respect both Tank and Buckles for there knowledge and ability to post what is on their minds without sugar coating it. Tank is my bro and I was around to help after his freak of nature bike accident. I didn't see Buckles post as a personal attack but an opinion on the matter in general. I sell almost all my gold but only to fund my hobby. Anytime my machine can pay for its self I go for it. I also can understand where Tank comes from when it comes to negative comments as far as selling goes. I have heard from many hunters that they won't sell anything, and that they are keeping their finds as an investment. I always tell em that as an investment they are insinuating they have the plans to sell in the future. So what does it matter if any of us sell now or later. It just seems to be a matter of opinion, and financial situation as to wether we sell or not. And always comes back to a personal decision as to what we do with our own treasures. The forum here is not always gonna give us the type of opinions we want to here, and that's the way it should be. All of us are unique individuals with differant ideas when it comes to just about everything. I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for your time.

JuJu

I have rolled up my clad coins and bought searchcoils and gear (back when I regularly found clad). I sold a crock I found last and re-invested $500 in the hobby. I figure selling two finds in 17 years ain't bad...


Personally if I sold everything all the time, I feel it would change me as a detctorist--and I don't want to change.

This hobby for me is just that: a hobby. And I figure that "not selling" is the sure-fire path to see it stay that way.


Best Wishes,



Buckles

 

[BuckleBoy]

Everything I find goes to the local museum. (We're paid to dig!)

Now that's a DREAM JOB.