That just HAD to be memed.
Haha the most non interesting man in the world!
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That just HAD to be memed.
I love to see posts when folks post a good clad hunt. It is far more realistic in my area than those that post multiple silvers and 2-300 year old coins. I always try to respond to clad posts however many or most will just view and not even respond.
I often wonder what would happen if a clad forum opened up? Would it work? It could cover such topics as:
-How to get more clad?
-Hotspots for clad
-What read as a clad coin actually was a _______?
-Hunt clad with dad
-Best detector for clad
I like the idea of a separate section for Clad finds. You probably would get a lot of posts from folks that do not post because they don't feel like their post can compare to the incredible finds posted here every day. Don't miss understand me, I love seeing those type of finds too but I just feel like they unintentionally intimidate the ones that only find clad, toys, etc.
Clad hunters don't usually get recognition, as their finds aren't old or special. Yet, a lot of people who detect just don't live in an area which has a nice three hundred year history. The nice thing about clad hunting, is depth isn't a high priority. Most clad coins are in the top 3 inches. Quality of discrimination is paramount, as is the ability to know your machine to the point where you can guess what is under the coil with good accuracy. Some folks find an astonishing amount of clad, > $1,000.00. Good, regular clad hunters also tend to find a higher then normal amount of rings.
Years ago, a dealer once told me that over 90% of detectors sold will at one time or another be used to look for clad. Also, the majority of people buying detectors don't even look for old coins or relics. They just putz around occasionally, digging everything. And, he also said that most of the metal detectors sold will be sitting in a closet collecting dust within a year. It appears people think we all get rich and live a life of plenty.
My greatest benefits are exercise and friends. Of course I do make some decent finds occasionally too. I have observed in my past 20+ years that the most successful metal detectorists are not the ones with the most expensive equipment, but the ones who hunt most often. They know their machine inside out, know where to hunt, and also know where not to hunt for good returns.
What do you think? What kind of a hunter are you..................
I agree that there are probably lots of clad lurkers who would post if they were given a section. I think clad hunters are the “dad bod” of the detecting hobby lol!
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Twenty Plus years ago, the relic hunters really looked down on clad hunters. There were constant wars on forums, people got banned and a lot of clad hunters went in hiding. Fortunately, most metal detector users now get along much better. Yet, it is the clad hunting numbers that keep most of the big manufacturers in business. Maybe, late this year, a moderator can pin up a post to the effect of "what I bought with my clad." I bet some of the items purchased by clad hunters would turn a few heads!
Bravo! Here's what I got with last years $220 in clad.