I'be dug plenty of silver next to telephone polls and fire hydrants... I highly suggest not writing them off because there are utilities on them.
How to pick the right curb strip for old coins
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I'be dug plenty of silver next to telephone polls and fire hydrants... I highly suggest not writing them off because there are utilities on them.
I do mention that, but I mention it in front of churches that have the most revenue to make sure things look right. usually they have been sodded, but not always.
The picture shown that you are referring to shows several different textures of cement used which tells me that particular area has had lots of work done. New or old there will ALWAYS be an option for clad and potential jewelry.
Jason in Enid
Elite Member
Water utilities can be a problem, but not always. Many cities haven't replaced water mains in a 100 years. Just because there are hydrants, doesnt mean the ground has been disturbed since the houses and street were installed.
Jason in Enid
Elite Member
You should still hunt it, its just better chances is they haven't messed with it at all. the more work done = greater chance of coins being removed.
I wouldn't skip it... I have seen the strips worked around a bunch of times. If I see thick new sod though, I rarely will go after it mainly because I know what I am after and that stuff is usually deep. I just try and use my time accordingly. Plus, no one wants to see someone cutting plugs in sod since they know 6" down its been netted and sometimes even has that black felt.
There are instances where I've pulled oldies that have been pulled up after new sod went in. It's all different. This is mainly a guide. It's meant to give you the ground work and you can build a technique of your own based what you find to be the case in your neck of the woods.
Thanks for bumping this though instead of reading
I was just thinking about bumping it again.
Trashcollector
Full Member
Nice tips thanks a lot. I usually go by the trees more than the actual curb itself, I look for the huge old one with the roots pushing up they've been good to me so far.
Stevo
Forum Supporter
I would hunt it too, but you never know. There was a utility tear-out in my Folks' neighborhood. They completely removed a lot of ground, well up unto the yards. Refilled, curbed, paved and sodded. There is nothing old left to find, but you would never suspect it. Other areas are still untouched with nice big trees, so there is still hope in that area.
ohiochris
Elite Member
In most areas the curb strip is considered city property , which is not always technically the same thing as public....its not common but local regulations can still be in place to keep anyone from doing certain things there.
Even if its all well and good to go , its only a matter of time before an angry and ill informed property owner comes out and gives you a hard time , most think that's their property , since they atleast have to keep it clean and mowed. Its usually a good idea to ask them first even when its technically not necessary , if you don't then somebody will eventually chew your behind for it.
SageGrouse
Elite Member
OMG! WHERE was this thread, before! I must've kept missing it!
It's a wealth of information! Swing, you really should consider getting in touch with some metal detecting publisher and making this into a BOOK!! Yes, you could sell it and make money that way! Plus, I would love to have this information printed out and bound in my detecting shelf! Pleeeeeeeeeeeease?!
SageGrouse
It's a wealth of information! Swing, you really should consider getting in touch with some metal detecting publisher and making this into a BOOK!! Yes, you could sell it and make money that way!
Plus, I would love to have this information printed out and bound in my detecting shelf! Pleeeeeeeeeeeease?!SageGrouse
OMG! WHERE was this thread, before! I must've kept missing it!
It's a wealth of information! Swing, you really should consider getting in touch with some metal detecting publisher and making this into a BOOK!! Yes, you could sell it and make money that way!
SageGrouse
Haha, thanks Sage! How about YOU write a book and I just give you the info to put into it and YOU sell it
If I had to turn this into a job, I'd lose my mind. Lol I appreciate the kind words though. As long as this guide can help a few then my job is done as far as I'm concerned
SageGrouse
Elite Member
Haha, thanks Sage! How about YOU write a book and I just give you the info to put into it and YOU sell it
If I had to turn this into a job, I'd lose my mind. Lol I appreciate the kind words though. As long as this guide can help a few then my job is done as far as I'm concerned
You're ON! I'm trained as, and was, for a while, a professional editor and columnist. I'll send you my email address in a private message, and we can collaborate on it. This is a book that NEEDS to be out there!
I seriously think that the hints and tips contained in this thread are vital to the beginning AND advanced detectorist. This board is GREAT for helpful hints and tips, but not everybody knows about friendly (I'm working on that, folks! Details later) and this book could become a vital tool for others to use.
We are Writers
We are Legion.
We do not misspell
We do not redact.
Expect us!
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Russ C
Senior Member
Great info. Very interested. Thanks. Russ
Brilliant idea! I would totally buy that book! I'd put it right next to my copy of Mark Levin's book Liberty and Tyranny
(After reading it of course)
SageGrouse
Elite Member
Swing and I are now "in talks" about the project
If we do this book, I will try to sell it through a metal detecting publisher or company, such as Garret, White, MineLab etc. But I WANT it AVAILABLE to bookstores as well. We could go Amazon self-publish also. It all depends on what we decide as we talk it over in emails.
I want to keep the price as reasonable as possible so that detectorists who are just starting out aren't priced out of the market. However, I am going to ask Swing to add things that are not included in this thread (I will also add things, and edit, in cooperative collaborative effort) in order to have information that will make people want to buy it instead of just copying this thread out!
One thing I would like would be to do a FAQ for the book, taking questions that have been asked and putting them in one place, a chapter or an appendix. If I do, I will ask each person, indivicually, to give me permission to publish their question verbatim OR to paraphrase the question. I will *not* publish anyone's words on this forum WITHOUT permission from that author.
I should probably also ask the forum owners / moderators for their permission to edit and publish this thread. Intellectual property rights do exist and laws are becoming formulated to handle them.
I think this thing will fly! Or swing!
Back when I did work on a small paper, I had a sign on my desk. It read "IDIOTOR". It was always astonishing to me how FEW people actually NOTICED it!
SageGrouse
If we do this book, I will try to sell it through a metal detecting publisher or company, such as Garret, White, MineLab etc. But I WANT it AVAILABLE to bookstores as well. We could go Amazon self-publish also. It all depends on what we decide as we talk it over in emails.
I want to keep the price as reasonable as possible so that detectorists who are just starting out aren't priced out of the market. However, I am going to ask Swing to add things that are not included in this thread (I will also add things, and edit, in cooperative collaborative effort) in order to have information that will make people want to buy it instead of just copying this thread out!
One thing I would like would be to do a FAQ for the book, taking questions that have been asked and putting them in one place, a chapter or an appendix. If I do, I will ask each person, indivicually, to give me permission to publish their question verbatim OR to paraphrase the question. I will *not* publish anyone's words on this forum WITHOUT permission from that author.
I should probably also ask the forum owners / moderators for their permission to edit and publish this thread. Intellectual property rights do exist and laws are becoming formulated to handle them.
I think this thing will fly! Or swing!
Back when I did work on a small paper, I had a sign on my desk. It read "IDIOTOR". It was always astonishing to me how FEW people actually NOTICED it!
SageGrouse
Swing and I are now "in talks" about the project
If we do this book, I will try to sell it through a metal detecting publisher or company, such as Garret, White, MineLab etc. But I WANT it AVAILABLE to bookstores as well. We could go Amazon self-publish also. It all depends on what we decide as we talk it over in emails.
I want to keep the price as reasonable as possible so that detectorists who are just starting out aren't priced out of the market. However, I am going to ask Swing to add things that are not included in this thread (I will also add things, and edit, in cooperative collaborative effort) in order to have information that will make people want to buy it instead of just copying this thread out!
One thing I would like would be to do a FAQ for the book, taking questions that have been asked and putting them in one place, a chapter or an appendix. If I do, I will ask each person, indivicually, to give me permission to publish their question verbatim OR to paraphrase the question. I will *not* publish anyone's words on this forum WITHOUT permission from that author.
I should probably also ask the forum owners / moderators for their permission to edit and publish this thread. Intellectual property rights do exist and laws are becoming formulated to handle them.
I think this thing will fly! Or swing!
Back when I did work on a small paper, I had a sign on my desk. It read "IDIOTOR". It was always astonishing to me how FEW people actually NOTICED it!
SageGrouse
My wallet is shaking in fear!
Oh yeah can I get a signed copy when I order?
Update?
Any update on this?
Swing and I are now "in talks" about the project
If we do this book, I will try to sell it through a metal detecting publisher or company, such as Garret, White, MineLab etc. But I WANT it AVAILABLE to bookstores as well. We could go Amazon self-publish also. It all depends on what we decide as we talk it over in emails.
I want to keep the price as reasonable as possible so that detectorists who are just starting out aren't priced out of the market. However, I am going to ask Swing to add things that are not included in this thread (I will also add things, and edit, in cooperative collaborative effort) in order to have information that will make people want to buy it instead of just copying this thread out!
One thing I would like would be to do a FAQ for the book, taking questions that have been asked and putting them in one place, a chapter or an appendix. If I do, I will ask each person, indivicually, to give me permission to publish their question verbatim OR to paraphrase the question. I will *not* publish anyone's words on this forum WITHOUT permission from that author.
I should probably also ask the forum owners / moderators for their permission to edit and publish this thread. Intellectual property rights do exist and laws are becoming formulated to handle them.
I think this thing will fly! Or swing!
Back when I did work on a small paper, I had a sign on my desk. It read "IDIOTOR". It was always astonishing to me how FEW people actually NOTICED it!
SageGrouse
Any update on this?
bobcartree
Forum Supporter
the city does not want us MD ing curbs in our city
Where in Oregon are you? I've had no issues in Astoria,Portland,Bend,Nappa and a few other places I've been.
Is there a written ordinance in place for it where you live or is it just "frowned upon"?
