maxxkatt
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I am wondering what terms do you offer your property owners where you seek getting permissions?
what works best for you?
what works best for you?
I am wondering what terms do you offer your property owners where you seek getting permissions?
what works best for you?
Unless I see a "detectorists welcome" sign in the front yard or maybe a "please help yourself to my stuff" note on the gate I assume right away that this person I'm about to talk to needs me about as much as a submarine needs a screen door.
If after introductions he's still there and nothing is chewing on my leg "or worse" I briefly explain my interest in history and should I find anything of monetary value?
1. We split 50/50
2. The owner has first option to keep anything of family heirloom nature.
3. Owner is welcome to see anything and everything I find
4. There will be no damage to property
5. I provide my contact information and address
6. I show the utmost respect for the property owner
#6 is the most important by far, I have never been turned down and I've always been invited back.
Might not be your cup of tea but it works for me.
I keep my speech short, under 30 seconds.
Nothing. I had one lady I have known for many years tell me that we would split 50/50. I told her to go buy a metal detector. pay a thousand dollars for it, learn to properly use it and then she could go find everything and would not have to split with me.
I’ve personally offered homeowners cash to detect their property. The value of the finds really don’t mean much to me.
How true! Sometimes I stop at garage sales if the place looks to have history. My starting offer, $5...I know of other detectorists that do this.This might not be a bad idea when you consider a couple of things: it’s better than a lottery scratch off because even if you don’t find valuable things you have had hours of enjoyment, it’s hard to turn down cash especially if you start at like $20. Now that might seem high but I know guys who drop $50 to chase a white ball for 3-4 hours!
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I always carry a few 1964 “silver” nickels to give away. Nine of of ten people don’t know the difference.I also have been known to keep some dug wheaties and an IHP in my pouch that "I found" - because I did, just not in their yard- that I can give them if need be.
I also have been known to keep some dug wheaties and an IHP in my pouch that "I found" - because I did, just not in their yard- that I can give them if need be.
If you do make a deal with the land owner, I feel you should keep it.
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