What do you think of a property owner wanting first pick of the finds?

[jmaryt]

I'm betting that if/when you went back , and found more goodies, that :

When you show her the pile of stuff @ the tail-gate show (junk and everything), and if you had pulled a particular token or seated off-to-the-side and said "Here's one I don't have for my collection. Can I have this one ?", that she'd have said "yes".

People can/might often say such things (it's their property after all). But in actual human relations effect: I've never had anyone actually truly take everything.

And if I'm wrong, and you have that rare individual who is truly that stingy, then : Fine ! Take a picture of that seated or bust or LC or gold coin, and ... presto: That's 99% of our hobby anyhow, is the thrill of the hunt, the show & tell, etc.... Like a fisherman practicing catch & release: A lot of this hobby is "sport".

I would not thumb my nose at a good permission if it's gonna result in a good find, JUST because I can't keep it. I've got stuff on display in museums , or have given it to owners, and still enjoyed the "feather in my hat" so-to-speak.

tom! like the French say!..it's an "event physiological" it's all in your head!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[jmaryt]

Thank you. It's the arrogance of the homeowner that gets to me. "Sure you can metal detect my property, but you can't have any of it!" I guess my reply should be, "Wow, thanks for giving me the honor of detecting your property!" Sorry, but that makes no sense to me.

in agreement! in that sense the property owner is just "using" you to get what HE wants!..its MY LAND and I am entitled! ehe! he! he! f**k him! it's a gigantic pain in da ass. to have to deal with that attitude!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[jmaryt]

Yup, I do tend to rub people the wrong way sometimes. I'm kind of like Clint Eastwood's character in "Gran Torino". Some people get me, while others just think I'm a nasty son of a gun...

you really do have to be "diplomatic" when asking for permission, even though some make ya feel like you are an "arrogant" person for asking!

(h.h.!)
j.t.

 

[bmattioli]

I do not detect on someone's property, they get too funny.. I'd rather be in the Ghetto..

 

[chillforlife]

A property owner has the right to ask for anything he wants. Most don't want anything. I've really enjoyed sharing my finds with them, especially if it's a personal item. If you don't like the conditions demanded by the property owner, just walk away. I'm amazed that some folks get all bu++ hurt by it, it's their property.