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[upnorth]

Any new folks out there may want to start making phone calls now, to access areas that need permission. It saves a lot of scrambling around later. And around here farmers are like one armed paper hangers in the spring\fall. Be friendly, open, and fully explain that you will respect their land. You may think that your one potential killer spot will work out, then find that it's a dud. Get permission for 5-7-10 locations. All it takes is 1 or 2 decent spots and you could be set up for several years. Hit the library, research were all the large old events happened. Find out who owns the land and ask permission to detect.

 

[metalfun]

Good info thanks for the tip.HH

 

[William-NM]

Good thinking, upnorth. Too bad I'm so bad/shy about doing that, grrrr. Heck, I'd pay somebody to do it for me! I'm fine if I just bump into somebody and strike up a conversation... if the eye patch, peg leg and jagged scars across my face don't scare 'em off first

 

[Wandering Yoda]

Aye Sir William-NM, same here arrrrrgghhh.........

 

[John-Edmonton]

n/t

 

[M_d_in_guy]

Good idea and practice's mentioned here UN, cheers and H spring H.
Jon

 

[upnorth]

Good thinking, upnorth. Too bad I'm so bad/shy about doing that, grrrr. Heck, I'd pay somebody to do it for me! I'm fine if I just bump into somebody and strike up a conversation... if the eye patch, peg leg and jagged scars across my face don't scare 'em off first

I am pretty bold in this regard, but I will admit that it feels a little personal now and then on a rejection. But I'd bet that I average about 50% positive results. I tend to go in sporadic flurries. I didn't seek permissions last year and only did one cold call so far this winter, but I have more to do. Most people are pretty decent to neutral in their replies and if no, I still smile and thank them for their time. Once in a very great while I have run across a very spooky individual, were your senses tingle and tell you to back away. I'll also admit that it really sucks to drool over a big turn of the century yard, get permission, then find basically nothing but clad or junk. Funny how that works. One house coughs a 30's quarter and 20's coppers, the next old house, basicly nothing. A guy never knows. I try for back yard gardens before planting, when I remember. Most folks could care less if you dig there, and I've found some nice bits in them. Nice to me anyway. ..... I try to dress reasonably neat and clean in town and always smile at the door upon meeting. I also tend to back up or away off the porch so as not to intimidate people by invading their personal space. It also allows them a feeling of dominance. If a woman comes to the door, particularly if she is elderly, I back wayyyy off, call her dear, Mam, whatever seems appropriate at the time.......... But usually I just have wild furniture busting sex with the housewives and let them put the good word in for me.

 

[Surfinsafari]

Good thinking, upnorth. Too bad I'm so bad/shy about doing that, grrrr. Heck, I'd pay somebody to do it for me! I'm fine if I just bump into somebody and strike up a conversation... if the eye patch, peg leg and jagged scars across my face don't scare 'em off first

I am pretty bold in this regard, but I will admit that it feels a little personal now and then on a rejection. But I'd bet that I average about 50% positive results. I tend to go in sporadic flurries. I didn't seek permissions last year and only did one cold call so far this winter, but I have more to do. Most people are pretty decent to neutral in their replies and if no, I still smile and thank them for their time. Once in a very great while I have run across a very spooky individual, were your senses tingle and tell you to back away. I'll also admit that it really sucks to drool over a big turn of the century yard, get permission, then find basically nothing but clad or junk. Funny how that works. One house coughs a 30's quarter and 20's coppers, the next old house, basicly nothing. A guy never knows. I try for back yard gardens before planting, when I remember. Most folks could care less if you dig there, and I've found some nice bits in them. Nice to me anyway. ..... I try to dress reasonably neat and clean in town and always smile at the door upon meeting. I also tend to back up or away off the porch so as not to intimidate people by invading their personal space. It also allows them a feeling of dominance. If a woman comes to the door, particularly if she is elderly, I back wayyyy off, call her dear, Mam, whatever seems appropriate at the time.......... But usually I just have wild furniture busting sex with the housewives and let them put the good word in for me.

HAHA...and don't forget to wear your knee boots...its getting deep in here!

 

[mudpuppy]

The heck with digging pennies! So I guess then a guy just shows up on somebodys porch and asks them if theyd like their furniture busted up today? Does it require any special gear or "game"? Or is it all about timing like most everything else in Life?
Mud

 

[William-NM]

So, that would be "Permissions with Benefits"? "Permissions with Permission"? Nobody told me about that part!

 

[fongu]

I actually have permission from more people than I am able to detect and sadly, most of them specify they don't want anyone but me on the property. There is one spot I've really been wanting to detect, but the old body just can't handle it right now. Ever since I started this hobby, I have a problem with going 2-3 or 4 months without being able to detect and I'm going to try and get around to some of the spots I already have permission to detect this year. I averaged around 50 percent yes or no when I first started asking for permission, but since I started writing letters or sending a post card to people, I average about 90% yes and 10% no or sometimes just no answer at all. A nice, polite letter gives them time to think about it and explains what I'm trying to do and how I will fill in my holes and leave no trace of my visit and taking off the trash I find always seems like a good deal to them. A letter is non threatening to people and they don't have to give you an answer right away. When a stranger comes on your property and asks to dig holes , most people are wary and I don't blame them. A few weeks ago an 89 year old woman let two men in her house and they robbed her and caused her to have a heart attack and die. The day she was buried was her 90th birthday and people are wary of strangers.