Got told to leave a spot today!!

[Old coin hunter]

https://about.usps.com/posters/pos7.pdf

Thanks for posting this. Think I will print it out and have it on me if or when I go back.

 

[onemore]

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Destroying USPS property ( digging) and carrying a weapon. A weapon doesn’t necessarily mean a gun. Your digger can be classified as a “weapon”

Absolutely... your digger is considered a weapon... as was made very clear to me by a county officer some years ago!

 

[Old coin hunter]

Destroying USPS property ( digging) and carrying a weapon. A weapon doesn’t necessarily mean a gun. Your digger can be classified as a “weapon”

I guess I don’t see it the same as you do.

 

[JimmyCT]

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I guess I don’t see it the same as you do.

I hope you do see it like me or it may be a hard lesson learned. Good luck in your decision.

 

[Elmy]

ain't like it used to be....years ago a handshake was a contract....nowadays a handshake is a lawsuit.

 

[Old coin hunter]

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I hope you do see it like me or it may be a hard lesson learned. Good luck in your decision.

“Fear is paralyzing and courage is liberating.” Your words not mine. HH Jim

 

[JimmyCT]

“Fear is paralyzing and courage is liberating.” Your words not mine. HH Jim

This isn’t about fear. It’s about following rules from an entity that could make your life hell.
My approach would of been asking the postal employee on duty instead of just showing up and start arguing. The approach can make your day or break it.
Good luck as I feel you are going to need it.

 

[Old coin hunter]

Well, it’s not actually stated, but with all these restrictions, that pretty much tells me not to detect there... plenty of other places to try in my opinion.

Well, it’s not actually stated, but with all these restrictions, that pretty much tells me not to detect there... plenty of other places to try in my opinion.

In my opinion if it’s not stated then it’s not against the law. And we are talking about it being against the law, right. HH Jim

 

[Old coin hunter]

This isn’t about fear. It’s about following rules from an entity that could make your life hell.
My approach would of been asking the postal employee on duty instead of just showing up and start arguing. The approach can make your day or break it.
Good luck as I feel you are going to need it.

Let me clarify, there was no arguing as we had a civil discussion and she is going to look into it for me. Jim

 

[IowaRelic]

Let me clarify, there was no arguing as we had a civil discussion and she is going to look into it for me. Jim

Obviously, you’ve lived there long enough to have decided it was a spot to hunt. I’m with ya on that. I come from small town and I’d hit that post office yard in a second. It’s federal property but there’s nothing that says you can’t detect. Do people walk their dogs around there? Do people cut through on foot? Do kids play there? In a town that size, there ain’t no reason to make a stink about it. Maybe it needs a fence if it’s not meant to be accessible? Or maybe it needs a sign that says “no metal detecting”.

 

[Old coin hunter]

Obviously, you’ve lived there long enough to have decided it was a spot to hunt. I’m with ya on that. I come from small town and I’d hit that post office yard in a second. It’s federal property but there’s nothing that says you can’t detect. Do people walk their dogs around there? Do people cut through on foot? Do kids play there? In a town that size, there ain’t no reason to make a stink about it. Maybe it needs a fence if it’s not meant to be accessible? Or maybe it needs a sign that says “no metal detecting”.

I’ve lived here since 1959, and all the things you mentioned have taken place there. I even played on that lawn when I was a kid. HH Jim.

 

[dirt doctor]

I've often thought about doing the lawn of our old Post office and then immediately decided against it each time . I figured what happened to you ( or worse ) would probably happen to me ( it's also close to a rough part of town ) ,

 

[Old coin hunter]

I've often thought about doing the lawn of our old Post office and then immediately decided against it each time . I figured what happened to you ( or worse ) would probably happen to me ( it's also close to a rough part of town ) ,

You might want to read the rules and regulations for conduct on postal service property as there is no rule against it and there is a link posted in these comments. As it is in a bad part of town, that would maybe dictate not going there. HH Jim

 

[carver]

Maybe she thought you were looking for all the mail that they have not delivered. I got no mail Monday thru Friday.

Carver

 

[Old coin hunter]

Now that's funny . HH Jim

 

[Ronstar]

As I remember it....... there is usually a sign posted that says to the effect that all crimes committed on “this property” will be investigated by the FBI and or the Post Master General. Well, in talking with the local agent one day I learned only Federal US Code violations constituting a felony are investigated by the FBI and postal tamperings, illegal scams using postal services and the like are covered by the regional Inspector General reps. 99% sure you would be contacted by the local police and only asked to leave. But, you are right...... see what “law” they have that prohibits metal detecting, especially if you are only surface shooting (0-2”) or shallow recoveries (2-8”).
I cant tell you how many times I’ve been sent to community PO’s in response to improper postings, political signs, strange boxes, etc and no FBI guys ever showed up.......

 

[Old coin hunter]

Yea, my thoughts also. There is a link posted in this thread that I read and nowhere does it say I can't. HH, Jim.

 

[saltersnatch]

Says clearly removal of anything from property is strictly prohibited. FYI, Im on your side, just pointing that out.

 

[airburst93]

Some young kids riding four wheelers in the snow that fell here last week knocked down my mailbox,straddled the thing and snapped it off at ground level.I didn,t see it when it happened so can,t say precisly who it was but have a good idea.City ordinance prohibits riding four wheelers,or ATV,s as some call them on city streets but no one enforces it.Went to the P.O. and related my story.They told me to put up a new mailbox or no delivery.Where,s this USPS law Enforcement agency when you need them!!!!Gotta go put up that new box now.

 

[saltersnatch]

Some young kids riding four wheelers in the snow that fell here last week knocked down my mailbox,straddled the thing and snapped it off at ground level.I didn,t see it when it happened so can,t say precisly who it was but have a good idea.City ordinance prohibits riding four wheelers,or ATV,s as some call them on city streets but no one enforces it.Went to the P.O. and related my story.They told me to put up a new mailbox or no delivery.Where,s this USPS law Enforcement agency when you need them!!!!Gotta go put up that new box now.

That sucks , sorry to hear that.