What do you do with your finds?

[knightsquad]

Do you save them forever?
Do you sell the Silver ones for cash?
Do you put em in protective things
and keep them?

Just curious what everyone does'

Thank
Pete

 

[Mason Jarr]

I clean mine to my level of satisfaction then put then in Airtite Coin vaults. I put the coin vaults in a huge cigar box my uncle gave me. On rainy days or during the winter I get the cigar box out and go through the coins and try to remember where I found them. I have a great magnifying glass that really helps bring out the fine details of coins. I don't think I could ever get rid of my finds, but I suppose if I fell on hard times I might have to sell some.

 

[Elton]

I used to save them. In fact earlier this year I posted a pic of my display case just before I tore it down. I realized no one in my family really had an interest in them..

In fact my "Better Half" thinks were all nuts .......... I kept the Silver and Gold and will soon be selling what I have...

 

[knightsquad]

Great idea for those rainy days, yes...
What type of magnifier you using?

Pete

I clean mine to my level of satisfaction then put then in Airtite Coin vaults. I put the coin vaults in a huge cigar box my uncle gave me. On rainy days or during the winter I get the cigar box out and go through the coins and try to remember where I found them. I have a great magnifying glass that really helps bring out the fine details of coins. I don't think I could ever get rid of my finds, but I suppose if I fell on hard times I might have to sell some.

 

[Mason Jarr]

It's actually one I got at Jo Ann fabrics. I guess it's used for sewing? It's about 5 inches across, but has a smaller, more powerful lens mounted in the lower half. That smaller lens really brings out the magnification level. I think it was maybe $20, but I used their 50% off coupon and got it for $10 plus tax.

 

[knightsquad]

Very good, I'll check out some fabric stores.
I have one of those shop ones, round with a circular light around the
inside. I guess it's good but not sure about the power of it...

It's actually one I got at Jo Ann fabrics. I guess it's used for sewing? It's about 5 inches across, but has a smaller, more powerful lens mounted in the lower half. That smaller lens really brings out the magnification level. I think it was maybe $20, but I used their 50% off coupon and got it for $10 plus tax.

 

[Tenspeed]

If I can identify and owner I will return an item to them or if an item is historically related to where I am hunting I will give it to the owner. Otherwise all my silver coins are placed in 2x2 holders with date and location found and I have a coin box to keep them in. Rings and such go in a plastic tackle box so they are easily accessible. I did give a lead cowboy to the owner of a home because it was his as a child.

I have yet to sell anything. I have given away some things is someone shows a special interest.

I think it depends on circumstances.