thanks for the welcome

[colbrianlect]

thanks to all for the welcome ..was wondering something though has everyone here, would you say found something of value?..so far I have found 56 cents a match box car and a bunch of junk in my back yard..lol..I haven't ventured far because I know iI have to be careful where I go..We camp alot but in state camp grounds who do I contact about detecting there?..what places are off limits period?...can anyone help..with info or maybe even a good book about the do's and don't of detecting..thanks again all

[homefire]

My wedding ring was found back in the 70's. Does that count? I made my wife's wedding band from gold I found. Does that count?

My fist marriage only lasted 5 years! Store bought Rings!

This one is going on 12 and strong! Does that count?

Yep, there be Treasures out there!

As fer your camping in state camp grounds, most have a camp host! I would be asking them or contact the state gov. All states be different!

[colbrianlect]

ya it all counts...if metal detecting gives me a strong happy marriage then all i need to find is junk cause i would have found all the treasure i need..

[homefire]

Welcome to the group! Your going to find goodies if you look enough! Times be good , times be slack!!

You know any thing about Pirates? Next week there will be a contest. I'm sure no one will mind having another ship mate.

It's a hoot!

Check out the Quest for Treasure link!

[Georgia girl]

The value of something means different things to different people, even though I havnt found anything worth a big amount of money, I get pleasure out of finding the little treasures that speaks of a history of a town from days gone by or a civil war relic that was held by a soldier on his last day in this life. A bullet that missed its target or a compact lost by someone 80 years ago. Some people here are fortunate enough to have found class rings or cell phones that were of value to the owner but not so much to the finder so they have found the rightful owners and returned to them, thier lost treasures. There is value in that act of kindness. Myself I have picked up a syringe at a playground and disposed of it properly before a child stepped on it possibly infecting them with a life threatening disease. To me it was more valuable to find that needle then to have found a ring. I value my time metal detecting because I find it a peaceful and interesting hobby and if one day I get lucky enough to find something of monetary value yes I will certainly do the happy dance but if I dont then thats ok cause Im doing something that I enjoy and Im meeting great folks on TQ and that to me is the real value of life. Im babbling now this probably wasnt the answer you were looking for, but your question made me think for a moment and this is what came up with. G-girl

[The TINMAN]

I Don't Think It Could be Put Any Better Then That G girl !
colbrianlect... I have found alot of Great stuff, Nothing extemely valuable yet but I keep looking. It,s there, You just have to find it and thats the Best part... The anticipation of what may be in that hole or in your scoop. If Yoou check out The FInds Forum, You will see lots of Great finds. One TQ member.. I believe Chicago Ron found a Plat & Diamond ring.. Tried to to find the owner and did.. Turned out the ring was worth $10,000.00 plus. The Guy was so grateful that he made him the same exact ring. Lots of Great Finds like that and Lots and lots of Little ones to that can be as Great depending how ya look at It. Just research different areas depending on what kind of hunting your doing. Read different Books and Magazines and talk to OLD Folks wherever your at as they are a wealth of Knowledge.There is a lot of info in the different forums here and if ya read back to some of the older posts. Hope ya join us in our High seas Adventure starting next Mon. just check out the Quest For Treasure Forum, some nice prizes to be had. Dick Stouts has a Great Book... " Where to find lost treasure " and if ya PM me your adress.. I have a little one from garretts that I will send to you. It'is not much as others but may get ya goin in the right direction. Your gonna have Good days.. Your gonna have bad days.. We all do but if ya believe and keep searchin one day will be that GREAT Day !

Good Luck & HH
The TINMAN

[INDY]

Hello and Welcome to TQ
There's alot of "treasure" out there to be found, you just got to get out there and look for it....Good Luck

[Ric-san]

colbrianect ...good luck on future hunts and a big WELCOME to TQ...!!! Each state is different, each county is different, each city/municipality is different. Here in Florida, no go on state grounds...go figure...DOH! city/county so far, no troubles.... Just ask and hunt for the good stuff...

Rick

[grasshopper]

yes there are plenty of valuables out there...take this coin for example:

Stack's: Rare Coins For Sale: Numismatic Auctions

good luck finding some great places to detect, i hope you find some goodies!!

[EBCIII]

Hey colbrianlect gald you like the site. Lots of good info on the site.

Things of value. Yes you can find value and in many places. I have 2 items that I have found that I value. One is my only gold ring. It has dollar value, but I value it because I found it. My second item has very little money value. It is a bus token for the town I live in. I found it in my wifes grandmothers yard. I like to think she dropped it and I found it. To me it is valuable. To a collector, not really.

So yes it is a great hobby. I bet your 1st item you value may suprise you, Beale.