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<p>[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1064376, member: 13650"]It's not for the faint of heart. For some practice, go out and hand dig about 40 holes while it's 85 and humid. It's easy to forget that the holes don't dig themselves. And then, even with discriminate set you'll be finding junk. </p><p><br /></p><p> I think it really depends on location and properties you think you have available. Out east would be awesome. Illinois pretty much sucks. Virtually no chance of finding 18th century stuff. I've never found any more than modern change but have found a lot of that. I got a Garrett Pro Pointer this year so I look forward to having that for assistance in the future. </p><p><br /></p><p> Somebody on here found a really nice draped bust dime that was worth about $400 out in PA. </p><p><br /></p><p> It's not easy to get access to "good" property. Many people don't want you digging up their yards, while others think whatever is in the ground on their property is theirs. Even if they have no way of knowing or finding what is there. </p><p><br /></p><p> IME, it's easy to read wild success stories on the internet and dream about your own. In actual practice, most people will not be interested in it for long.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> Edit: Just wanted to add that it really pays to have some knowledge of the land before you take off searching. Many homes have had fill brought in which basically buries the old ground. Where ever there's been fill, I wouldn't waste my time. If you don't know the area, this becomes more difficult. Original untouched ground where people gathered in the past, is where you'll want to be.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 1064376, member: 13650"]It's not for the faint of heart. For some practice, go out and hand dig about 40 holes while it's 85 and humid. It's easy to forget that the holes don't dig themselves. And then, even with discriminate set you'll be finding junk. I think it really depends on location and properties you think you have available. Out east would be awesome. Illinois pretty much sucks. Virtually no chance of finding 18th century stuff. I've never found any more than modern change but have found a lot of that. I got a Garrett Pro Pointer this year so I look forward to having that for assistance in the future. Somebody on here found a really nice draped bust dime that was worth about $400 out in PA. It's not easy to get access to "good" property. Many people don't want you digging up their yards, while others think whatever is in the ground on their property is theirs. Even if they have no way of knowing or finding what is there. IME, it's easy to read wild success stories on the internet and dream about your own. In actual practice, most people will not be interested in it for long. Edit: Just wanted to add that it really pays to have some knowledge of the land before you take off searching. Many homes have had fill brought in which basically buries the old ground. Where ever there's been fill, I wouldn't waste my time. If you don't know the area, this becomes more difficult. Original untouched ground where people gathered in the past, is where you'll want to be.[/QUOTE]
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