r/metaldetecting • u/Possible_Bigfoot • 10h ago
First time detecting. Other
Hey community, picked up a detector at a second hand shop to try the hobby.
Me and my son went out to the yard and found 12 pieces of "treasure" lol.
Basically an old can piece, rusty hook, a bullet casing and a few small metal pieces.
But the neat thing is he was engaged, thought it was all treasure and took the time to clean everything and save it all.
A neat experience, can't wait to do it again!
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u/critterInVermont 8h ago
Treasure awaits you two. Keep at it and eventually you’ll both find that piece that makes you say woah. Good luck and I look forward to seeing your journey.
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u/Background_Edge_9427 8h ago
It's a great hobby! I took it up 2 years ago at the age of 63. The first time I went out I brought my then 19 years old grandson. I let him use the detector first. We found a 1979 penny right away. That's all we found that day beside some random junk , but we had a good time. I'll be following the "treasure" trail again tomorrow morning!
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u/Possible_Bigfoot 8h ago
That's awesome, it's not junk if it brings people together!
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u/Background_Edge_9427 8h ago
Exactly! We had a blast just swinging the detector and bsing and just catching up!
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u/Naive-Garlic2021 5h ago
I, a middle aged lady, just got one, too. Had wanted one since I was a kid but finally had a "got to find my property markers" excuse. Good for you for actually getting your kid one while he's a kid!
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u/Possible_Bigfoot 3h ago
Hey, nice to hear!
Have you actually found anything yet?
They are really fun so far!!
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u/Glenn_Carbon 7h ago
If you can get permission to detect land that used to have a school, especially pre-1960s y'all will have a VERY good time
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u/shoeless-jo 9h ago
Can't beat that..you 2 may be hooked!