The purpose of this website is to share my experiences on the fascinating hobby of metal detecting so
perhaps others may get a better idea of what it is all about.
I have been metal detecting on and off for the last five years until I recently decided to take up the hobby a little more seriously. During the last few
years one of the things that I have learned searching with nothing more than basic machine is to really get a feel for the sounds and responses that various
metal targets make. I slowly began to build up a picture of what responses I got from certain items such as coins, buckles, brooches and buttons. I guess I
really got to know that familiar tone!
One of the common misconceptions about metal detecting is that people think that they can just go out and expect to find the mother lode first time, when in
reality it can take many years before they find finally something of any significance. I will say this to anyone thinking of starting up the hobby. Use an
older less complicated instrument at first and learn the audible difference between the signals you get because it will help you to interpret what the detector
is trying to say. If you get good experience from learning the ropes then you will waste less time digging up junk and more time getting the more desirable
finds. Another thing that I have learned is perseverance and persistence, never give up, even if you don't find anything at first, keep going! You are bound
to find something decent in the end. I have gone out on many occasions with other people and they have found hammered and roman coins and I have come home with
nothing. But I know in the back of my mind one day I will find something that even exceeds my expectations and it's that thought which is one of the key
pleasure of this hobby.
As well as a metal detectorist I am also a keen coin collector which helps with grading, pricing and looking after old coins as and when I find them. If you
are a beginner and would like a few tips on cleaning grading and pricing of old English coins please click on the links available. It is important if you wish
to sell items such as coins on the market what to expect and to understand how and why particular coins are worth more than others. |
