carl6405
Greenie
- Dec 28, 2014
- 11
- 6
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Eqinox 800, Whites V3i
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Hi folks.. just trying to get some input on how this situation might be handled. So, I know someone that might have found a piece of lost history that is potentially quite valuable. Not millions but maybe a few thousand. It is a lost gold artifact and will leave it like that. So, this find if reported would actually correct an error that was recorded in the history books as it has dates and names on it of an event that took place.
The scenario is permission was given to relic hunt a private property but the "what if a valued item is found" factor was never brought up. Now, something of value was found on this property.
Should the person that found the relic let the property owner know? Also, there is a historical society and museum that relates to this item. Thinking they might be a potential buyer of the object. One idea is to approach the property owner, make them aware and let them know of paying them a percentage of what the item gets sold for.
If word gets out, it will likely make the local papers.
Its a conundrum and would like to give my friend some good advice. Just wanting to see what you all think or would do.
Thank you.
The scenario is permission was given to relic hunt a private property but the "what if a valued item is found" factor was never brought up. Now, something of value was found on this property.
Should the person that found the relic let the property owner know? Also, there is a historical society and museum that relates to this item. Thinking they might be a potential buyer of the object. One idea is to approach the property owner, make them aware and let them know of paying them a percentage of what the item gets sold for.
If word gets out, it will likely make the local papers.
Its a conundrum and would like to give my friend some good advice. Just wanting to see what you all think or would do.
Thank you.