Detecting with strangers, any advice here?

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I found someone who is researching the same legend as me, and we're planning to meet at the area of interest. We've exchanged email and phone numbers, and they seem interested in the hunt. What advice can you guys lend me to be safe, when detecting with someone you've never met before?
 

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It could be fun or it could be worse you just never know. I like to meet people in person a few times and get to know them a little before I turn my back on them in the woods if you know what I mean? Years ago me and my brother went with some nuts we met at a show. It was fun up until we started digging and they came up hanging over our shoulder to see what we found and checking all around us while we were trying to find our item. My brother was polite and tried not to say anything the first few times. But he laid everything down at one point and went easy on them and asked them to get back and stick to their own path and to stop cramping him. They apologized and it didn't happen again. Like when you go fishing and you get a good catch and suddenly everyone is casting over your line. For some reason even some grown people can't resist acting like a child when they get excited.
 

BeauS said:
I found someone who is researching the same legend as me, and we're planning to meet at the area of interest. We've exchanged email and phone numbers, and they seem interested in the hunt. What advice can you guys lend me to be safe, when detecting with someone you've never met before?
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Are you by chance researching Superstition Mountain outside Phoenix?
 

It wouldn't hurt to have a picture of the two of you and give that and his car plate # and phone number to one of your friends or family and tell them where you are going and when you'll be back. He could be the best person in the world but today you just never know. And at best people would have have a starting point if you didn't show up. Meeting him first out in public and getting to know him is a good idea.
 

I have met no less than a dozen TNet members. Some were hundreds of miles from home. I have had nothing but good experiences. Actually, the best experiences of my short MDing career.

I always speak with them, and let them know what I am all about, as well as feel them out. Make sure that you two have the same interests and hunt capabilities. Usually a nut case will exhibit some personality anomaly that is easily picked up on... unless you are the nut case, then the other person will probably not want to meet you... unless you both are nut cases, then it should work out great!

Best of luck to you!
 

Strangers, even if they share the same interests as you, are still strangers, and in the end may not be people you like, trust or would ordinarily spend time with. So, I sure would start with public space meetings where you can both exchange basics and get a read on the other person. Even then, greed can do bad things to a person's ethics sometimes so if you are going to search together, you want to agree ahead of time on how you will work together. Suppose you do find a great lead or spot together, can each bring others into the loop or onto the site? Can you hunt the site alone without the other present? Good stuff to talk about before the situation occurs.
 

Call them on the phone and chat for a while. I have never had any issues with people I have met on this and other forums. I don't like loading my stuff in their car, I prefer to have my own wheels at all time.
 

@beepbeep: I'll try to get a plate #, we have each other's phone numbers and I think I can get a picture of them. I'll try and get a phone call in to chat before we go.
 

I never meet with or go with some one i do not really know .... I always like to play it safe ...
 

First you state someone, then use the word they. Is it one person or more?
 

Just be like Will Rogers, "I never met a man I didn't like". All of us are strangers to each other and until that meeting takes place you will stay strangers. You may meet and not like the vibes you get, in which case you never have to go again with them. I would drive separate and have your own research and equipment, don't loan to the other until you feel comfortable.
 

I live in Connecticut, and have no car. I do not have any problems with coin shooting with people I do not know. I have a friend call me about 4 hours after I left, and if I do not return, they call the police. Searching for buried treasures is difference story. I know of a buried treasure for 15 years, and have not dug it up, because I know nobody I can trust. You need to have a written contract with them and the land owners. The best way to sell treasures is through coin auctions. Coins are worth difference because of dates and conditions. Best of luck. Take pictures of both of you, and car. Good luck.
 

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Never, ever, under any circumstance, or offer treasure hunt or metal detect with a "stranger." It's hard enough with a friend or family member.
 

the biggest problem you could have is being successful,at any level.Watch treasure of the sierra madre again my friend.You are likely gonna spend the trip hoping you find nothing,and that would actually be preferable.I wouldnt even consider it.get a buddy or family member to team up with.you are talking about much more than a casual detecting trip...run away !!

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