Greetings from York, PA.

[lovetodig]

I am an "old" newbie from York, PA who detected for a while during my teen years using one of those $10.00 yard sale detectors and pretty much bombed at it. I am now 41 with kids of my own and have restarted, I must say that it was an episode of "Diggers" that peaked my interest. I went and bought a Bounty Hunter Lone Star because I heard it was a good starter unit. I am waiting for a thaw to really put it to the test but I have been searching local to keep me busy. My kids now watch "Diggers" regularly and can't wait to go out with me this spring.

My big question is this: Is it a good idea to "plant" some treasures (coins) for my kids to find to make it fun for them or is that "cheating". The only thing I don't like about "Diggers" is that a whole day is compressed into one show and my kids think that as soon as the detector goes on coins pop up. I have explained that it could take time to get a find and sometimes you come back empty handed. I was going to dig everything the first few times so the kids can get a feel for the sounds in the headphones. Any suggestions?

Well truly glad to be here and look forward to a long time of digging.

 

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[vpnavy]

Welcome aboard from another member of the great state of Pennsylvania! A few years ago I planted an old quarter near the shed about two inches down when I heard the Granddaughter was coming up to visit for a few weeks. I brought out the old MD and asked my Granddaughter if she wanted to go out MD'ng. Naturally, she grabbed it and out we went. OMG - when the puppy started singing near the shed - her eye's lit up and to this day she still talks about it. Oh yea, now - everytime she comes up - she heads straight for the MD and out we go to make memories.

 

[ret-detector]

Welcome...

from Central Florida!

I'd certainly 'plant' some treasures to spark the interest of the kids.
Heck, come on and put some in my backyard, I'm new...I'd get a charge out of it, too.
PM me for address and area of garden to plant gold coins.

ret

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[jeff of pa]

Welcome to the forum lovetodig

Is it a good idea to "plant" some treasures (coins)
for my kids to find to make it fun for them or is that "cheating".

Actually a good idea to get them used to detecting & Keep them interested.

It's only cheating if you bury them for yourself to dig

 

[copperpenny]

Welcome from So Cal, HH !!!!!

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome to TNet!

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[hamiddetecting]

 

[Urban Grund]

Welcome from Michigan!

 

[lovetodig]

Thanks to everyone for the welcomes, Looking forward to posting some finds coming up soon.

 

[williamsingr]

Take your kids to your local schools and search under the bleachers, you will find instant clad every where and wont have to plant any coins to find

 

[lovetodig]

Great suggestion, will try that this weekend!

 

[amishboy]

Not cheating actually a great way to train on your new detector. If you want to do lancaster pa northern md pm me thanks and good luck. Glenn

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