Is metal detecting still fun?

[pepperj]

Silver coins are nice, I have found out over the past 50 years or so they are becoming harder and harder to find, out here when I do find one they are deteriorated to scrap value. So for me I prefer parks, where I can find jewelry, or prospecting where I find nuggets. If I add up the scrap value of silver coins found over the past 10 years, I might get $50, but the scrap value of jewelry might be $5k, (I'm off but just a ratio)

Well the ratio of finding silvers vs clad was certainly higher in the 70s and early 80s.

Parks vs cellar holes is another factor.
But usually when they show up it's a good day of digging.

 

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[Oregon Viking]

Referring to me as "Dude"(try to be more respectful of other posters).

I like the idea about putting your hand out to say stop. I carry the hammer around more often. It's more of a deterent than the digger.
Some of your other arguments I couldn't make sense of.

I did say in my original post, it was just a rant and wasn't expecting the vitriol and some of the long-winded replies. I actually thought I would get more relatability in replies. Some people said, "I can't relate".

In general, be respectful of others on the site. And maybe people will stick around.

Well you don't have to worry about people being respectful and sticking around....When your banned!

 

[oldkoot]

Well you don't have to worry about people being respectful and sticking around....When your banned!

He may be banned but he can still see these post so hopefully he will realize he is his own worst enemy

 

[bc5391]

Restoration work around Eastern Ontario is as rare as hen's teeth it seems.

Insurance Companies pay the bills. In/out quick jobs.

I hear you on the YT videos.
Fast forwarding is a great feature.

Though I have used YT in the fix/repairs.

Some are good, and some should be just outed for their crap.

Goes for the detecting videos.
Fast forward, see results, wrap up.

The term "Showboats" is useful for many.

I agree

 

[Trezurehunter]

I've been detecting for 35 years, and every outing is still a thrill for me. If it's not, it's time to give it up.