Active detectorists ? [Metal detectors]

[Tymless]

Any retired people, who devote much of their time to this hobby?

[crete]

sorry no , is it very interesting ? have you found anything of value ?

[Tymless]

Yes!!! Fascinating, addictive!! No,, nothing significant enough to change economic circumstances. I was visiting Europe two or three times each year to dig Roman stuff. However, I've recently lost my 'free' flying privileges,,,and my tiny pension imposes limits.
There have been several significant Roman hoards unearthed in England over the past four or five years. The Hoxne and Somerset hoards....several million pounds value. In Turkey a few yrs. ago, a hoard of 10 million value. In Spain couple years ago, a hoard slightly over 2000 Moorish gold coins...as of yet unvalued...perhaps invaluable...nothing like it ever found.

Crete, would your name have any association with the 'island'? That would be a fascinating place to search....if permissible..

If you're interested in pursuing this hobby....PM me. I am in the USA.

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[heathfield]

Tymless - archaeologists hate people like you, and for good reason. No truly responsible metal detectors' club would allow you your activities as a member. You provide the very reason why detectorists have been given a bad name.

[Tymless]

Dear old Heathfield, my feelings are writhing in anguish over such possibilities. Seriously, "hate" seems a bit harsh, eh? You're probably an expert in hyperbole...or is it trolling? However, archeologists even dislike each other. But , especially 'amateurs' [like myself] who upstage them, , or the Heinrich Schliemanns and countless others who've probably contributed at least as much to History as most archeologists.

And, finally old foggyheath, what could you possibly know about my efforts...recovery methods, or what 'responsible clubs' I may or may not be a member of ?