How to pick the right curb strip for old coins

[Swing360]

the times you have been 'questioned' by the police-- are you having to give your name/show ID?

Once because this lady was kicking my new car and things were about to get real hectic for her and the husband, but the police showed up and I really can't think of any other times really. I suppose that would be the officers discretion. Sometimes I don't carry my wallet with me and stray miles from the car, so if I don't have it to produce they will just have to run my info some other way.

You aren't ducking the law are you? Cause this will eventually bring police contact at some point

I kid I kid

One thing to remember and I forgot to mention this, but when you see the police pull up. Drop your lesche, sampson, machine, pin pointer, everything.

I had my lesche on my hip and an officer backing up the officer I was speaking to a year ago or so was SUPER SUPER nervous (kept eyein my lesche) and seemed very ready to use whatever force he deemed necessary. The officer was clearly pretty green and even though his partner was calm and comfortable (he used to dig 15+ years ago) I suppose anything could have gone south quick.

 

[ecoast]

'metal detecting fugitive from justice' lol


no-- just all about my constitutional rights, and if not breaking the law, dislike being 'hassled'

no doubt sooner or later confrontation would ensue, so I was curious.

 

[Bitpusher]

the times you have been 'questioned' by the police-- are you having to give your name/show ID?

Whether or not you must provide ID varies from state to state.

 

[ecoast]

Yessir... I am aware

 

[machineman]

Why? Are you going to start prying out bricks if you get a good tone?

Nope, I would make a small thin hook tool, and hope to hook out any good coins. I would be looking between not under. If the target was hard to get I would move on. Tareing up the street would look bad.

 

[IDXMonster]

Great informative thread here...it almost seems as though at times the whole curb strip idea can just be too confrontational and not worth it, being as most belong to the gubmint but are the responsibility of the landowner,many of who mistakenly believe they actually own them. I might feel that way too...."jeez,I have to shovel it,mow it...I should have more say than some stranger looking to dig it up,right"? And herein lies the ever-expanding "gray area". Well,I say it's a lot like a day in court,if you can prove your point or the other side isn't arguing the point,you win. We are losing places to hunt every day it seems,building a relationship with the local police is paramount. Wave,be friendly,introduce yourself when possible....when they ARE called,if that happens,they already know who you are. I know this has been mentioned but it's worth mentioning again. They are the judge in these circumstances,it's best to know the judge. We have to try to set,or in some cases,reverse the status quo. Sometimes it's smart to walk away,but not just "because"....

 

[iwillbot]

The cops in Port T sound really chill. The cops have never been called on me before (at least to my knowledge) but I just don't imagine it going by so well regardless of curb strips being city property. I guess I will have to call the cops on myself to see!

 

[DS_Digger]

I'm definitely not fully comfortable yet just stopping and detecting in front of any old house (which technically I'm allowed to do where I live). I've just assumed the average homeowner isn't aware of curb strip ownership and would throw a fit. I could be wrong, but I just can't get over the possibility of a confrontation.

What I have done occasionally is searched bank-owned foreclosures in my area, since I feel I'm far less likely to get hassled when the house is vacant.

I've found my only two silver spills and my lone SLQ on curb strips.

 

[crusader234]

If any one wants to confront me at 4 am that's fine by me, though I do have a degree in melting into the shadows so good luck.

 

[*Rooster*]

Hunting sidewalk strips

I would like to know if you ask permission from the home owners prior to hunting the curb strips. I am aware that they are actually community property, but have been run off on several occasions when I tried to hunt those strips that look so good. Help me!!!

 

[Jasonlwirt]

Look at this amazing strip

After reading this great thread, thank you 360, did some research on Google maps. Look at this strip in front of a church founded in 1791. Looks to have promise.

 

[Jasonlwirt]

Curb strip second view

Second picture

 

[Jason in Enid]

While your site definitely has potential, it's also got a huge downside. See that light pole, and the one down the street? You most likely have a utility easement right there which means it has probably been dug and back-filled many times.

It's not a reason to abandon (it would only take about a minute to swipe that tiny strip) but it's something to think about.

 

[Swing360]

I keep seeming to let this thread go longer than I mean to without replies. For that I apologize.

Rooster: there are a few instances when I will LET SOMEONE KNOW MY INTENT, but I don't knock and ask permission. If you have done your homework and are sure the curb strips are city property then don't let anybody run you off. That's a personal problem on your end.

The best I can recommend is to try and diffuse the situation (see previous posts on my finds cup) and let them know that you appreciate the way they take care of the city easements and as a professional in your field you will do the utmost to maintain the level of care that they have.

ORRRRR... You can have them point out their property marker which will always be on the other side of the sidewalk. My favorite is the guy/gal who says "I don't know where they are" and I always proceed to ask them "then why are we having this conversation on property when you don't know where yours is"

So many variables as to how you can go about it. my demeanor will always mirrror the person I'm talking too.





JASON: I appreciate you stopping by. I will have to agree with JasoninEnid when he says the curb pictured will more than likely be relatively lack luster.

The poles only bum me out a little bit, but my experience tells me that that road has been re-worked a couple of times. You can see the differences in concrete pattern/color/texture all over the place. I've never done REALLY well on easements that sit in front of churches and I contribute that to the fact that they keep stuff pretty immaculate usually. Ie: more sod and concrete work.

I HAVE however done well on the grounds of the church (with permission) regardless of new/old ground with jewelry and boring clad

 

[stingray]

swing - i just notice that there are property that one side has walkways and the rest sides dont. usually in the corners where one side has lot of traffic while some side doesnt have. so they dont have walkways.
how do you go by this? do you just leave that area where there is no sidewalks?

 

[DuncanIdaho]

thanks for the info in the thread guys..

 

[medicchief]

 

[blev]

great thread guys and gal's. HH blev

 

[Swing360]

swing - i just notice that there are property that one side has walkways and the rest sides dont. usually in the corners where one side has lot of traffic while some side doesnt have. so they dont have walkways.
how do you go by this? do you just leave that area where there is no sidewalks?

I guess I'm just not quite sure what you are asking... How about a picture of what you are trying to describe.

We are almost at 100 replies. Crazy. This is my most popular thread to date and I am proud of it. Thanks to everybody that has participated thus far.

 

[Jon Stewart]

This has been a good read.

Would like to make one small suggestion. I am a retired LEO so I speak with some experience. Most of the time officers are dispatched to the scene. If you are not breaking the law, just co-operate with the officer even if you are legal and wants to see your ID. He probably has to make a report because he was dispatched to the area from a caller. Many times I rode up on a detectorist, got out just to shoot the breeze and see how he was doing. Not once bothered anyone even when I was sent by 911.

Especially in todays climate of inti police. Not saying that they would but they can makes things rough on you as you drive away and then you will produce some ID.