joshknoxville
New Member
Hi, I am Josh. I live in Knoxville, TN. I had a White's Coinmaster ( I think that is what it was called) growing up that I found in my grandparent's attic. I loved playing with it even though I don't think I ever found anything other than a rusty nail or screw.
A few years back, I found a stash of old brass buttons in the attic of the house I had purchased. The house dated back to the 1800's, and I assumed they were probably Civil War buttons. It didn't mean much to me then, and I sold them to a collector for a fraction of what they were worth I am sure. I have always been a history buff, but didn't think to research.
I have been interested in collecting since then, but collecting by buying doesn't really bring any gratification. I decided I'd get another metal detector.
I haven't used it yet, don't really know where to go with it. I purchased a Garrett Ace 250, so I hope it is sufficient.
If any of you have any tips for someone who hasn't done this before that would be great, or a list of specific places I could go in my area would be awesome too. Just from reading I see the general "go to a park" stuff, but not being familiar with East Tennessee where I live now, some specific leads would be awesome. Thanks for listening to me ramble!
A few years back, I found a stash of old brass buttons in the attic of the house I had purchased. The house dated back to the 1800's, and I assumed they were probably Civil War buttons. It didn't mean much to me then, and I sold them to a collector for a fraction of what they were worth I am sure. I have always been a history buff, but didn't think to research.
I have been interested in collecting since then, but collecting by buying doesn't really bring any gratification. I decided I'd get another metal detector.
I haven't used it yet, don't really know where to go with it. I purchased a Garrett Ace 250, so I hope it is sufficient.
If any of you have any tips for someone who hasn't done this before that would be great, or a list of specific places I could go in my area would be awesome too. Just from reading I see the general "go to a park" stuff, but not being familiar with East Tennessee where I live now, some specific leads would be awesome. Thanks for listening to me ramble!
from northern Virginia.
