What are we!

[rusticbob]

I am getting ready to have some business/introduction cards made to present to landowners for detecting this summer. My question is what should I call myself? Metal detector sound like an item, not a hobby. Metal detectorologist? Treasure hunter? Relic and coin finder? I am at a loss, any ideas?

 

[stetam]

I am getting ready to have some business/introduction cards made to present to landowners for detecting this summer. My question is what should I call myself? Metal detector sound like an item, not a hobby. Metal detectorologist? Treasure hunter? Relic and coin finder? I am at a loss, any ideas?

Bag the business card idea. Just introduce yourself and be friendly. If anyone hands me a business card they are history.

 

[rusticbob]

I live in rural Vermont, some of the best, old properties are owned by rich “ out of State” landowners. They are leery and skeptical of unannounced people showing up without any idea if they are legitimate detectors, or just casing the place for a robbery.
Your idea might work someplace, but I think I will try to look professional.

 

[MasonDixonMding]

I some times give my business card after we have a conversation, so the owner has my phone number. But other than that I don’t use them. What ever you do don’t use the word treasure. I use words like fun, hobby, detecting, history.
Good luck

 

[Xxray]

Metal Detecting Professional ?

 

[rcornell]

I am a Metal Detecting Enthusiast

 

[rcornell]

I don't use a business card. If, when I door knock, they say Yes... I don't need one. If, when I door knock, they say No... a business card is not going to help (unless in the remote chance they lost a wedding ring in the next week or two). If they are Not Home, I suppose I could leave one on the door? They are NOT going to call me or email me (unless lost ring). They may remember me because of the card when I try again... not sure it would help with getting the Yes. IMHO. I have had very good luck. I am much more surprised at a No than I am at a Yes.

 

[pulltab66]

Detectorist!
I have business cards and find they come in handy. I usually give them at the end of a conversation. My cards have my name, address, phone number and email. I use it for information, not as a sales tool. On the next batch, I may include something that identifies me as that guys who metal detects.

 

[LovestheShiny!]

You are a detectorist. You are an "ist!"

Coin collector - Numismatist
Stamp collector - Philatelist
Doll Collector - Plangonologist
Cheese label collector - Fromologist
Butterfly collector - Lepidopterist
Bank Note collector - Notaphilist
Shell collector - Conchologist

 

[stetam]

I guess if you live in the land of the Bern then yes use that upity up professional approach. Half the farms I hunt the owners still speak Pennsylvania Dutch.

 

[rusticbob]

I guess if you live in the land of the Bern then yes use that upity up professional approach. Half the farms I hunt the owners still speak Pennsylvania Dutch.

Just the rich hobby farms. Too close to NYC and Boston I guess!

 

[rusticbob]

I am a Metal Detecting Enthusiast

I think we have a winner, even I would understand!

 

[Xxray]

Detectorist - Dumb word.
Enthusiast - Perhaps even dumber. Not that I care what people want to call themselves.

 

[rcornell]

Detectorist - Dumb word.
Enthusiast - Perhaps even dumber. Not that I care what people want to call themselves.

You seem like a very enthusiastic person.... lol!

 

[GroundSweeper]

Advertise yourself as an lawn aeration company and charge them $ for the pleasure of digging up their yard

I kid, I kid!

What about "Metal Detecting Hobbyist" or "Metal Detecting Historian" or "Archaeologically Inspired Excavator" I don't know.

I would NOT use "Professional Swinger" though, that was a bad idea let me tell you.

 

[markinmichigan]

Detectorist or metal detectorist carries the best connotation. Treasure/beach digger implies messy digging with little care. Metal detector guy implies "the guy with beeping thing" Relic hunter or coin shooter is mostly a term we use.

 

[vmc1161]

You are a detectorist. You are an "ist!"

Coin collector - Numismatist
Stamp collector - Philatelist
Doll Collector - Plangonologist
Cheese label collector - Fromologist
Butterfly collector - Lepidopterist
Bank Note collector - Notaphilist
Shell collector - Conchologist

I like the list even though I can't pronounce most of them.

 

[Diga]

I would NOT use "Professional Swinger" though, that was a bad idea let me tell you.

Why was that a bad idea? Did you get invited to a party you weren't prepared for or something?

 

[GroundSweeper]

Why was that a bad idea? Did you get invited to a party you weren't prepared for or something?

 

[bottlecap4u]

I keep my cards in the back pocket and introduce my self as a history enthusiast and go from there. As a closer sometimes I use the card or provide it if they ask for it.