Bill_Ace_350
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Bill_Ace_350, I think your on target with the landowner thinking what am I getting out of this. I think permissions may have to come with the landowner getting something out of the deal and this depending on the area you live in. Saw a rundown farmhouse 1880's for sale hadn't had the grass mowed probably since last September. Called the realtor up and offered to mow once free for a permission to detect. He couldn't say deal fast enough. This isn't going to happen a lot but think you got to think outside the box in these times.
I have always voluntarily showed the landowners my finds. I found a souvenir spoon from the world's fair. They thought it was real cool. Asked me what I was going to do with it.
Told them clean it and display it, which I did.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, if you're lucky to get a permission, remember you aren't doing the landowners a favor, they are doing you a favor.
If they set rules, you are free to accept them or free to move on.
If you accept them, I think you should honor them.
If you make a finds arrangement, I think you should honor it.
Off of my soapbox....
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