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People may have seen folks with metal detectors on the beach at the shore. One man participating in this hobby is kind of a hero after he found a class ring in the ocean and he reunited the ring with the family it belongs to.

Our team member Bill Busarello found and returned four wedding rings with his treasure-hunting hobby last year. Check out this report on Foxnews

https://www.fox29.com/news/nj-metal-detectorist-unearths-family-heirloom-for-full-circle-fathers-day-moment

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The grass and field

When conducting metal detection activities in grassy areas and fields, we are mindful of preserving the aesthetic appeal of your property. Here’s how we ensure minimal impact:

1. Surface-Level Finds: For items located at the surface, minimal disturbance is required. We simply brush blades of grass aside to retrieve the lost item, leaving the area largely undisturbed.
2. Sub-Surface Finds: When retrieving items located below the surface, we use a knife-like digging tool to cut a plug out of the ground. The replaced plug leaves a small amount of dirt around the hole, which typically becomes unnoticeable after a light rainfall or activation of sprinklers.
3. Larger Areas: In cases requiring a larger search area, we use a sharp spade to extract items. The excavated dirt is piled to the side and replaced, and the grass plug is placed back on top and tamped down minimizing impact on the surrounding grass or field. Again the excavated area is normally indistinguishable from the surrounding area after good rainfall.
4. Field Considerations: In fields or unfinished areas, all holes are filled in with the excavated material and tamped down. Following a light rainfall, any plugged areas become virtually undetectable, ensuring minimal impact on the landscape.

Through these methods, we prioritize the preservation of your lawn and fields, ensuring that our metal detection activities have minimal long-term impact on your property’s appearance.

This Irish token from 1600s was found in NJ with a MineLabs 800. After some extensive research found out how it got to Philadelphia area.

Andrew Robeson dropped it after coming to America from Clonemel Ireland. The coin has both his name and Irish county on it. He was a proprietor of West Jersey. Immigrated to the Province of West Jersey from Clonmel, Ireland in 1676, along with his wife Elizabeth Robeson, his son Samuel Robeson, and his nephew, Andrew Robeson, Jr.

They were originally from Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland. He lived at “Shoomac Park” near Philadelphia, having bought the estate on November 11, 1690. He renamed it Roxboro. The first coin that we could trace back to the original owner from the Historical and Genealogical Account of Andrew Robeson: of Scotland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and of His Descendants from 1653 to 1916, “He died in Nov. 1694, and was buried in the ‘Friends’ burying-ground,’ Phila. Pa., though Mr. Hudson states that he was ‘not a Friend.’ His wife, and son Samuel, were also buried there, probably that being the only available place of burial at that time.”

All discovered items are the property of the property owner. It is important to note that valuable finds are exceedingly rare, so it’s best to manage expectations accordingly. Regardless of their value, we make it a point to show property owners everything that is found, even if it’s considered to be of little worth. If we uncover family heirlooms belonging to previous property owners, such as engraved jewelry, silver, or military tags, we may suggest the possibility of returning them to their respective families.

It has happened that people offer up a reward, this normally goes into gas, lunch, new equipment, or some adult beverage. It is not necessary or expected. Ultimately, the decision rests with you the property owner.

We will document certain historical discoveries to share with the local historical society, but only with the approval of the property owner. On occasions, property owners may insist that we keep the finds, but once again, this is entirely at their discretion and never an assumption. We come in with empty pockets and expect to leave the same way.

Yes, we encounter a significant amount of trash during our searches. Indeed close to 90% of what we dig is trash. We remove all trash we dig and ensure proper disposal. This mitigates any potential hazards, we all wear heavy-duty gloves and actively remove dangerous items that may pose a threat, especially those hidden just below the surface of the grass. This proactive approach helps ensure the safety of bare feet and children who may frequent the area.