Redding Relic Hunter - Metal Detectorist
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Have you ever wondered what stories lie beneath the soil of your property? I’m a patient and curious metal detectorist, blending precision with adventure.
Coins, old relics, and forgotten keepsakes from decades (or even centuries) ago might be waiting right under your feet? Every signal tells a story, and every find gives me a glimpse into the past. I’m thoughtful about my gear and technique, always looking for ways to make things more efficient and easier, but I never lose the thrill of discovery. I see the world as a treasure map, enjoying both the hunt and the hidden histories it reveals. ----This site is still under construction.
Went for a hike to try to find a foundation my neighbor told me about.
09/08/2026
I did about 40 minutes of beach detecting today, I found a dollar submerged in the water, a few coins from the 2000s and 1970s, and a ring.
I have made an album of all the AI video advertisements I have created to date, trying to generate property permissions for my metal detecting hobby. Being lazy, I have recycled some scenes from one video to another. A friend commented that they all seem the same. I am going to need to work on that.
09/05/2026
Today I was able to use my metal detector to help my sister-in law who lost an earring in the bushes on the side of her deck while cleaning out a bag.
08/30/2026
Other recent finds: An old saw blade, part of an Ox shoe, a small chunk of metal, a horseshoe, and an interesting mystery metal part.
08/30/2026
Found this unusual ring at my sister-in-law's beach community. I was not even using a metal detector. Sitting at the beach, I just looked down at my feet, and there it was! LOL! I gave it to my sister-in-law. She is going to try to find the owner by posting on the online community bulletin board.
After one of my posts in a community Facebook group asking for property permissions, a woman commented wanting to know if I had knocked on her door and peeked through her window last year. Someone doing exactly that had been caught on her home security cameras, and he told neighbors he was looking for permission to metal detect. The incident really freaked this woman out (it wasn’t me), and it left her with a negative impression of metal detectorists in general. She commented on her feelings about this, and this triggered a couple of other negative comments. It seems people are very suspicious and don't like strangers coming to their door. I started wondering how other detectorists navigate that challenge.
I’m not really comfortable knocking on doors, but I’m starting to think I may eventually need to. Up to now, I’ve been getting permissions through other approaches: posting AI‑created “TV commercials” on social media to get attention, having a local newspaper write an article about me and my hobby, putting up flyers around the area, talking with people at historical society meetings while wearing my logo shirt and cap, asking for referrals, and emailing owners of promising properties directly instead of showing up unannounced. I’ve gotten a couple dozen permissions this way, but the downside of this shotgun approach is that the properties I’m offered aren’t always the most desirable. If I do decide to start knocking on doors, I’m trying to figure out what the best, most respectful approach would be to avoid situations like the one described above. Any suggestions?
In the meantime, below are links to some of the “TV commercials” I’ve posted over time. I’d really appreciate any feedback; if anyone wants to critique or rank them, I’d love to hear your thoughts. I know a few of them run a bit long, and I’ve reused certain themes and visuals, so I’m curious what stands out, what works, and what doesn’t.
1 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CPpGSVKrJ/
2 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GERYQGfrg/
3 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EqgcCBft6/
4 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C1hCFEjwk/
5 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JkhrqXiQR/
6 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EvhoVEPRG/
7 - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ltz1uHZK5/
I’ve been dealing with some health issues over the past couple of weeks, so I haven’t been out metal detecting. Instead, I’ve been experimenting with AI and video editing. The result is a new ad video, my latest effort to attract fresh property permissions. Admittedly, it is too long and I have recycled some old content and added new.
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