Metal detecting mistakes EVERYONE makes. Yes EVERYONE

[@TheManWithTheHat]

If you like this video, you will love this one. The top 5 British Museum Secrets they hope you never find out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbOnKCkaMuHpdk

[@DesignCutters]

#1 mistake of most newbies: leaving open holes or not properly filling holes so that it looks like you were never there. Ruins the opinion others have of detectorists and makes permissions even more difficult to obtain.

[@daver3327]

Relace your divots!

[@truckingtips_uk]

Actually this is one of the best educating videos about metal detecting I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@diggun]

Love your channel! Great content and quite entertaining - nice way for me to keep in touch with the hobby when it’s too cold to go out detecting in South Dakota! I did want to say that we bought our second at max off of eBay and not only was it a great deal but Garrett supported us with the warranty 100% even though we did not buy from a dealer. Garrett has the best service department ever, hands down, and I love the fact that they are built in the USA!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thanks for sharing that. Do you make video records of you days out and your discoveries?

[@spaceman4950]

thanks for the great advice, i've been detecting for a year now, using only a garret 150, ( yep second hand for a cheap price) i wanted to make sure i was totally committed before buying a decent machine, even with the lower range model i have found some amazing objects of interest and a ton of coins, yes i pretty much have to dig nearly every beep but at least it keeps me fit. i personally prefer to be alone, and the thought of joining a group doesn't appeal to me, i have interacted with a few detectors in person and found them quite dismissive/snobby when they find out what machine i use, but then you get people like that in all walks of life. keep up the great work mate.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I cannot thank you enough 🙏 +Space Man for your message of support. In yer cake hole 🍰

[@stacyk692]

@charles hedberg thank you for your tips!

[@derekbailey9894]

I bought a medal detector from harbor freight for $49 I swear to you it works just as good as one of those expensive ones... I found alot of stuff with it...

[@11111972cjb]

Dont be ridiculous!!!

[@egyptcat4301]

I'm just getting ready to buy my first machine, and you're advice is much appreciated! Thank you!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

For the best deal in detecting equipment contact Pete at www.lpmetaldetecting.com 01635 597975 Tell him the man with the hat sent you

[@diggun]

What are you thinking about getting Egypt Cat? I started out with a. Whites Prism, been swingin the ATMax for the last four years, and now just ordered the legend from Nokta Makro. Love Garrett’s product quality and service but wanted a simultaneous multi frequency machine to up my game.

[@LindseyHazel]

Love detecting with my grandpa, we've been doing this since I was a kid! I had no idea there was a whole world of detectorists! The intro to this video and finding the horseshoe made me laugh!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you Lindsey. I really appreciate your message x

[@benndover2433]

That's a decent video with some good advice within. Some FB pages are friendlier than others, as long as you don't bombard them with youtube clips every five minutes of course. We were all beginners and I'm sure we all asked those questions.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Benn Dover I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@cromwell13649]

Very informative . Great vid Stephen .

[@11111972cjb]

Excellent video. Many thanks. We can all learn something no matter how long we've been detecting for. Cheers.

[@lonnieclemens1614]

Good advice! Thank you for sharing.

[@Pierre46pb]

love your ideas

[@GThegreyfox]

Thankyou🙏

[@jaybales3160]

Very good video. Spot on disappointment and mistakes when new to metal detecting.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jay Bales I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@janooms1954]

Nice one Stephen, good advice for anyone who's new to the hobby 👌 And we've all made one or two of those mistakes no doubt 😉

[@jameswawrzaszek809]

Good tips, and in an appropriate and logical order.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +James Wawrzaszek and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@kategrosso5507]

Love your videos. Great tips.

[@BrianClunie]

Awesome video with great tips!

[@tommyenglishanglictina]

got myself a minelab detector today ......went to hunt for the first time didn't find anything but loved every second of it ....my dog is happy that I have this hobby now. new subscriber .....thank you for your content helps me a lot

[@sloandog9297]

Sound advice, thanks

[@cappsdanny1]

So true, you buy cheap and won't last but a few weeks, and yes always seek permission first... and if a friend invites you to there permission don't be a night hawker or snake in the grass and go back without them that is just wrong!

[@alabamadirtdigger8216]

Love it thanks for the video....

[@JusDirtfishin]

I totally agree with you. Nice video. A lot of mistakes have been made by us new beginnings in the hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jus’ Dirt Fishin’ I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@JusDirtfishin]

Your welcome. I will be Watching later today. I’m always a day behind on my videos.

[@MrCyo2]

thanks

[@frankhilladventures3620]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@stevedarcy9542]

Great video as always my friend. Great top tips Stephen. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Steve darcy I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@georgenixon2954]

Good advice and enjoyable vid

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +George Nixon I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@alanhanton3426]

Good advice bud.

[@jperr73]

NUMBER ONE TIP !!!!!!! Do not use salt & vinegar to clean copper pennies!!!!! My first day out, I found an 1885 "indian head" penny (US).. wasnt going to get rich, but it was a nice find. I Googled "how to" & seen the method (s&v) repeated 10 times, did it & ended up with a piece of acid eaten copper... I'm not sure of the best method to clean coppers, but I know the worst...

[@nightmare12121968]

Very good advice

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +nightmare12121968 I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@pedromansky]

One minor correction my friend. You no longer need to actually apply for and download a certificate from the Crown Estates website. Permission is now automatically granted. Thanks for the useful video and good balance of discussion with live digging.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +pedromansky and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@BrassMonkeys]

On the CRown Estates map, what areas are allowed and which are not? I can see areas in purple around sites such as ports and estuary entrances, are these the areas not permitted and everything else is ok? I did email them but they’ve never got back to me

[@pedromansky]

@@BrassMonkeys Rob Areas in purple are Crown Estates Owned

[@BrassMonkeys]

pedromansky ok cool thanks. Can any beach be detected though without permission from local authority?

[@pedromansky]

@@BrassMonkeys Rob, most councils have their own rules so you would need to check. In Bournemouth the council are fine with beach detecting but forbids it on any other council land

[@bryandavis6229]

first time finding your site, very good info, looking forwards to more!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Bryan Davis I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Bryan Davis I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@Instone09ine]

Best thing i ever found was friendship 😊

[@hermitdan2472]

Thanks for the tips, I'm in U.S. but good nature follows good people!

[@user-nu2km3lr5d]

Really good vid that was 👍 super sound advice

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +t2 coin seeker I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@huckfinnsj]

So what did you find when you cleaned those two "coins"? I feel you should have made the video a minute longer showing whatever came out of your tumbler. New subject: I started with a Garrett ACE250 which cost me $347 at the time, and found nearly $5,000 in the first 3 years (coins and gold/silver rings). I have much patience when it comes to metal detecting and I don't want/need to know if the coin is copper or silver or whatever. I'll dig it anyway, so I don't really need an expensive machine with numbers all over the face of it.

[@johnlambert8929]

i disagree with mistake #2..dont go out and spend alot of money buying the best machine..so many people have done so ,found out this not a hobby for them. and you cant get back the money you spent..i started out with a $45 harbor freight detector..and still have it..i find just as much with it as the whites or ace 400..you can find really good detectors for cheap at yard sales cause people went out bought high dollar machines .either couldnt figure it out or didnt like the hobby

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +john lambert I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@jperr73]

I agree with both...the cup is just at half!!!!!😜 I bought what I "thought" was an inexpensive mid-grade machine, which was actually a no name low end machine (150.00us).. was frustrated. It had an LED screen, 4 disc., several tones etc.. but would show 25 to 90 on the same target & not good depth... I returned it immediately!!! I bought another, AFTER RESEARCHING KZbin VIDEOS, & spent $200.00. I bought a Quest x10.. it made all the difference....I would have quit if I stuck with the first. So I'd say, don't buy "cheap" & dont go over your head to be discouraged by finding 0.32 & lots of pull tabs, on your first 3 trips out, & then selling your machine.

[@masonjarhillbilly]

This hobby helps my pull tab collection grow larger.

[@spazman6117]

Bloody oath it does XD i found 10 today and 3 bottle caps on a beach in South Australia lol :D

[@Metrorenovationsandmore]

Brilliant!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you so much for taking the to leave a comment +Metro Renovations & More! I really am very grateful for your support. Please keep watching. 🎩

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Excellent advice 👍

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Discovery North Carolina I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@johnmetrac2898]

Great video I love the man with the hat always entertaining 👍😇

[@robertjones-yo4ql]

Top Tips there Mr Hat . patients , determination, plus the the reason people find stuff is because its there, the nolfolk wolf told me if your not finding anything it isn,t there.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +robert jones I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@travelinjohn2163]

I’m the USA there are government lands great for detecting. Me I usually stick with parks and curbsides. Here between curb and sidewalk no permission needed

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Traveling treasure hunter John I am in the US and that’s always awesome when you can my very large county and two others are all illegal to do that

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Traveling treasure hunter John I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@lori8553]

Good tips. Thank you. I haven’t found anything really good yet but I do watch a lot about this hobby. If you want to share more of your knowledge I for one won’t mind.😃

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +lori ewing and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@advenzures]

Nice video, thank you for sharing. Happy Hunting.

[@nick_nam3]

As for rule 1, there are many people walking around on the beaches with detectors, searching for coins and jewelery, so yes, from what I've seen this can be quite profitable, especially during the summer :)

[@11111972cjb]

It is very profitable but I personally don't do it for that reason. It's an amazing hobby with lots of interesting finds and relics. Cheers

[@pennyvickers5178]

Sound advice Stephen, re beach detecting I my be wrong but I think the National Trust do not allow detecting on any coastal land they own.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Penny Vickers I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +Penny Vickers and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. It may be easier to get forgiveness then Lol In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@darwindarwin141]

Hi Penny, you are right about the National trust, however they do not own the beach, they may have title of the land ABOVE THE HIGHT TIDE MARK, but certainly not below it. The intertidal zone belongs to the Crown, not the National Trust. You will need the automatic permit but that takes two minutes on the Internet . Good luck !

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for doing this video and sharing with us. Great tips that are useful. I am giving you my subscription.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you very much Chuck

[@CandSMINING]

@@TheManWithTheHat You are most welcome

[@steveufton4669]

Excellent info for the newbe, nice one Stephen. 🤘

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Steve Ufton I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@Metal-Detecting-NC]

All great points geared toward those considering metal detecting as a hobby. I really enjoyed your video and nice finds too. Did you ever figure out what that knife handle thing is?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Yes matey. It was a ........... bloody pocket knife. 😆 I’ve got a new series of videos coming out soon. The top 5 list. Some are amazing.

[@therrienmichael08]

I'm 16,623.

[@jthreeb]

Right on! Great tips to avoid those mistakes.....My mistake... I've actually wore steel toe shoes once to a hunt! LOL

[@TheManWithTheHat]

haha so have I Thank so much +J Three B and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@rogersheddy6414]

I usually use my cell phone to watch your videos this one is my home phone. most of the time I use my work-related phone in off time. I have an idea also that would allow you to expand your audience somewhat. You could have a segment of your website in which people share with each other surface finds-- that is pieces that are seen either on your way to go metal detecting or while you're looking over a site because often there are some startling things that just pop up on top of the ground...

[@richardcolgate7243]

Great vid So very very true, especially gaining permissions, being a barber myself I have no trouble especially as I'm in a farming area, otherwise a lot of folk do struggle . Great vids 👍 Keep em coming 💪👍

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Tonight I'm live streaming on KZbin to discus the proposed 1996 Treasure Act Revision which, if passed, will destroy our hobby TOTALLY. This will affect detectorists, landowners, dealers and even manufacturers of detecting equipment. My special guest joining me to discus this and the implications will be Simon from the KZbin channel Si-Finds. THIS link will be LIVE at 6pm UK time tonight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZebfpScltp6eNE

[@deusdaveandthezepster785]

Good advice mate Not easy to get in clubs now though took us a year to get in ours but worth it as the club have land , all the best from me and the zepster

[@mamasgonecreating1967]

Good advice. Congratulations to the winner.

[@moonlitacres7130]

Great tips! I live in the U.S. and have enjoyed the hobby for several years. Still learning every trip out! #hat

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Brad Starling I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@milsub59]

A massive topic Mr Hat. Perhaps this could be ongoing ? Ask any digger , and you will get a different answer as to what you should and shouldn't focus on, but as you touched on in tip 4 , obtaining permissions is at the heart of this hobby. I have yet to see this covered properly by any KZbin channel, and certainly not the managing of those permissions. Five good points, and well covered in your humble opinion :o) Point 6, eat home made cake instead? ate Pj

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +milsub59 I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@robe5093]

Yum yum battenburg 😀 great tips m8.

[@dianejohnston3733]

Excellent advice re Facebook groups and their intolerance to new Detectorists - they forget they were new once. It's laughable how they big themselves up and have huge ego's because they have being doing it for however many years and have found stuff!!

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Stephen great advice I like that information but I didn't see number 7 you didn't have a cake break but I enjoyed it I got some good information👍👍 you stay blessed and I'll see you on the next one

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Roger Dempsey I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@christopherstanley5389]

2 manly, u can get a good mid ranged price detectior, that will find and keep u interested. Also there is nothing wrong with buying a second hand machine., iv done it for years had no problems.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +christopher stanley I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@davetaylor812]

disagree re warrant/receipt, I bought a garrett 400i to start seller new the date (to a week) but couldn't fund the receipt, contacted garrett and they told me the end f warranty date from shipping records. Shipment arrived in UK 1 week before the sellers buying week.

[@freeganjustin6699]

Some good tips there. Unfortunately, the Crown Estate Foreshore Permit is now defunct. The current arrangement is something called a 'permissive right' to metal detect, introduced a few months back. You don't need to apply for or download anything, but there is a list of conditions. Including an expectation that you will sell any valuable finds and give 50% to the Crown (after deducting expenses).

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Very informative and fun! Thanks for making this video #coinhatgiveaway it is nice to hear the sounds. That sure is a pretty silver shovel. And I like your pull tab necklace 😁

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +Outdoorsygal O and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@ifind5036]

Great advice there bud....I was nearly the same, but stuck at it...theres some great people in this hobby and it's great to learn from them..👍

[@nickjones7077]

A very good tip is never throw away anything you don't know what it is !

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I cannot thank you enough 🙏 +Nick Jones for your message of support. In yer cake hole 🍰

[@TheManWithTheHat]

I know a LITTLE about LOADS of stuff Nick

[@markrush5013]

my advice is dont buy an expensive machine until you are sure youre gonna stick with it....a cheapo machine will find metal too.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +mark rush I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@mickieowen4109]

Mistake No' 7 is the one you should really worry about making ... Inadvertently jabbing your spade into a residual live WW2 bomb, or shell (etc) will certainly be a "life changing experience" ... if / when it suddenly decides to go ... "BOOM" !

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mickie Owen I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@ndavies5968]

We've worn steel toe boots when we first started and were miles from home 😂

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Hahahaha

[@ndavies5968]

@@TheManWithTheHat my dad was blaming the signals on the pilons over head. And was getting really wound up 🤣. Until my uncle pointed it out and we had to call it a day. This was on a farm in duncote. We ended up finding alot of silver hammered coins there. My dad pulled out a Charles 1st I think it was. Definitely a Charles. It had initials inscribed onto the coin and a cross also. Really good condition. I haven't been detecting for years now. Since 2009. But still got my tessoro silver sabre 2 sitting in the cupboard waiting to be used. I believe Tesoros is the Spanish name of another decent make here in UK. Can't remember which

[@jonfranklin9361]

Great tips. Just purchased the XP ORX. Had it a week now. It has really opened up my hunted out spots. Happy Hunting. 🧢

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Jon Franklin I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@jimmy2minutes]

Took mine on holiday 2 weeks ago, and found a large crystal stone in a gold clasp. If it's a diamond, it's easy 3crt. I will let you people know in the next week if its real.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +jimmy2minutes and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@jimmy2minutes]

@@TheManWithTheHat thanks for the reply. Only got a Garrett 250. But, l reckon it's a great machine, not that l have used anything else to compare. If your over a coin, it's got a specific tone, like a real nice ping.

[@jackcloth2265]

What was it buddy??

[@jimmy2minutes]

@@jackcloth2265 wasn't diamond. Shame

[@charlieskids4348]

Another piece of good advice is to ALWAYS recheck the hole after removing the first metal object. #coinhatgiveaway

[@PeachSt8Digger]

Congrats Snaprhed2000! Excellent video, Stephen. #coinhatgiveaway The live chat day when I was out before hand, taught me not to ignore things my gut tells me might be worthwhile. I kept getting an iron grunt (remember, I have dig or don't dig), but I noticed when I swung the coil to the side, I got my better, but almost not there, higher tone. I walked away and it kept bugging me. I ended up going back to that sound and it was a 1964 Silver dime. It has done it before with old Wheat Pennies as well. And we all know, you can get an amazing tone on ANY machine, thinking you are pulling out a coin.....all to find out this is where the beer buddies hung out and it's full of pull tabs! HA!!! Anyway, friend, as always, loved your video. Currently doctoring chigger bites all over my arms and don't even know how I got them, so watching you flop in the grass makes me itch more!! Love and best wishes!

[@tutenvanman2715]

Mistake number 1 Don#t go detecting in a minefield.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

hahahaha Thank so much +Tuten Vanman and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@tutenvanman2715]

@@TheManWithTheHat Also don't wear cheap jewellery, avoid quicksand and finally don't use in Fort Knox.

[@otrdriver6767]

I like this very much thank you. I am going to try this hobby and get out more with my wife. All I did last summer was pan for gold while she fished. We did not find gold but we did have a blast hanging out together. I will subscribe with a thumb up. Thanks again for your video.

[@barbaraseaverson155]

Very nice ring.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Barbara Seaverson I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@marydegenkolb9603]

So I don't forget. #coinhatgiveaway and #coinringgiveaway. And now for the important part. Great information! Much needed even on this side of the pond. I started out with a cheap RadioShack detector that cost $200.00plus back in 2000. But I needed exercise and had seen a TV show about metal detecting. They still do videos to this day, King George and RIngy. But I was bitten. I did a little hunt in my yard. Got busy, got sick and gave it up. Restarted after seeing another video. Now I know better, have a better machine, but I still use my old Discovery 3300 and know the tones and do very well. I do it for exercise and the thrill of the hunt. Being disabled, it is my way of moving and bending and walking. When someone asks me what I found, I say EXERCISE. Joined a club but they only wanted to dig relics of the civil war, would not mentor newbies and were cold to women unless they shared knowledge about a mysterious find no one could figure out. So we ( my husband is my hunting partner) left. And now we speak to whoever asks us about detecting and I spend a lot of time on research and gaining knowledge about various finds. Thanks to folks like you, I'm a better detector! So in your cake hole.

[@guerrilladigger]

You forgot Mistake Number 7: They don't subscribe to The Man With The Hat. By not doing this, they are making a big mistake.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

+GuerrillaDigger ™ very kind thank you

[@therrienmichael08]

I went back to a park this morning where I had found a good signal without a shovel. It was junk...The strange thing was when I went through the dirt with my pinpointer the mosquitoes attacked en masse. I couldn't handle it and had to get out of there.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mike nhgoldprospector I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Mike nhgoldprospector I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@peterschannel1232]

I got one so i could have a collection of old stuf because I live next to an old hike by a old gold mined

[@forrestporch5333]

Very good advice, I am struggling with permissions right now...LOL But the permissions I do have I spend many hours a day, when out, learning my machine. I recently purchased an AT Pro and it is definitely different than my first machine. For about 4 weeks I have been exploring the machines abilities and learning its tones. It certainly is a huge learning curve, because the machine responds differently. I will be learning the machines nuances for many more months for sure. Thanks for the very sound advice my friend and thanks for sharing your videos! Take care and happy hunting, Stephen!!!! :) #coinhatgiveaway

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Forrest Porch I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@detectnician]

Hey bud! Why deionised water??

[@deanpratley125]

I thought I bought one of the best detectors for how much money I had at the time, however I found out that it was mediocre. It can find stuff down 9” but I got discouraged, and haven’t gone for a long while. I really want to get one that is %100 water proof so I can scan rivers and beaches. What are your thoughts? Brands?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

+Dean Pratley The only experience I have in detectors are whites, XP Deus and ORX. If you want to completely waterproof I would use the ORX

[@deanpratley125]

Thanks for the pro tip!

[@Britbikerss]

Budget for an aftermarket coil straight up~ ( of course make sure you are going to stay in the game of course,~ as they are not cheap but will transform your detector ! I put a coil=tek on my CTX and it was as though I had NEVER been to some of my regular sites ! A-MAZING!!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Stuart SS I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@1987pagey]

Good tips #coinhatgiveway 🔥

[@MetalDetectingNYC]

That’s so cool that you make your own rings!

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

Hi stee you ok, I'm looking at a good program for pasture good depth. I used deep and put reactivity to zero and used 8khz and on to full tones. I found a target witch was a old penny the xy screen gave a ok line. I switched to standard hot and it sounded better. I have got use to the hot program so I'm finding it hard to go over to deep. Can I change settings to go deeper on hot program. Am I weight to think that theres no one on this planet that can give a definitive answere to metal detecting settings. I'm beginning to think it's just made up to how you feel happy with ha ha. I like hot but I dont find anythin bellow 4 inches. Unless the fields I've been on haven anythin on them bellow 4 inches.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

KEEP that question for my next stream matey BUT the HOT program is not the best in my experience. Try the ULTIMATE and put it on full tones

[@xxyxnxwxaxx9724]

@@TheManWithTheHat It's there a ultimate setting video on KZbin budy.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5bQZJqDbcyDi9E Ultimate program settings are: Based on Deus fast preset program. Discrimination = 0 Sensitivity = 95 but knock it right down if you get lots of little audio spikes especially on wet soil. Frequency = 17Khz on dry or 12Khz on wet Iron volume = 3 Reactivity = 3 Audio response = 4 To use on 3 tones, set Tone #1 202HZ Tone #2 202HZ with 0 threshold

[@kevingilmore5277]

Good advise, by the way are you going to the baseball game in London and see the New York Yankees play?

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +KEVIN GILMORE I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@richardlove4287]

When I first started I "bought the wrong machine".....ended up in a field with a feckin dishwasher.!!!

[@paul1962uk]

#coinhatgiveaway. Mistake 1a not filling in your holes

[@TheManWithTheHat]

paul1962uk That’s not a mistake, that’s very poor etiquette

[@Alexis-sf5ey]

that cake thing he was eating be looked good lol

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much Alexis and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@Alexis-sf5ey]

@@TheManWithTheHat Just out of curiosity what kinda cake is that?

[@akseakayaker]

Would you please consider a video showing your method of cleaning coins?

[@judyweikumbenson199]

I was given a brand new Garret metal detector. My problem is that I have no clue on how to use it. I'd be happy just to find ANYTHING!

[@TheManWithTheHat]

+Judy Weikum Benson you need to turn it on first 😂 good luck and keep in touch.

[@FishWaterBrewery]

You left out a big tip. My pet peeve is to watch some one dig up a very old coin and then rub it with their grubby sandy fingers. You could have a coin with potential value and totally devalue it. Wait until you get home and clean it properly. In the US I have searched schools and churches with good success, not that hard to get permission an long as you respect the land. Yes, I have found coins worth hundreds.

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Fleugar OutDoors I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@crazycraigy01]

Im going to buy a GO-FIND 44 or 60...anyone disagree, my budget is £150----$200.

[@lechatel]

buy a second hand detector with better capability. Perfectly do-able on your budget. People 'trading-up' because they follow fashion and you can pick up the very good machines they sell on. I do. And they always come out in profit finds-wise. I don't agree with TMWTH on the subject of auction sites. Bought and sold many machines that way and never had a problem. But then again he's sponsored by a dealer so go figure. :D

[@Austinvanman]

Thanks for taking the time Stephen, good advice. #coinhatgiveaway

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Austinvanman I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@nationwidecoinhunt1176]

0:39 thought that was a big shite 🤣

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Nationwide Coin hunt I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠

[@nationwidecoinhunt1176]

The Man With The Hat thanks for the lovely reply I hope to see more great vids in the future thanks

[@GunnyUKsarge]

Great video! Another mistake is to wear steel toe cap boots. :-)

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank so much +GunnyUKsarge and I appreciate your time to leave a comment. In yer cake hole 🍰 Stephen

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Rock on

[@TheManWithTheHat]

Thank you for your comment +Metal Pirate Girl I’m getting a lot of lovely feedback from this video and that’s what makes it all worth while. I hope to keep delivering quality content for you to consume. And just in case you’ve not seen it yet, my latest video is about the ‘Top 5 myths about metal detecting’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7ShYaPeKmijNE Thank you for your support. 🎂🤠