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My neighbor's backyard find has us arguing over proper protocol.
Tbh, pros should take everything, but letting people keep small bits could work.
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craig.brian14d ago
On that point about letting people keep small bits, in my experience, that's the only way to avoid hard feelings. Like if you find a jar of old marbles, let them pick a couple to show their kids. For coins, maybe they keep a few as a cool story. But you have to agree on what "small bits" means before you start, or someone always wants more. I once let a guy keep a silver spoon from a haul, and he helped me for free the next time. Your mileage may vary, but a little give and take keeps neighbors from turning into enemies.
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nora_barnes14d ago
My friend uncovered some old jewelry in a relative's yard last year. He used @craig.brian's method and let them keep a couple pieces, which avoided any fuss. That kind of fairness just stops arguments before they start.
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