Edge Report post Posted April 23, 2020 I'm adventurous and bored by this Covid crap. Probably an unhealthy combination. The house my granddad built in Tolleson still stands. Last year my mother and I drove past it and she recollected the story of carrying the stones to build it. Called my mom last night about the story and she believes her father buried caches of gold there in Tolleson as well as particular sites in Yuma and La Paz County. Turns out his neighbor in Tolleson was not just a close friend, but a cousin from my great grandmom's side. Even the oleanders are still there, just as described. My question, and it's a serious one, how to approach the current occupant and metal detect and get my share of anything found? Would appreciate any insight. "Hi, we've never met, can I dig for lost treasure in your yard?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted April 23, 2020 That's some cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted April 23, 2020 Type out the history, knock on the door, introduce your self and ask if they have a minute. If they seem like decent folks then let them read the story and decide. If they’re assholes then don’t mention treasure and wait for a new owner lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted April 23, 2020 18 hours ago, trphyhntr said: wow, built in the 1860s. had to be hot out there with no a/c That was before global warming 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted April 25, 2020 On 4/22/2020 at 8:59 PM, wildwoody said: I still want to buy some from you.. Like this? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 25, 2020 With that picture and location you may have just let the cat out of the bag. And lost your half. Just playing this is good shoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Edge said: Like this? Yes just like that one.. That's a Bobby dazzler lol. Just got 2) 3+ gram nuggies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattMan Report post Posted April 29, 2020 Pretty sure if there was any “lost gold” in AZ with any type of history, written or verbal, it’s probably been found and silently sold or pawned by tweakers by now. They’ve got more time and energy than any of us. A guy would probably have more success figuring out how to stake new claims for coal mines to fire power plants located in virgin wilderness areas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jknister Report post Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/23/2020 at 11:21 AM, Edge said: I'm adventurous and bored by this Covid crap. Probably an unhealthy combination. The house my granddad built in Tolleson still stands. Last year my mother and I drove past it and she recollected the story of carrying the stones to build it. Called my mom last night about the story and she believes her father buried caches of gold there in Tolleson as well as particular sites in Yuma and La Paz County. Turns out his neighbor in Tolleson was not just a close friend, but a cousin from my great grandmom's side. Even the oleanders are still there, just as described. My question, and it's a serious one, how to approach the current occupant and metal detect and get my share of anything found? Would appreciate any insight. "Hi, we've never met, can I dig for lost treasure in your yard?" Ive heard of people doing this and they do a 50/50 split of anything found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted April 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, jknister said: Ive heard of people doing this and they do a 50/50 split of anything found. Fair enough. I guess the tweakers somehow missed this one. https://api-nationalgeographic-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/news/2014/2/140226-gold-coins-hoard-california-discovery-numismatics?amp_js_v=a3&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASDAAQE%3D#aoh=15881680187755&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From %1%24s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted April 29, 2020 Perhaps some of you remember this local story? https://www.deconcinimcdonald.com/boxes-full-of-cash-hidden-in-your-house-by-the-previous-owner-are-not-treasure-trove/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jknister Report post Posted April 29, 2020 This is why you keep your mouth shut. Usually its the government coming after their "fair" share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
