How does a newbie know when they have finally gained veteran status?
Here is a finds checklist:
Key
Skinker
Cutlery / horse shoe
Bullet
Junk ring
Vintage pull tab / corkscrew
Wire / electronics
Watch / cellphone
Toys
Button / glasses
Other notable achievements
Detecting for an entire day.
Taking your detector on holiday
Earning some money from scrap metal recovery
Finding enough spendables to buy a well deserved snack or drink