Howburn Digger wrote:
I think you are wrong to address the finder and his hobby as the problem. Perhaps you have a problem with metal detectorists who follow the rules and report finds. I don't.
No, I don't. I have a problem with everyone wanting something for nothing. I'm very happy he followed the rules, I'm not so happy that he only did so because he thought he would gain a large(r) financial reward, rather than because it's the right thing to do.