I'v been asked to Find Property Markers, by strangers, some while Detecting, would stop, or walk up and ask, Some would Recognize me from
Articles done in local Papers & A TV News Story on the Return of a Class Ring, and would ask when they see me at the store or Gas Station, etc. Some just through word of mouth. I Refused all compensation for these. 100% success on these.
I was asked to take My Finds From, and set up at, an Open house for a County Lake. and asked to do a Presentation.
During this I was asked to Search for a Well Cap. and given permission to park in his property, and search it and the surrounding property in return.
I was also able to Wrangle other sites that night.
again, NO $$ Compensation accepted.
I was asked to do a Presentation for the Local Scouts. this is still in the works. But of course Will be Free.
Friends have had me find rings, 100% Success on these, with no Compensation Accepted.
I was once asked by a friend to find a Small Gold charm in a Deer Pen.
I was almost ready to give up, when she said the one dear was chewing at her Neckless. so I concentrated on the Poop, and found it.
Again, was Offered Compensation, But I refused.
I have never been asked by the police to help, but they have givin me
leads by both Local & State Police.
I have been asked to find Base Markers at Ball fields, while detecting.
which makes detecting there feel better.
I have Helped the Catholic Church, Restore an Abandond Cemetery,
by Locating Graves, Markers, Boarders, fallen Fences, Lost items, Etc.
Only Compensation, A small selection of the Finds.
I have helped & Donated to the Local Historical Societies.
Compensation : My Name on the Donated Items.
I Have Found and Returned Many Rings, Dog Tags, Service I.D.
Bracelets, Etc.
I have NEVER Asked for Compensation.
I have Been given Rewards of which Sometimes I accepted.
Sometimes I Flat out Refused.
and Sometimes, I just ask to search their Property or Give me a Lead.
Due to Doing this, I had a Local Construction Company Owner,
search me out, and
Stop and Tell me I Can come Search any of his Construction sites.
I thanked him, But Have Been WAY TOO BUSY to ever look for him again.
I have also Contacted People in Lost & found ads to search for their lost Items. I have had 0% Luck on these finds, but have found many good finds while looking. it's a great way to get permission for off limit sites, walking in with a LOST RING ad, A Persons Name, and a request to search for it for them.
These are the ones I Remember off the top of my head.
and THIS Thread is Already TOO LONG .