Works for me although I have a niche. Over 800.00 in cash last summer because people have my cards. I have them in marina's up and down the east side of Michigan from Lexington to Detroit. Vistaprint did over two thousand for me.
Time to create a business card
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Digger-Dave
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I gave it a try, but it didnt work very well...I didnt get one call back! Too bad since they looked cool!
Had a big Skull and crossbones on the front, with YARD PIRATE in bold letters...then underneath, my name...Johnny Grasskiller...
Just add a photo of an excavator spewing diesel smoke!!
Chipk
Elite Member
I get numerous calls but it takes much more than just business cards.
There is a local website in my area that caters to specific neighborhoods and I have become a regular poster on it. I offer my services for free and in 2016 I was asked to search for lost items 14 times resulting in 8 returns. Also 8 people invited me to search their yards. All of these are in the historic areas of my town. As a result of these, a local magazine published 2 articles on me, my services and my finds.
The last return involved me searching a yard for a lost wedding band and took me 2 days to find the ring. The owner was so grateful that I have permission to hunt their 71 acre lakefront property which includes an 1870s homesite where I have found some nice relics. Also he has pursued getting me permission with several friends who own riverfront mansions dating back to the early 1900s. He has also secured a private estate with 588 acres with properties dating to 1858. Furthermore he loves to accompany me while hunting to see what I find. He carries my digger and holds my ATP while I'm digging. We've become good friends and we often take our wives out to dinner together.
His daughter is a teacher at an exclusive private church owned school. Three weeks ago I set up a seeded hunt for an after school group she sponsors. Now she's trying to get permission for me to hunt those properties and 2 of the students' parents have invited me to their homes.
Basically it can be a snowballing result IF you are creative, persistent and willing to make it work. Business cards have helped but it's been elbow grease that's really paid off.
davidtn
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I concur and with that said, here is what my card looks like - front and back
I like the title on it.
cellrdwellr
Elite Member
I made about two dozen business cards at home and then realized what nectar just said. People may get the image that I work for a larger company and I'm probably just looking to sell them something eventually. Nectar love the idea of giving a phone number if they change they're mind, that way you don't leave all awkwardly lol thanks for sharing nectar! I was thinking of putting a flyer up at the post office with the little tabs with my number on it. I would include my 4 year old daughter as a little extra pull for the elderly folksJust my .02... I thought it was smart to hand out cards too and found out that it was too "official" and kept getting turned down for permissions as they thought I was some company (in my case magazine) and felt it was too formal, and not just hobbiest. Just my observation with cards....
Hand em a phone number and ask to call if they change their minds if they say no....
Reason I say this, I HAD permission to detect a place and thought it a good idea to hand him a card... next thing I knew he didn't want me to detect anymore...
HH everyone!hikerdude
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I don't get many call backs, but I know it helps when I am first asking permission. Yes, I recommend having some printed and hand them out.
RayK
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davitn
In looking at your card it says you are fully insured. What kind of insurance do you have to metal detect someone's property?
Ray
In looking at your card it says you are fully insured. What kind of insurance do you have to metal detect someone's property?
Ray
Rawhide
Elite Member
I have passed out my cards with no success.
You have to sell yourself. If you can get a call back number your one step closer. Check back on a weekly basis. Show finds, and be real. Smile too.
My cards have me and my equipment. I thought about a new set with the code of ethics on the back might help too.
I place a few cards around town where I can get permission. But usually I am approached by some one when when Im actually detecting, so I keep a card in my cell phone to give out.
You have to sell yourself. If you can get a call back number your one step closer. Check back on a weekly basis. Show finds, and be real. Smile too.
My cards have me and my equipment. I thought about a new set with the code of ethics on the back might help too.
I place a few cards around town where I can get permission. But usually I am approached by some one when when Im actually detecting, so I keep a card in my cell phone to give out.
I think it for that if you get hurt on the owners property you can't blame them then
RayK
Senior Member
I understand what you are saying, what I am asking is what type of insurance does he have and how did go about getting it.
Ray
davidtn
Junior Member
Additional liability coverage on my homeowner's policy and honestly its never come up in my discussions with a property owner
Additional liability coverage on my homeowner's policy and honestly its never come up in my discussions with a property owner
Could you just get a waiver online that both people sign and agree to ?
davidtn
Junior Member
Certainly.
