Best Way To Approach This Situation

soughtseven1035 · Aug 4, 2013

Hey Guys,
My grandfather lived in a house that is close to where I live now. My dad said that he lost a gold ring while gardening one day in the backyard. Someone else lives in that house now, because he passed away in the 80's. It was lost in the early 80's I think. How far down do you think it would be by now? I am getting a good detector and can eliminate everything but Gold. Would that be the best way to find it fast? Also, what would be the best way to approach asking for permission to dig their yard? I assume it's older people who live there now. It could go either way. The ring was worth $800 back then, so I imagine it's worth a couple grand today maybe. Either way, I think it would be very fun to find it. I wouldn't tell them the worth of the ring, but how do I ask them for permission? Can we just say, "Is it all right if we use this metal detector to find an old ring that belonged to my grandfather? He used to live here and it would mean a lot to me if I could find it." What are the chances of them saying No, and then searching themselves? Don't want that to happen. Thanks for the input!

Txdirtfisher · Aug 4, 2013

Pick a time to see them in the yard and go up introduce yourself . Tell them where you live and explain the history to them show them how you retrieve targets as not to hurt their property and if you have access to another detector ask them to join you all they can do is say no but I would bet they dont and like I said if you look and act professional you may just find more than your grandfathers ring which could be a bonus good luck keep us informed of you progress

soughtseven1035 · Aug 4, 2013

Txdirtfisher said:
Pick a time to see them in the yard and go up introduce yourself . Tell them where you live and explain the history to them show them how you retrieve targets as not to hurt their property and if you have access to another detector ask them to join you all they can do is say no but I would bet they dont and like I said if you look and act professional you may just find more than your grandfathers ring which could be a bonus good luck keep us informed of you progress

If some others could chime in, this did not really help much.

bornhunter · Aug 4, 2013

I can't see them saying no. Be polite and ask. Be honest too.
There is no such thing as a detector that only sounds off on gold.
Good luck, BH

shaunem · Aug 4, 2013

soughtseven1035 said:
If some others could chime in, this did not really help much.

That was a well thought out post. You smacked him in return. Not cool...

Were you looking more for a scenario with mission impossible in the background? It is possible the ring has been found since then.

I too would like to hear how you make out.

Shaun

soughtseven1035 · Aug 4, 2013

shaunem said:
That was a well thought out post. You smacked him in return. Not cool...

Were you looking more for a scenario with mission impossible in the background? It is possible the ring has been found since then.

I too would like to hear how you make out.

Shaun

If it came off that way, I am sorry. It was a good post, but I already knew that stuff for the most part. I was just looking basically for the best way to approach them. I guess I kind of worded it weird. I just want the highest chance of having them say it is all right. I will keep you guys posted with what happens. I was told that bringing an adult along with me, mainly my dad, since it was his dad's ring, would help more than bringing along another kid my age. I am soon 29, but still. I still get carded at the casino all the time, it's annoying.

hawgdawg · Aug 5, 2013

as one poster said, try to catch them outside and introduce yourself then try and get a feel of the type of people they are, if all seems well , bring up the story and ask permission , if they don't like the idea , make a point to send them to the opposite side of the yard your grandfather would have lost the ring and hope they search forever and find nothing but pull tabs and canslaw... :lol:

..that's my 2 cents ,, which is worth less than a wooden nickle

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