Success Rate?

[Silver Shroud]

Tom, I think you're right. Reflecting on things I've come to this conclusion: if something isn't posted/listed outlawing it, there isn't a problem. For instance, if you went to this park that I now know I can't go to although there are no laws, you wouldn't think twice because there's nothing that says it's "illegal."

I started detecting in July of 2019 and I believe in my minds eye, I wanted to have something concrete and in writing giving me permission because A) I would feel good about myself and B) If a citizen or officer confronted me I would provide them with the documentation.

With your help and kind words I'm going to live by the motto, no ordinance or sign? You'll be fine.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

... Reflecting on things I've come to this conclusion: ....

Thanx for the kind words.

And as far as the singular arbitrary whimsical "no" you seem to have fetched: That *might* simply just fade into obscurity . If you read the link I gave you, you'll see that not all "no's" or "scrams" necessarily constitute gospel law, from then-on-out. In my 40+ yrs. of this, I've heard of many places that someone fetched a "no" at (or that I got a "scram" at), that .... years later, nothing ever became of it, and .... they're not off-limits. But sure, give the place a rest, till the memory of your inquiry fades off his radar (or go at low traffic times when that singular person isn't likely to be around).

As for the rest of your post, even though , yes, there might not be specific "no md'ing" rule or law, yet ... in nicely manicured turf, you *still* want to practice a little discretion. Ie.: Go at low traffic times. Don't be in the middle of deep retrievals when/if busy-bodies are watching, etc..... Kind of like nose-picking: Not illegal, yet You choose discreet times to do it, so as not to offend the squeamish

Now go find that ring your friend lost there last , that he commissioned you to find. And didn't your dad lose his boyscout ring when he was a kid there ?

 

[Chipk]

Here’s my rule of thumb: 1) face to face outside. It’s hard to hang up on somebody standing in front of you. I can shake their hand, give them a business card, smile, look them in the eye and read their body language.
2) at the door. I knock on the door and immediately move away, generally to the top step. You’re less intimidating or threatening, especially to women. Take my hat off to show respect.
3) telephone call. More personal than notes or letters.
4) letters or notes only as a last resort.

I have an 80%+ success rate. I have been allowed to hunt $1.5 M mansions and estates. I currently have 4 college campuses to hunt and over a dozen private yards and properties.
Today I gave a presentation at a museum of history (my second) and got 4 firm permissions and expect 2-4 more.
Getting permissions is easy when you know how. Good luck.

 

[treasureguy56]

Hey silver shroud , don't you think your the one being a bit touchy .
Relax , he was just giving you a friendly opinion

 

[Silver Shroud]

Hey silver shroud , don't you think your the one being a bit touchy .

Relax , he was just giving you a friendly opinion

What? I told him I was sorry in the very beginning. Hard to tell tone on here and I clearly indicated that and he accepted my apology.


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