Glad i dug my negative numbers today

[nelsondetecting]

Wow, mixed emotions. Do not know how to handle this one. $100 to return 4 that was eternally lost. Guy should be a little more thankful. Props to you for the return, just saying, I would struggle with this one. I tend to show appreciation for people when they do things for me, and I kinda expect the same in return.

Seemed like a pretty reasonable reward considering he didn't meet me in person, I have the feeling the reward was based on the thought that I'm probably well off and retired, as this is the general image of a detectorist, but in reality I'm 16 and I could have very well used the money. The language barrier also was hard to convey just how lost his wallet really was. 100 dollars is good for me, and i' d have returned it if I knew I was getting 0, aleast I have my peace of mind.

 

[petejc]

16....I've got underware older than that Nelson.....Just kidding buddy you evidently were raised with the right values...I'm 77 and I'm proud of you.!!!!

 

[jeepcollector]

He was very surprised to get my message, said he lost it 2 months ago swimming and thought it was long gone. Apparently the contents of the wallet are very important to him so ill be shipping it out tomorrow. Ended up getting a $100 reward

You are a good man!

 

[Kansashunter]

If someone ever found something of mine, I would be doing backflips with appreciation. I do Ringfinders and many returns, people are not very appreciative to you when you just spent 2 hours of your time, hands and knees (at some point), doing your best, to find their personal belongings. Some people are hesitant to even give you $25 for your time and your fuel to get there. I have changed in my views about returns over doing it for many years. Sorry I do disagree with the 25%. I also deal with the language barrier, but when it comes to speaking money, It's all the same language.

 

[oaktree]

Depending on the other wallet contents, I would possibly just say "hey - the money is ALL YOURS for going out of your way to return my wallet". But, I will say $100 is a sizeable reward, so great ending to this story!