Newspaper ad. What do you think?

[kept1979]

I was thinking (yeah I know, scary?) of placing an ad in a couple of small town weekly newspapers about metal detecting. Specifically I would try to see if I could obtain a free ad in the "Lost and Found" section of the newspaper. I would advertise that my service is "free". The purpose of my ad is threefold:

1. Help someone who lost a piece of jewelry or family heirloom. (This makes me feel good )
2. Obtain permission to detect on private property. I would ask that I can keep anything I find EXCEPT the item the property owner was looking for.
3. Promote our hobby.

What do you think?

 

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[Slingshot]

This could open all kids of doors for you which would otherwise remain shut.

 

[surfin]

Sounds neat....keep us posted and let us know how it works.

Ian

 

[SilverFinger]

Excellent idea! 'specially the agree to keep things less their lost item part! Try throwing a local ad in craigslist.org

 

[toolman61]

kept 1969, wow i had the same thought process a coulple of days ago but didnt know if it would be a good idea. my thought was split fids in half though maybe to generous huh. i live in ashland KY and am new to mding so i dont know anything about this stuff. GOOD LUCK and keep us informed if it works for u think i'll try it. HH tom p.s. split finds not fids lol

 

[kept1979]

I'll keep everyone posted as I uncover more details. Now my local town weekly paper did not favor the idea of a "free" post in the Lost and Found section of the paper. They wanted me to place an ad in the "Services" page for $12 a week. Well I am going to continue with other local papers in my area and report accordingly. I am also going to place a small posting at our local library information board.