DOWN IN FLAMES

[BLK HOLE]

Well I finally got the gumption up to go ask for a permission for this 1900 house that I have been dreaming about detecting since I started detecting a few months ago. This was actually my first attempt at asking for a permission and while the owner told me no it wasn't as bad as I thought, reason given is that they had let others detect in the past and they left the yard trashed with holes everywhere. Well in hindsight I could have regaled here with evidence of my integrity, character and boy scout upbringing, but at that moment all I could say was "I'm sorry that others have ruined it for those of us who follow the rules". Lesson learned for me, be better prepared to respond to the first rebuff, ALWAYS fill my holes, and door knocking isn't really all that bad, I mean they can't eat you and they can't take away your birthday, they can only say no.

HH

 

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[vpnavy]

You did just fine.

 

[against the wind]

Good for you.

 

[trapperart]

No's are tough, but you'll get your share of yes's. Good luck

 

[Loco-Digger]

Your one knock closer to a yes.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Your one knock closer to a yes.

Exactly. Don't let a few no's get in your way.

 

[CRUSADER]

If you want to stand out from others, offer to show them all the finds & share any doubles with them.

 

[scruggs]

Well said and a lesson their for all!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Wait till midnight.
I kid, I kid.
Hopefully it's in an area where if you've gotten permission to detect before,
word of mouth might come back to her that you were respectable with their lawns,
and she changes her mind.

 

[Kurios1]

Timing and preparation for acquiring permissions I believe is crucial for gaining them. You only get ONE chance at making a FIRST impression. Have your list of references from other permissions if any and some of your more notable finds with you. Dress appropriately and be clean in appearance as some folks would certainly rather not have shabby looking characters running around their property. Approach them while they are out in the yard when possible rather than interrupting their dinner or any other social activities. If we present a "professional" and considerate approach to our sport we stand a better chance of getting the YES' we seek. Negotiating the finds may come into play and offering to return ANY or ALL personal recoveries can be a trump card in our hands. Also free services to recover ANY lost metal items the property owner ever encounters can be another bargaining chip. Location being the KEY to great recoveries asking permission to access potential hot spots is the way to go. I am finally getting bolder to do so after many years beating tired old public sights. Good fortune on your quest for greener pastures, woods, fields, lawns, creeks, rivers, lakes, etc.

 

[david680]

but at that moment all I could say was "I'm sorry that others have ruined it for those of us who follow the rules".

HH

Actually used that answer myself before, and sometimes that may just be the best answer. I'm not going to try to convince people who are already opposed that I'll do better than those before. Those who show no respect for other people's (or even public) property ruin it for everyone.