What to look for in a Recovery Specialist?

Not everyone who owns a metal detector does what we do. There is a reason. Not everyone has the character traits required. When using a metal detector, an excellent ring finder/recovery specialist has the following traits.

1) Tenacity; The sticktoitiveness to keep searching when others will have given up. Very often they will remain to continue looking, or will return another day when conditions have changed. They hate to lose and not finding your lost ring or item is a loss. You will likely get calls or texts afterwards with additional suggestions or possibilities.

2) Detailed; While searching, every inch is covered in multiple ways. Questions are being asked as the search is taking place. It may seem like the questions are trivial but without a doubt, an idea is being explored. The search itself is far from random. North/South and East/West are covered. Markers are used to indicate searched and unsearched areas. It may appear obsessive, but we know that if we pass over the item we will find it. It means that we have to cover every inch

3) Integrity; A high level of trust in the specialist is required. Having a stranger searching for something near, dear and precious can be un-nerving and even risky. Having integrity is key to this. Visit their website for proof. If they don't have a website find them on the TheRingFinders.com website. You should find many examples of returned items.

4) Intuition; On many occasions, after hearing about the surrounding circumstances, a search will be initiated based on what they believe is the best starting point. Very often the item is found right away. This isn't luck because the search is not random but a thoughtfully planned approach.

5) Experience; Look for someone with multiple recoveries already completed. Having searched in varied locations, seasons and situations provides the recovery specialist with the tools to approach your loss effectively.

6) Prepared; Multiple tools for a variety fo situations. You can imagine how having the batteries die on one's detector and not having a replacement battery could impact the search. Your specialist will have a trunk full of items that can be called upon when needed.

There are likely more key traits, but if your specialist has those above, you are more than likely to succeed in recovering your item.