Metal Detecting Business Cards

Hi, i am new to Metal Detecting. I bought a Whites Priszm II and have been practicing with
it. Learning how to swing the coil and how to dig a proper plug.
I would like to get some cards printed up to give to landowners. I would like the cards to have a Detecting theme. I would appreciate any suggestions as to content, icons, or layout
for these cards. I am not very creative, so i really don't know where to start.
If there is anyone that has their own cards,i would like to see them.

Thanks

Don

Welcome to the forum Wazari!  This is the card I use, created it using Broderbund Print Shop.  You can purchase this program or one similar just about anywhere (Best Buy, Target, the evil Wal-Mart, etc.)  Good luck.   Kevin

Kevin
Thanks for the sample of your card. This should get me pointed in the right direction.

Don

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Welcome to TreasureNet.  We're glad you've joined us here.  


I can understand the convenience a card might provide.  All the information a landowner might want is right on one little piece of paper...very convenient for you and the landowner.  Certainly you want your name and phone number on the card.  I'd include my PO Box, but not my street address just because I don't like getting robbed of my treasures (don't laugh, it happened to me).  You might want to have a little saying on the card, too.  Something about your philosophy about private property.  Something like:  I'll respect your property more than I respect my own."  You get the idea.  Or one or two of the pledges made in the Metal Detectorist's Code of Ethics -- the ones that apply to private property.  

As far as a design or logo, that might depend on what you like to hunt for.  Are you into coins, relics, gold nuggets, jewelry, civil war, any speciality at all?  Find out what you like, then the logo might be easier to determine.  

Next, you can practice designing your cards on any of the online websites that make business cards.  You can find a website that let's you experiment with design and layout without requiring you to buy from them if you don't want to.

Please be sure to look at the left side of this window...see my warning label?  It says:  I GIVE ADVICE -- take it or leave it.  I give advice, it's up to you to ignore it or use some or all of it.  Have fun and welcome to the great adventure known as metal detecting.  

Here is mine. I did it in MS Publisher. Used card stock for business cards I got from Staples.

Ed D.

Those are some great designs guys. Nice cards.

Ed, Jeff of Pa

Where did you get the clip art of the detectors? Mine looks real cheezy.

Thanks

Earl

Ed, Jeff of Pa

Where did you get the clip art of the detectors? Mine looks real cheezy.

Thanks

Earl

I took a Western & Eastern Treasures Magazine along to the Printer
Left them decide what detector pic in it would look best.

I wrote one up for convenience...property owners, cops, etc. might see you as more "legitimate" when you hand it to them.

HH!
TBGO

Nice card TBGO. Earl I got the Minelab EXP II picture from  the website. The picture saved as a JPG them I faded it with a Photo suite program. As long as I don't sell the picture I should be fine with using it.

Ed D.

Nice cards. Thanks for sharing them with me. I am in the process of designing my own
now. I will post it when i get finished.

Don

Here's mine. I did it at an online site where you only pay shipping.

Nice cards guys.  I've been thinking about creating one for myself.  Hope you don't mind if I borrow a few ideas also.

Thanks,
Joe

Here's mine. I made it a few days ago. So far 3 people have asked me for my card this month.
Now I have one.  ;)

I found that Ike dollar a few weeks ago.



Ridley

Extremely good ideas!!!  I'll have to make one up for cache hunting.  I knew there was a reason I liked this forum best.

just ordered some cards myself. been asked before for one but never had one to give. thanks guys!!

http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/stu...id=4298&combo1=904.100.18.11339|11339|137|0&gallery_id=53

You can get some ideas on business card layout from the above link. You may not be able to get a detector on the card, but there are some free cards available at this site. You have to pay the shipping.

The other option is to make your own at home. There is software out there that will let you design you own and business card stock is available from you local office supply store.

That should get you started.

The cards do come in handy. Many people will ask you about your hobby and you can tell them that you are available to find personal lost items. You never know what may develop from such contacts. As long as they have your card you have a potential future site to hunt.

Happy Hunting

All this talk about cards has got me thinking. So I tried a new layout, put the detector in the background and added my address.

The first one is the older card, the second one is the new one. Which do you like better?

Ed D.

Yo, Ed, I think your first (older) card is easier to read.  The metal detector in the background of the second card makes it hard to read the writing.  May I suggest a smaller detector in the background,  or a smalled detector in one corner, or a smaller detector in the center with the text above and below it?    HAHAHA, I violate every rule of business card design with my own cards so I shouldn't be making suggests!

TreasureTales,

Actually the picture may make the detector look darker. When printed on my card stock it is not as detracting. But I will print a few and adjust as the masses tell me. I aim to please, you don,t want to piss off a potential detecting site owner.


Ed D.

Here's mine.  Although I haven't used it much.[C:\Documents and Settings\longc\Desktop\card.JPG]

All this talk about cards has got me thinking. So I tried a new layout, put the detector in the background and added my address.

The first one is the older card, the second one is the new one. Which do you like better?

Ed D.

Number 1 is easier on the old eyes.... nice design though.
 

TreasureTales,

Actually the picture may make the detector look darker. When printed on my card stock it is not as detracting. But I will print a few and adjust as the masses tell me. I aim to please, you don,t want to piss off a potential detecting site owner.


Ed D.

Ed can I borrow your "finder of lost items"?

Thanks

Earl

Earl, Feel free to use it. After all I did not invent the English language, I just butcher it ocaisionally.

Ed D.

I upgraded my card based on some very good looking biz cards.

maybe i need to get on the ball and get some cards made. I'm surprised that this many of you have them. i have a question though. have you used your business cards to successfully find new spots? do they seem to work?

When i had my business going "BeachFind" i printed all my own cards. But now with the Gov watching like it is, nada not gonna do it, ain`t gonna pass cards out with my info on them to no one.

I`m just a lonely old beach bum out there to enjoy myself, and ain`t finding a single dang thing.

maybe i need to get on the ball and get some cards made. I'm surprised that this many of you have them. i have a question though. have you used your business cards to successfully find new spots? do they seem to work?

For the short time I have been MDing I have been asked a couple of times to help find a lost items. I would scribble their contact info on a piece of paper but they would not have mine, now they will.  I do not expect to make a fortune just enough change for batteries, time and gas.

Nice Cards

I am not a Business & state from the Beginning
it's FREE

  The cards just make it easier to give out my Number.
and let them know I have nothing to Hide.

GREAT IDEA! That is an idea for the club thanx, I can't believe I never thought of that.

Hi, I am new to the forum, what a Great group.
Here's mine I used the Print Master Program to make it . Then I will print it out on Avery Business card #8376. after that I will put a laminating sheet over the top. It adds a lot to the card and will keep it clean .
Thanks Tim

BIGACK,

Very nice card. Nice design and gets to the point.

Ed D.

BIGACK, welcome to the forum.  Nice to have you join us.  Your card is great.  My business cards are made using PrintMaster, too.  Then I print them on glossy card stock (10 cents/sheet) and cut them neatly with a paper cutter.  Sure makes changing them easy, and they are cheap when I make them at home. 

All the cards here are awesome.  You guys are smart to have cards made for recovery services.  Sure beats writing your name and number on a piece of notepaper all the time.  LOL   I did that for about 3 years before i finally got smart and made some cards up. 

Hi, I am new to the forum, what a Great group.
Here's mine I used the Print Master Program to make it . Then I will print it out on Avery Business card #8376. after that I will put a laminating sheet over the top. It adds a lot to the card and will keep it clean .
Thanks Tim

I like the "Reward" comment.

    Incentive to contact you.

I've told insurance companies,for lost items,if found I'll take 10% of value,if not found,no charge.Don't know if this will work or not,haven't had a call yet.But they seemed pleased with the offer.

My insurance agent like the card also, he called me up one day to see if I could find a diamond that had came out of a ring. told me it was worth about $16k. It was to bad I had to let him down, would of been fun to look for.
Also gave one to my barber, you never know??

Something to consider:  printing your street address on a card about locating lost items could get you a heap of trouble.  You never know who is going to see that card.  Let's face facts, cards get thrown away, tucked into a billfold, stuck under a desk blotter, and placed on the door of the refrigerator, etc.  So any one of your cards could be seen by someone who you never wanted to see it.  That person could decide that anybody with a recovery service might just have something worth taking.   And then you will regret having your street address on the card.  PO Boxes (or no address at all) would be much safer. 

Something to consider:  printing your street address on a card about locating lost items could get you a heap of trouble.  You never know who is going to see that card.  Let's face facts, cards get thrown away, tucked into a billfold, stuck under a desk blotter, and placed on the door of the refrigerator, etc.  So any one of your cards could be seen by someone who you never wanted to see it.  That person could decide that anybody with a recovery service might just have something worth taking.   And then you will regret having your street address on the card.  PO Boxes (or no address at all) would be much safer. 

That's right.....I think if you put your Street address on the card, it is asking for trouble. Maybe even undesirables wanting to come over. And showing up or driving by to scope you out. And maybe if you aren't there when they come by they might decied to visit without you being present.

Heres an idea my buddy came up with & Im gonna do.........gonna print the dectorists code of ethics on the back of the card. I'll edit as room allows.........

I WILL respect private property and WILL NOT trespass without the land owners permission.
 
I WILL NOT destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures.
 
I WILL NOT litter, always pack out what I take in and remove all trash dug in my search.
 
I WILL leave all gates and other accesses to land as found.
 
I WILL appreciate and protect our heritage of natural resources, wildlife, and private property.
 
I WILL use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.
 
I WILL abide by all laws, ordinances or regulations that may govern my search, or the area I will be in.
 
I WILL fill all holes, regardless how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.
 
I WILL report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation.
 
I WILL Be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby. Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your hobby - you are the ambassador of a pastime we want to protect and we will be judged by how you act & respond.

Here's our business card, I just made it with photoshop.  The wording is similar to Bigack's card, but he gave me permission to "copy" his style.  Thanks Bigack!

Here's our business card, I just made it with photoshop.  The wording is similar to Bigack's card, but he gave me permission to "copy" his style.  Thanks Bigack!

If you are Serious & not "Trying" to
be Funny, I would loose the WTF

you should be Trying to look Grown-up.

your going to offend someone. 
No matter What you claim WTF stands for ;)

  What does it stand for Jeff? 

It stands for "World Treasure Finders"

It's the name of our group!
Look at my avatar on the left, it says so!

Yes Madfranks,

Just saying, I know what popped into my Head,
Just Thinking I won't be the only one.

  Personally I'd spell World Treasure Finders  out  ;)

  It is a Nice card though.
I like the Image.


 Maby I'm on the Net too much seeing Everything Abreviated 

Yes Madfranks,

Just saying, I know what popped into my Head,
Just Thinking I won't be the only one.

  Personally I'd spell World Treasure Finders  out  ;)

  It is a Nice card though.
I like the Image.


 Maby I'm on the Net too much seeing Everything Abreviated 

I second that motion.
Pat

Maybe a better name would be something like TLC Recovery Service   TLC meaning Treasure Locator Company 

Much nicer than WTF, although not as edgy.

Hi My Fellow TH'ers
I have to admit there is some very talented TH'ers on here! I have seen that WTF used on a personalized license plate here in Virginia but when I asked the driver about it he told me it meant 'Wednesday, Thursday, Friday' the best part of the work week for him. I had to laugh as I thought it was more obvious what he really meant. I was going to ask if any one here was on the 'other' forum as there is a lot of folks looking for 'Fun Cards' that they could give out to spread the word as to what they are doing.
Thanks for sharing ideas as that is what the Forums are for.
Dave
'Digger-Dave'
THing4CSA
PS: Remember; Don't leave it in the ground!

My insurance agent like the card also, he called me up one day to see if I could find a diamond that had came out of a ring. told me it was worth about $16k. It was to bad I had to let him down, would of been fun to look for.
Also gave one to my barber, you never know??

I would have tried a shop vac to look for that diamond you never know it might pull it out of the grass. Give it a try I did it before my little sister lost her rock in dads yard it worked like a charm but they have to have a idea where it was lost at. Let me know what happened if you try this out