- Land/Shallow Water Search
Dave Boyer
Cost For My Service
I prefer a text and then I will return a call to you.
For lost items-I work on a "Reward Basis", that means I will accept whatever you feel my services are worth finding your lost item.
I have a call-out fee of $30 whether or not your item is found, that is to cover my gas and vehicle expenses.
Search Types
Beaches, Parks, Lakes, Yards, Inside homes & Vehicles.
I have an endoscope camera to search in tight spaces.
I have an underwater metal detector and can search up to 5ft of water. If lost in deeper water I can contact a scuba diver for you. If lost in Lake Michigan, call ASAP, wave action in Lake Michigan tends to swallow items in a few hours never to be seen again.
Search Locations
I am based in Grand Rapids and cover most of West Michigan, but other areas beyond that are negotiable.
Dave Boyer's Bio
I have been metal detecting for over 20 years and have had a lot of experience helping another ringfinder before joining this site.
I am retired and available at your request. If your item is lost in a public area, contact me ASAP as others may find your lost item.
Contact me and lets put a smile on your face!
Dave Boyer - Recent Blog Post
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Wedding Ring Found At Oval Beach, Saugatuck, MI (2026)
On the way home from another ring hunt I decided to try a second time to find this ring. 4 days prior to this I had searched for about 1 1/2 hours for this ring. Justin had been swimming about 10ft from the buoy in the picture and he said the red dot is where […]
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Wedding Ring Found At North Beach, South Haven, MI (2026)
Received a text from Noe that he lost his wedding ring while standing in waist deep water yesterday afternoon. Too late to go then but I told him I would be there at 6:30AM the next day. Noe and his wife Eve met me at the beach and showed me an area about 20ft wide […]
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Wedding Ring Set Found At Tunnel Park, Holland, MI (2026)
Sara sent me a text and stated she lost her wedding rings while playing catch with a football with her son. We arranged to meet in an hour at the park. Lots of people on the beach and we made our way out to about waist deep water and started the search. The water was […]
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Gold Cross Found In Gun Lake, MI (2026)
Received a text stating John lost his gold cross while playing a game in the shallow water of their lake home. John was given this chain in grade school, and he’s in college now. He has been wearing it 24/7 and it means a lot to him. He noticed the chain and the cross missing […]
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18K Bracelet Found In Big Rapids, MI (2026)
Received a call from Abraham, a student at Ferris State University, saying he lost his bracelet playing flag football back in October of 2025. He lost it on a wet, muddy night and spent hours searching for it with a flashlight. He assumed somebody had stepped on it and pushed it down in the mud. […]
Dave Boyer - Testimonials
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Dave, I’m Sara’s father writing to express my heartfelt gratitude... (2026)
Dave, I’m Sara’s father writing to express my heartfelt gratitude to God for connecting you and Sara and that wonderful couple who knew Sara’s location. The fact that you were available and willing to help out my daughter in an hour of desperation means more than words can express. And that the mysterious couple was still there an hour later is another mysterious piece of the fabric of this blessing. Many, many thanks, Dave. Hope to meet you someday to thank you in person. Mike Barry
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Thanks again to Dave and Duke! (2025)
We didn’t hold out much hope of finding my husband’s ring – most of the area is covered in fallen leaves . These 2 gentlemen were so kind and without them we wouldnt have found the ring!!
Words of wisdom-get your ring resized before you lose it !! Thanks again to Dave and Duke!
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So, so grateful! (2024)
So, so grateful! Thanks Dave and Tom! You made our day, and the ring wasn’t even in the primary area we thought it would have been!
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Dave is the best there is! (2024)
Dave is the best there is! He was so kind and was willing to help! I called and he was here in less than an hour! I appreciate him so much! Thank you, Dave!
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Dave felt like an angel to me... (2023)
Dave felt like an angel to me. It is a very special ring to me. Though had been married for 5 years but my husband got me this ring when we were still dating 8 years back. Felt real sad losing it. I searched for the ring for like 2 hrs in the marked area again and again and had almost lost hope when we got the idea of taking help from a ring finder(This is the first time for us and we had no clue that they are real). I was in disbelief till he found my ring. So much happy. He saved me from a ruined vacation. Thanks a ton Dave.
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I gotta say Dave and Gregg are the real deal!!! (2019)
Steve here! I gotta say Dave and Gregg are the real deal!!! After 5 long days of my chain sitting at the bottom of Lake Michigan I was ready to accept that it was gone! But Tuesday night I randomly came across Ringfinders and Dave and called, and spoke with Dave the following morning. The very next day he and Gregg where on a mission. I liked how he acted with a sense of urgency and how dedicated he was to finding my chain. I am still In shock they found it! Along with all my friends and family. When he showed up at my job and handed me my chain, I skipped the handshake and gave the guy a hug! Haha! That’s how happy I was! These guys are legit! And masters of this craft! Have 2 be 2 find a chain in Lake Michigan in 8 inches of sand 5 days later in 15 or 20 minutes! Thanx again Dave and Gregg! I really am grateful for your help and glad I came across your website!
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Both my husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts! (2016)
I have shared my story with all my friends and family! I am so thankful for you guys and to know there are such nice people like you in the world brightens my day. I wish there was so much more I could do for you both, and one day I hope to give more!
Both my husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Even our 2 year old was thrilled you found my ring! Some things are just irreplaceable and not everyone understands, but I can see that you guys do! Thank you thank you thank you!
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