Reviews
What people say afterwards
I'd rather show you a small number of real reviews than a wall of invented ones. Here's what clients have actually written, and where you can read more.
★★★★★
“I honestly can't say enough good things about this experience! I lost my ring while I was in Santa Barbara and was so upset and worried that I would never see it again. I called Dave, and he came to the rescue! He was incredibly kind, professional, and determined to help me find it, and he actually DID!”
“What made the whole experience even more amazing was that his wife and him went the extra mile and shipped the ring back to me. I am beyond grateful for their kindness, honesty, and generosity.”
“This wasn't just about finding a lost ring; it was about two wonderful people who genuinely cared and went above and beyond to help a stranger. I will never forget their kindness. If you ever lose something precious, I highly recommend Dave.”
★★★★★
Google Business Profile
Rated 5.0 out of 5. Reviews from Raul Reyes, David Ouzts, Karin Pichel and others.
★★★★★
The Ring Finders directory
My member profile carries recovery write-ups and client comments going back years, including the Solimar Beach recovery and a set of hydraulic press dies found above Fillmore.
Leave one yourself
If I've found something for you, a few honest sentences on Google genuinely helps the next person decide whether to call. It's the single most useful thing you can do for me.
Why there aren't hundreds of reviews here
Because I haven't asked for them consistently, and because a lot of my write-ups have historically lived on The Ring Finders directory rather than on my own site. Some ring finders in other states have two hundred-plus reviews. I have a handful, and they're all real.
What I'd point you at instead is the recovery stories. They're detailed enough that you can judge for yourself whether I know these beaches — the tide reasoning, the grid pattern, the specific mistakes people make. That's a better signal than a star count.
Ready to get it back?
Call or text 805-290-5009. I'll tell you honestly what I think the odds are before you commit to anything.