One option would be to use a trusted wallet recovery service (e.g.
https://walletrecoveryservices.com).
You don't explicitly need to give your wallet away.
Especially do not answer newbies which claim to help you.
Further there are some 'professional' wallet recovery services around here which seem to be not that professional at all (i.e. Trying to sound professional, but sharing way too many misinformation).
I would suggest to be careful and not answer anyone via PM. Also don't trust every recovery service which had success in recovering a few wallets.
Thank you, that's some good advice. Will be keeping that in mind. I've already received quite a few PMs offering help and asking to purchase the drive!! Not selling for $50, haha... I will contact Dave.