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French-engineered wireless performance. The XP Deus 2 is the benchmark for lightweight, high-depth detecting.
Multi-frequency technology and unmatched depth. The Equinox 900, Manticore, and Gold Monster 2000 are our top sellers.
Feature-packed at every price point. The Legend 2 and Triple Score offer multi-frequency performance at aggressive prices.
Rugged, reliable, and field-proven. From the beginner-friendly ACE 300 to the waterproof AT Pro and AT MAX.
American-made and built to last. Trusted for coin and relic hunting for decades. The Gold Bug Provides Easy Manual Controls
Australian-engineered, the E1500 Plus delivers pulse induction with PI sensitivity in mineralized ground where VLF detectors struggle.
Find the right detector for your terrain, target, and experience level.
Run by detectorists. We swing what we sell, every detector on this site has been field-tested by our own team in mineralized ground, on the beach, in surf, and at gold camps.
We’re an authorized dealer for Minelab, XP, Nokta, Garrett, Fisher and AlgoForce. Whether you’re picking up an entry-level Minelab X-TERRA PRO or a flagship Minelab GPX 6000, every detector ships with the manufacturer’s full U.S. warranty, real factory support, and zero grey-market risk — not the ambiguous "international" stock you’ll find on third-party marketplaces.
Sometimes the right detector for your ground is a $289 Minelab X-TERRA PRO, even when a $1,499 Minelab Manticore is on the shelf next to it. We’ll tell you which one fits your hunting style and budget — not which one earns us the bigger margin.
Our exclusive detector + pinpointer + digger bundles are priced under what you’d pay assembling them à la carte. The Nokta Legend 2 Complete Detecting Setup ships at $1,122 with the detector, AccuPOINT pinpointer, and premium stainless digger — hand-curated by detectorists who know what works together.
Orders placed by 2pm ET ship same business day. Free over $99 in the lower 48 — no exclusions on detectors, coils, or accessories.
Tough and precise — tools for every task.
Dig deep with confidence using rugged shovels, diggers, and picks built for precision and durability in soil, sand, and rocky terrain.
Unearth treasure faster with durable sand scoops and diving tools designed for beach, shallow-water, and underwater metal detecting adventures.
Zero in faster with reliable pinpointers that cut search time, boost accuracy, and help you recover targets quickly in any terrain.
Find more gold with high-performance prospecting equipment—from pans and sluices to classifiers and crevice tools—recover every flake and nugget.
Hand-selected for performance, value, and results in the field.
Take your detecting to the next level with the Nokta The Legend Two paired with a high-performance pinpointer and premium digger. This powerful bundle delivers advanced multi-frequency depth, precise target recovery, and durable digging performance, giving you everything you need to uncover coins, relics, jewelry, and gold with confidence in any terrain.
Expert tips, gear reviews, and field-tested advice for detectorists and prospectors—helping you uncover more treasure, gold, and adventure.
The best metal detector for you depends on three things: where you hunt, what you hope to find, and how much soil mineralization you fight. Below is a quick breakdown — for a deeper dive read our 2026 Complete Buying Guide, our Best Metal Detector for Beginners guide, or call us at (844) 771-0707.
Start lightweight, simple, and forgiving in trashy ground. We recommend the Minelab X-TERRA PRO ($289), Garrett ACE 300 (under $300), and the Nokta Triple Score ($499) — all three give you target ID, depth indication, and tone separation without overwhelming menus.
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Gold-bearing ground is mineralized and unforgiving. You need either pulse induction (Minelab GPX 6000, AlgoForce E1500) or a high-frequency VLF (Minelab Gold Monster 2000, Fisher Gold Bug Pro, Nokta Magnetar 9000).
For saltwater beach, river, and shallow-dive hunting: Minelab Equinox 900 (10 ft), Nokta Legend 2 (16 ft), XP Deus II (20 ft) and Garrett AT MAX (10 ft).
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You want fast recovery, multi-frequency, and tight target separation. The Minelab Manticore, Nokta Legend 2, and XP Deus II are the three most-asked-about machines on our support line.
Lightweight, simple controls, real (not toy) detection depth. The Nokta Midi Hoard ($149) is our top pick.
Yes. Serious Detecting is an authorized dealer for every brand we sell. Each detector ships with the manufacturer’s full U.S. warranty.
A coin-sized target sits in the 6–12 inch range for most consumer VLF detectors, deeper for pulse-induction units in mineralized ground. Read our depth guide.
We ship across the U.S. with free shipping over $99 in the lower 48. For international orders, please contact us at (844) 771-0707 or support@seriousdetecting.com for a custom quote.
Hassle-free returns to ensure our customers are 100% satisfied. See our full return policy for details.
Rules vary by state, federal land, and city. Start with our Metal Detecting Laws & Code of Ethics guide before you head out, then check local park district policy.
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