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Serious Detecting is a family-owned metal detector and outdoor equipment dealer based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
We started Serious Detecting in 2013 with a simple idea: make it easier for detectorists to find the right equipment, get straightforward answers, and buy with confidence from a dealer that will be there before and after the sale.
Today, more than 500,000 customers have chosen Serious Detecting, making us one of the most established specialty detecting retailers in the United States.
⭐ 4.9 out of 5 stars from thousands of verified buyers, collected and verified by Shopper Approved — read our customer reviews.
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We're Detectorists, Too — Real Metal Detector Advice
Choosing a metal detector isn't always straightforward. The best detector for a Michigan farm field may not be the best choice for a saltwater beach, gold prospecting, relic hunting, or searching a trash-filled park.
That's where experience matters.
We help customers choose equipment based on where they hunt, what they're searching for, their experience level, and their budget — not simply which detector costs the most.
Our team works with these products every day and stays current with new detector technology, search coils, pinpointers, accessories, and compatibility. If a less expensive detector makes more sense for what you're doing, we'll tell you.
Not sure where to start? Try our Metal Detector Selector to narrow the field in about a minute, or read the Complete Metal Detector Buyer's Guide.
Authorized Dealer for Minelab, Garrett, Nokta, XP & More
Serious Detecting carries thousands of metal detectors, search coils, pinpointers, digging tools, sand scoops, headphones, replacement parts and accessories, and gold prospecting equipment.
We're an authorized U.S. dealer for many of the industry's leading manufacturers, including Minelab, Garrett, Nokta, XP Metal Detectors, Fisher, Teknetics, Quest, AlgoForce, OKM, Falcon, and Treasure Products. See the full list of brands we carry.
Buying from an authorized dealer means you're getting genuine equipment backed by the applicable manufacturer's U.S. warranty — along with knowledgeable support if you need help after your purchase. Gray-market detectors sold through marketplace listings often carry no valid U.S. warranty at all, and the difference only shows up when something goes wrong.
Shopping a budget? Start with our best sellers, clearance detectors, or open box and demo units. We also offer financing and metal detector rentals if you'd like to try before you buy. Shipping is free on orders over $99 within the contiguous United States.
Visit Our Metal Detector Store in Ypsilanti, Michigan
We're not just a website.
Our showroom and operations are located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where customers can visit us, see equipment in person, compare detectors side by side, and talk with our team.
Serious Detecting
3901 Bestech Dr., Suite 100
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (844) 771-0707
Email: support@seriousdetecting.com
Showroom hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Not local? Give us a call or send us a message. Tell us where you plan to hunt, what you're hoping to find, and your budget, and we'll help narrow down the choices. For order questions, returns, warranty claims, or shipping, our customer care page has the answers.
Metal Detecting Guides & Buying Resources
Our goal isn't simply to sell metal detectors. We want Serious Detecting to be one of the best resources available for learning about them.
We've built an extensive library of buying guides and resources covering detector comparisons, product information, manuals, compatibility, setup, and detecting advice — all written to help you make an informed decision.
A few of the most-used resources:
- Getting Started With Metal Detecting — a complete beginner's guide
- Best Metal Detectors for Beginners and beginner & intermediate detectors
- Metal Detector Comparison Guides — honest cross-brand head-to-heads
- Understanding Search Coils — size, shape, and configuration
- How Metal Detectors Work — VLF, PI, and multi-frequency explained
- Instruction Manuals and parts compatibility lists for Minelab, Nokta, XP, Garrett, and Fisher
- Where to Go Metal Detecting and detecting laws & code of ethics
- Metal Detecting Glossary — every term explained in plain language
- Metal Detecting Clubs & Organizations — find detectorists near you
Whether you're choosing your first detector, comparing two flagship machines, looking for the right search coil, or trying to understand which technology works best for your ground, we want you to have the information you need before you buy.
Why Buy From Serious Detecting?
- Family-owned since 2013 — over a decade serving detectorists
- 500,000+ customers served
- 4.9 stars from thousands of verified buyers, via Shopper Approved
- Authorized U.S. dealer for leading metal detector manufacturers
- Thousands of products across detectors, coils, pinpointers, and accessories
- Applicable manufacturer warranties on new authorized products
- Real product knowledge and knowledgeable customer support
- Physical Michigan showroom you can actually visit
- Free shipping on U.S. orders over $99 (contiguous states)
- Extensive buying guides and product resources
- Support before and after your purchase
Get Serious About Your Next Find
The best metal detector isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive. It's the one that fits your ground, your targets, your experience, and the way you hunt.
Whether you're buying your first detector or adding another machine to your collection, we're here to help you make the right choice.
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