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It's has been an exciting time for treasure hunters in Maine. With a discovery of a $5,000 diamond ring on Old Orchard Beach and the discovery of a rare George Washington Inauguration button worth thousands, treasurer hunters are locating some incredible items.
Metal Detecting in the News Did you know we were featured in a television story on Metal Detecting in Maine with Bill Green from the NBC affiliate WCSH ? General info on our Detectors There are many different models to choose from. Some are designed for land and some are mainly for water. All models come with a 2 year warranty. All of our land models are waterproof from the control box down to the loop, so you can search in water up to your waist. They all can discriminate against junk objects. The lower models will search to a depth of about 8 inches while the upper models (ones with the bigger loops) will search to approximately 12 inches. These depths will vary depending on the type of object, the size of the object, and the material you are searching through (ie. sand, rock etc.). As the price of detectors increase,they come with several more options for control buttons. The additional options, among other things, allow you to search for items more precisely. For example, one of the upper models has the ability to learn an object. It can then either search for that object only or reject that object. If you're searching near an old farm and the same type of nail keeps showing up, you could set the detector to learn that object then choose to reject that object. The detector knows that specific item should be rejected each time. You can also program some of the upper models so that every time you use the detector it will remember the specific settings you like to use. the upper models also come with readout screens which tell you the depth of the object and what type of object it is. Choosing the right Detector When choosing a detector the most important factors are type of use and price. Usage: You must decide the type of unit you want to purchase. Some models are designed for general use, some are specifically designed for searching for gold nuggets and some designed for mainly underwater use. The underwater models can be used on land but because they are designed more for underwater use they have very few options on them. price: You now must decide roughly how much you want to spend. Prices range from $160 to $800 with many to choose from. Many people will purchase the base model if they are getting one for their children or if they want to try it out for a year and are not sure how much they will use it. Some people will jump up a few models if they want a few more options on the unit with better depth and do not mind spending a little more for these extras. If people know they are going to use the detector often, they will usually purchase a mid to upper model. They will get the readout (either analog or digital) and lots of options to meet their specific needs. Renting a Detector We also rent metal detectors at our retail store. Renting a detector is a great option for 2 reasons:
1)You can try it for a day or two while spending quality time out with your family searching for unknown hidden treasure.
The cost to rent a detector is only $ 20 per day with a deposit required.
Accessories We carry all of the important supplies you may need for metal detecting (trowels, sand scoops, loop covers etc.).
Stop by our store and see the metal detectors up close the best way to check out our detectors is to stop by. We stock lots of models. Our friendly staff can give you a demonstration on any model you would like and answer any questions you might have.
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Thirty four year old Chuck D. of Bridgeton, Maine discovered one of the most cherished of American political items in U.S. history, a George Washington Inauguration button. Dunlap is only a five year veteran of metal detecting but has discovered one of the best finds in the state's history. "When I first purchased the detector five years ago I was hunting at least four times a week, but due to time constraints the last few years I have only been able to go out a handful of times. It was my third time out this year and I was only searching for about fifteen minutes when I made the discovery. I didn't think much of it but when I got home and my wife noticed that it said "GW" on the button I thought it was worth investigating. I had purchased my Whites Metal Detector from Republic Jewelry & Collectibles and since they deal in the collectibles I felt they would be able to find out what my button was worth.", states Dunlap.
