Renting a Metal Detector

If you are planning on getting into metal detecting or are travelling to an area of the country where you have not metal detected there before, it can be a smart move to consider detector hire.

It will mean that you can try out features on a detector before investing hundreds (or thousands) on equipment before trying it yourself. It is great to test out different metal detecting spots in your chosen destination without having to worry about lugging around heavy metal detector equipment that may turn out to be unsuitable.

You will also get a chance at finding original metal detecting spots – while some detecting hot spots are easily found online, there are many more that aren’t.

If you rent from a dealer, look for a model that suits the terrain and objects you think you may need to detect, as well as your skill level. For example, a high-performance machine is best if you are looking for gold nuggets in a riverbed or going on an extended treasure hunting trip through caves and fields, whereas a simple coin shooter model would be better suited to casual users who will only use it around their home or at family events like birthday parties.

Hire Questions

What is the hire rate per day?
What is the hire period? Does it include a weekend?
Do you give me a 30 min session to demonstrate how to use the detector beforehand?
How can I charge the detector if it does flat.
How do I calibrate the detector?
If you need more information or technical help in the field, are you contactable?

Renting from an experienced detectorist or dealer:

You can learn about the model, the features, search depth, coils, terrain and best ways to search for your treasure. Remember to mention you need a waterproof coil if you want to use it at the beach!

Ask lots of questions about good spots to detect -You can learn a little history about the area, as well as discover some incredible metal detecting finds.

5 Great Reasons to Hire A Metal Detector

Try Out a New Hobby
Ever wonder why you see a handful of people out with their metal detectors so early or late in the day?
Metal detecting is a fun and exciting hobby to have. You get to become a treasure hunter. Looking for buried treasures!
If it looks fun to you, why not try it out? Rent a metal detector and see if enjoy it or not before you go out and start buying your own equipment. If you get an expert for free, with the hire – then you are a winner!
2. Try it Before You Buy It and Save Money and Disappointment

So you tried metal detecting and now can’t wait to get a metal detector of your own. Since there are so many metal detectors, how do you know which one will work best for you?

By renting a metal detector, you’ll discover which brand, model and type will work for your own treasure hunting trips. You’ll get to try several different ones out before you spend your money on one that doesn’t work for you.

Find Lost Stuff

Maybe metal detecting isn’t a hobby that you want to get into. But you may still need a metal detector rental if you or a loved one lost a ring, jewelry or some change while you were out and about enjoying the beach or the town.

Lots of people have found their personal belongings with a metal detector. As long as your item has some metal in it, it’s worth a try to recover it with a metal detector.

If you don’t want to do the searching, you can look at hiring a metal detecting specialist to search for you.

4. Get Fit While Your Pockets Grow Fat

Metal detecting is an outdoor activity where you can spend hours walking around trying to find buried treasure.

Some people walk for miles without even knowing it because they get so caught up in the fun of finding hidden items. This is a fantastic way to shape up without even trying too hard.

The best thing is that you’re not spending money on a gym membership. You’ll be able to keep your money, as well as stuff your pockets with any metal detecting finds along the way!

Support the Metal Detecting Hobby

Last but not least, by getting a metal detecting rental you are showing your support to those who love being outdoors treasure hunting.

Some people have been metal detecting for over 20 years. While others are just finishing up their first year or first month with this hobby.

With a metal detector rental, you’re able to share in the joy of getting outside and learning the history of places or the type of people who were there before you.

Your metal detecting excursion will likely take place somewhere where there are other metal detectors out looking for treasure too. This will give you the chance to meet new metal detector enthusiasts and compare notes on some of your most interesting finds. This could lead to long term friendships as well as a good metal detecting session with like-minded people; everyone needs someone with whom they can talk about their metal detecting adventures!

Melbourne hire locations

Lucky Strike Detectors:

Second Hand Items

John Hunt’s Ring Finder service in Melbourne. www.metaldetectorguy.com.au

What is a Ring Finder?

A Ring Finder is a metal detecting professional who hires out their services to find lost treasures for their owners. These professionals operate over a certain metropolitan or regional area and have a range of detectors and equipment to help you get your stuff back! They need to know a bit about what they are looking for and where it was lost, in order to select the right equipment for the location (beach / outdoor parks / walking tracks etc). They charge differently so you need to ask them before you hire them.