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The Lost Treasure of Texas - 10 Stories that Will Make You Want to Start Searching Now!
The Lost Treasure of Texas - 10 Stories that Will Make You Want to Start Searching Now!
April 20, 2023

The Lost Treasure of Texas - 10 Stories that Will Make You Want to Start Searching Now!

Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, is known for its vast lands, oil...
New Minelab X-Terra Pro Metal Detector - Could This Be The Game Changer in Entry Level Metal Detectors?
New Minelab X-Terra Pro Metal Detector - Could This Be The Game Changer in Entry Level Metal Detectors?
  • Metal Detecting Gear
March 28, 2023

New Minelab X-Terra Pro Metal Detector - Could This Be The Game Changer in Entry Level Metal Detectors?

Minelab just introduced their new X-Terra Pro metal detector.  Minelab is at the forefront of research...
The World’s Best-Selling Metal Detectors Get Even Better
man standing on hillside with metal detector in hand
  • minelab metal detectors
January 31, 2023

The World’s Best-Selling Metal Detectors Get Even Better

All-new Minelab EQUINOX 700 and 900 All-Terrain detectors join EQUINOX 600 and 800 models for...
FAQ: Are metal detector search coils interchangeable?
FAQ: Are metal detector search coils interchangeable?
November 22, 2022

FAQ: Are metal detector search coils interchangeable?

Most metal detector coils are not interchangeable between different brands or technologies.  This is because specific...
FAQ: How do I use a metal detector to find property pins/markers?
FAQ: How do I use a metal detector to find property pins/markers?
  • FAQs
November 22, 2022

FAQ: How do I use a metal detector to find property pins/markers?

A metal detector can be an effective means of finding property markers and is usually...
FAQ: How do I factory reset my Garrett AT Max Metal Detector?
FAQ: How do I factory reset my Garrett AT Max Metal Detector?
  • FAQs
October 29, 2022

FAQ: How do I factory reset my Garrett AT Max Metal Detector?

Doing a factory reset on your Garrett AT Max is pretty simple.   While the metal...
Minelab to Attend Diving Equipment Marketing Association Show in 2022
Minelab to Attend Diving Equipment Marketing Association Show in 2022
October 25, 2022

Minelab to Attend Diving Equipment Marketing Association Show in 2022

The world’s leading manufacturer of treasure-hunting equipment and technology will return to the Diving Equipment...
Coin Cleaning Solutions: BU Plus Coin Cleaning Solution vs. 1943S War Nickel
Coin Cleaning Solutions:  BU Plus Coin Cleaning Solution vs. 1943S War Nickel
October 22, 2022

Coin Cleaning Solutions: BU Plus Coin Cleaning Solution vs. 1943S War Nickel

High Plains' Mike E. (a.k.a. The Metal Detecting Beast) recently had an encounter with a...
Unearthing Treasures from Iowa and Beyond
Unearthing Treasures from Iowa and Beyond
  • minelab metal detectors
October 21, 2022

Unearthing Treasures from Iowa and Beyond

Minelab Detexpert, Stef Tanguay, searches for rare coins and relics of the Colonial Northeast Chicago,...
Current Precious Metal Spot Prices - Book Mark This Page!
Current Precious Metal Spot Prices - Book Mark This Page!
October 15, 2022

Current Precious Metal Spot Prices - Book Mark This Page!

Gold has seen a wild ride over the last decade.  The beauty of having gold...
Another Successful Ring Recovery in Overland Park, KS
Another Successful Ring Recovery in Overland Park, KS
  • ring recovery
October 11, 2022

Another Successful Ring Recovery in Overland Park, KS

High Plains Prospectors was contacted by Zach M. from Overland Park, KS on Friday October...
FAQ: Can I Buy a Metal Detector or Gold Prospecting Equipment from High Plains Prospectors Using Venmo?
FAQ:  Can I Buy a Metal Detector or Gold Prospecting Equipment from High Plains Prospectors Using Venmo?
October 10, 2022

FAQ: Can I Buy a Metal Detector or Gold Prospecting Equipment from High Plains Prospectors Using Venmo?

Yes, you can!  After receiving a call from a customer asking if we can take...
Where to Metal Detect - Old Sidewalk, Parking Lot, and Curb Tear-Outs
Where to Metal Detect - Old Sidewalk, Parking Lot, and Curb Tear-Outs
  • Where to Metal Detect
October 6, 2022

Where to Metal Detect - Old Sidewalk, Parking Lot, and Curb Tear-Outs

For those of you that live in older areas of the world which have been...
FAQ: Can you replace the batteries on a Minelab Equinox Metal Detector? - YES!
FAQ: Can you replace the batteries on a Minelab Equinox Metal Detector? - YES!
  • FAQs
September 23, 2022

FAQ: Can you replace the batteries on a Minelab Equinox Metal Detector? - YES!

Yes!  You can replace the rechargeable batteries in your Minelab Equinox Metal Detector! I know...
Minelab Announces Next-Generation Multi-Frequency Technology
Minelab Announces Next-Generation Multi-Frequency Technology
  • In The News
September 21, 2022

Minelab Announces Next-Generation Multi-Frequency Technology

Minelab Announces Next-Generation Multi-Frequency Technology New high-power Multi-IQ+ helps metal-detecting hobbyists and treasure-hunting professionals find...