Metal Detectors Super Store

Family Minelab Treasure Stories

Metal detecting started out as something for me and my wife to do with our children when they were little. Living in Florida, we would take the family to the parks and beaches. I would detect while they played, and often they would help dig. Now that they are older my wife and I have more time to treasure hunt and we truly enjoy the hobby.

For about a year now I have been using the Minelab Excalibur 1000. My wife and I both have one and we are both completely hooked on surf hunting. Since July of 2006 we have found approximately 4ounces of gold, 75 rings (27 of which are gold), a platinum ring, several earrings, necklaces and rosaries.

One of my favorite finds, and most valuable, was found earlier this year just a few inches into the soft, dry sand of the surf.

My wife and I started the day on the beach with our Excalibur 1000’s and a long handled scoop. We ventured into the wet sand and spent about an hour looking when I got a good signal. I started digging and there, just a few inches into sand was a diamond pendant known as a “Circle of Life.” Seeing those 28 diamonds glitter and realizing they were real, well I was excited to say the least. After testing it with a gold tester and getting input from a professional jeweler, we’ve found out that its value is about $3,000.00. Special thanks go to Kellyco and Wanda for all the support and products you’ve provided us, but we’re keeping this one!”

- Paul B.