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Field finds, detecting tips, and product news from the QUEST community.
Digstock 2026 – Thank You for an Incredible Event
QUEST Metal Detectors thanks everyone who visited our booth at Digstock 2026 and celebrated with the detecting community.
Looking for a Meaningful Christmas Gift? Discover the Joy of Exploration with QUEST
Metal detectors make thoughtful Christmas gifts for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking discovery and exploration.
Unbelievable 200-Year-Old Military Relic Found with Scuba Tector Pro
A diver discovered a rare British Marines Shako plate from around 1800 using Quest's upgraded magnetic Scuba Tector Pro underwater metal detector.
Happy Thanksgiving & Congratulations to Our Scuba Tector II Giveaway Winners!
Quest Metal Detectors announced the four winners of their Scuba Tector II giveaway while extending Thanksgiving wishes to their community.
DEMA Cyber Raffle Winners Announced!
Quest Metal Detectors announced the winners of their DEMA Cyber Raffle and thanked all participants for their support.
DEMA Show Wrap-Up: Celebrating 10 Years of Scuba Tector Innovation
Quest Metal Detectors celebrated a decade of underwater detection innovation at the DEMA Show in Orlando, where the original Scuba Tector was first introduced ten years ago.
Metal Detecting Beyond the Beach: What Secrets Are Hiding in the Field?
Fields often contain fewer modern artifacts than beaches, potentially yielding more historically significant discoveries through metal detecting.
QUEST Scuba Tector II: New Underwater Metal Detector
The QUEST Scuba Tector II, a new underwater metal detector with one-button operation, has launched with improved sensitivity and magnetic charging capabilities.
What's Hidden Beneath? Find Out with the QUEST X10 IDmaxX
A metal detecting adventure showcases discoveries like engraved medals, silver rings, and crosses found with the QUEST X10 IDmaxX detector.
Racēju Salidojums 2025 – A Celebration of Discovery
Quest Metal Detectors sponsored a major rally in Latvia that attracted over 650 detectorists from seven countries for two days of competitions, contests, and festivities.
Detectival 2025 Recap: Meet Our New Metal Detectors!
Quest Metal Detectors unveiled two brand-new products at Detectival 2025, including an affordable multi-frequency S Series and an improved Scuba Tector II underwater detector.
Second "Pataco" Coin Found — What Are the Odds?
A metal detecting enthusiast in Portugal discovered his second rare 1827 Pataco coin using QUEST equipment, along with other 18th and 19th-century artifacts.
QUEST: Touch History, Reconnect with Nature
A metal detecting enthusiast from Portugal shares discoveries of medieval coins and ancient treasures using a QUEST Q20 detector.
Treasure Hunting, Worry-Free: QUEST's Caring Support Makes Every Dig Easier
QUEST prioritizes customer satisfaction by providing reliable after-sales support to treasure hunters, as demonstrated through a warranty replacement case.
Treasure Hunt, Endless Surprises—QUEST Metal Detectors Power the Coin Hunt Competition
QUEST Metal Detectors sponsored a community coin hunt competition organized by Northern Hills Prospectors in South Dakota.
Spend a Little, Earn a Lot
A Quest Metal Detector Q30 customer discovered valuable coins and gemstone rings over several outings, proving the device's affordability and effectiveness.
QUEST Metal Detectors to the Rescue! WWII POW Dog Tag Found in Poland, Returned to Family After 80 Years!
A metal detecting enthusiast in Poland used a QUEST detector to unearth a World War II Italian soldier's identification tag after 80 years, reconnecting it with his family.
Scuba Tector Pro Made Me 10X My Money! This Detector is Insane! I'm a Quest Die-Hard Now!
A metal detecting enthusiast shares how the Scuba Tector Pro helped them recover their investment through treasure finds.
Help! My X5 IDMaxX Dug Up a Mind-Blowing Secret on the Beach, and the Kid Next Door Is Green with Envy!
A metal detecting enthusiast discovers remarkable treasures using the X5 IDMaxX detector at the beach.
Metal Detecting in Early Summer
Early summer offers ideal conditions for metal detecting as both a recreational activity and a way to explore historical artifacts hidden underground.
Xpointer Max — The Ultimate Sidekick for Metal Detecting!
A pinpointing metal detector accessory designed to help users zero in on targets with precision while offering convenient features like automatic sleep mode.
Your First Metal Detector – Meet the Ultimate Family Adventure Buddy!
The Metal Detector X1 offers a beginner-friendly option for families seeking lightweight equipment that turns weekend outings into treasure-hunting adventures.
"Beach Potato" No More! SCUBA TECTOR PRO is Here!
The SCUBA TECTOR PRO enables treasure hunters to search for valuables both on beaches and underwater with a versatile, waterproof metal detector.
Discover the Hidden Riches of the Sea with SCUBA TECTOR PRO
A diver shares excitement about discovering treasures including an ancient necklace, coins, and vintage pocket watch using the Scuba Tector Pro underwater metal detector.
🕹️We build a metal detecting game, without coding skills
A Quest Metal Detectors team member created a fun HTML-based metal detecting game in just two hours using Windsurf, requiring no prior coding experience.
Quest Metal Detectors Brings Innovation to the 2024 DEMA Show in Las Vegas
Quest Metal Detectors will showcase a new generation Scuba Tector at the 2024 DEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 19-22.
Metal detecting is like brewing an espresso
Quest Metal Detectors draws parallels between metal detecting and espresso brewing, illustrating how both activities benefit from choosing appropriate tools and consistent refinement.
Quest Metal Detectors Shines at Detectival 2024 in Stevenage, UK
Quest Metal Detectors showcased innovative metal detecting equipment and connected with European dealers at Detectival 2024.
17th-Century Treasure Found with QUEST
A QUEST underwater metal detector helped recover a rare 17th-century pewter chamber pot from a 1691 shipwreck in British waters.
60-Second Metal Detector Setup to Beat 80% of Beginners
A properly configured metal detector requires only 60 seconds of adjustment to perform significantly better than most beginners' default settings.
Newbie Detectorist Found 5th-Century Gold Pendants
A 51-year-old Norwegian hobbyist made one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in his country's history by following proper protocols after finding rare ancient gold pendants.
Beach Detecting Tip: Stability Finds More Than Sensitivity
Maximizing sensitivity on beaches with saltwater and mineralized sand actually reduces detection effectiveness by creating excessive noise.
Beach Metal Detecting Tips: How to Read the Shoreline and Find More This Summer
Summer beaches host thousands of visitors daily, creating ideal conditions for finding dropped valuables in sand and surf zones.
5 Beginner Metal Detecting Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Most beginners struggle with common technique errors rather than bad luck, missing targets due to preventable mistakes.
Gold Prospecting with a Metal Detector: Settings and Tips That Actually Help
Gold detection requires specific settings and techniques because gold conducts electricity differently than coins and sits in mineralized soil that creates false signals.
Hidden in Black, Revealed in Gold: QUEST Products Uncover an 1785 Officer's Sword
A customer using QUEST's Scuba Tector discovered a heavily corroded sword handle underwater that was later revealed through conservation to contain 16.8% gold, confirming its origins as a high-end officer's weapon from around 1785.
Meteorites Don't Find Themselves: Metal Detectors Turn Luck into Science
Metal detectors transform meteorite hunting from a luck-based endeavor into a systematic, efficient search by detecting the iron and nickel content in meteorites.
Multi-Frequency vs Single-Frequency Metal Detectors: Which One Is Right for You?
Multi-frequency detectors offer superior versatility for most users, particularly beach hunters, by combining depth and small-target sensitivity while eliminating salt interference.
Professional vs Hobby Metal Detecting: Which Quest Detector Is Right For You?
Quest offers detectors designed for both casual hobbyists and professional treasure hunters, with different models suited to various detecting applications and skill levels.
Metal Detector Recovery Speed and Discrimination Explained
Recovery speed and discrimination are two distinct detector settings that help reduce trash signals while preserving detection of valuable targets.
Relic Hunting Tips: What a Roman Ring Discovery Can Teach Every Detectorist
An amateur detectorist in Somerset discovered a Roman gold ring buried for roughly 1,600 years, demonstrating that consistent research and technique matter more than luck.
SpaceX V3 Is Here — But the Real MVP Might Be a Metal Detector
Advanced metal detectors could become essential tools for Mars colonization by enabling resource extraction and ensuring mission success.
2 Detectorists Found 2,970 Viking Silver Coins
Two hobbyists in Norway uncovered the largest Viking-era coin hoard ever discovered in the country, reshaping understanding of ancient trade patterns.
Where Might the Next Roman Coin Hoard Location?
A map of known Roman coin hoard discoveries reveals the empire's expansion while suggesting untouched regions may hold undiscovered treasures.