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Hi all! It's that time of year again -- the Holiday season! As such, Steve's Detector Rods would like to announce our 2025 Holiday Sale! From now through December 31, 2024, all in-stock items will be on sale at 10% OFF prices listed on our website. To place an order, or for questions, please email me at steve@stevesdetectorrods.com, or visit our website at www.stevesdetectorrods.com. Thank you! Steve

I'm going to clear up some smoke about the Military/VET Discount a few Dealers offer. I got a little heat from a couple people as my original post on the GM-2000 said I was not offering a VET discount. My reasoning, was the (out of nowhere) drop in our margins and just as they did with the Manticore pricing, we were informed the Manticore at such would not offer Military Discount. Here's the cut and dry.... as I explain to Every Swinging Doug who is military active/VET, where the discount came from. What you don't know, it was me who fought hard for the Military/VET discount many many yrs ago in the early 2000s. I used to be a Managed Partner (about 12 of us in the US) before that was taken away. I used to fly in for Managed Partner meetings and Dealer Conferences and meet with the higher ups at Minelab. It's amazing the amount of Dealers we have but yet when a Conference would take place and Dealers had to pay their own way to get there, the amount of them who never attended. Funny as we still have those same kind of Dealers who offer Back Door prices to anyone. Heck, that's exactly why Minelab can lower the margins, since most give it away anyways. But that's another story. Military/VET Discount - I started asking for it when Kevin H worked at Minelab. I asked again when new upper brass would take over but nobody was interested in implementing at that time. Eventually as one of them heading out, Gary S (head of Minelab USA at the time) was about to leave Minelab, he personally called to thank me for everything I had done for Minelab. He asked if there was any last-minute things I needed and desired. I explained again the need for a VET discount, since Minelab was a main supplier of Landmine Detectors and Equipment for US Military/Nato forces. They were getting big checks from US Gov for their technologies (remember the SDC-2300). Anyways, it was a couple months later that Debbie (Minelab USA) informed me of the update and new Military Discount Program and how it would be run. and the option of up to a 15% VET discount to those who provide the appropriate documentation to said Dealers. I've sold more gold detectors to VET's than most Dealers and have always taken pride in such. As a VET myself, I do enjoy offering active Military and VET's the opportunity to save a little $$. So when a DP Member (I'm not going to call him out) makes comments about something he knows nothing. I get a little rattled, as it was me who fought and never gave up, to help US Military get said discount. Is it wise to offer a 15% discount on a 20% margin detector? Well if I want to stay in business for an extended amount of years, probably not, but to be honest, these new 20% margins are just that, new to us Dealers. I remember the days when we had 45% margins and selling a $2000 made $800 after all fees. Those days are certainly gone. Interestingly, I wonder what would be said if a detector manufacture walked into Cabelas and said, "we want you to sell our detectors in your store, what shelf should we display them"...oh and by the way, we'll offer you a 20% margin and if you desire, you can offer 15% VET discount. Wonder how many stores would allow product to sit on their shelves with said margins? Food for thought. Veterans Day is around the corner and I look forward to trying to offer my fellow active duty brothers/ sisters and VET's a quality detector at a savings. Hope this helps folks understand where I'm coming from. To all Dealers, keep your hardhats on, as I think it's just going to get worse before it gets better. I should probably be like Steve H, just grab a detector and go swinging and leave all chatter behind.

Now that I have been updated from Minelab on the official stand of the Military Discount, Gerry's Detectors will also offer the VET Discount to those who have earned it. Minelab is a hard company to deal with at times and things change on occasion, (so has the others). A prime example is the original price of $1799 US we were told. So I had posted that price on other platforms to get folks educated on the new talked about detector. Well you all know, it didn't come out early Sept as we were told. When it finally did show up last week, to our surprise was a $200 increase to the Consumer. I had a guy send me a snippet yesterday and demand the $1799 price I had posted months ago. I learned one thing, not to post anything up front until it's official. To make matter worse about the $200 increase, us Dealers were also updated with our new margin on the GM-2000, being less than any other gold detector release. Talk about tough times for a Dealer. Yes, it's tough when you sell a $2000 detector and can't even make $200 (after 15% VET discount, card fees & shipping from my shop), but what can us Dealers do, quit? I feel that's exactly what they would like for many of us to do, as they now sell Direct. It's just the changing of times, so I'll suck it up and trooper my USMC VET Dealership along the road and get back to helping my customers. For any VET's who did purchase from me this week, please reach out to me by calling my 30+ Landline at 208-345-8898 or at gerrys1det@gmail.com and we'll get you compensated. On a side note? I think Minelab USA should also offer the VET Discount on their own website to VET's who earned it. If us Dealers are going to make less when working with a VET, so should Minelab. As for the other Minelab Gold Detectors. We were also updated yesterday of price increases to us Dealers and Consumers, with again another DECREASE OF OUR MARGINS. As I had mentioned, my gut feeling, it's just a way for us to get frustrated and give up, so they can sell more detectors off their own site. Yes, I'll also offer the VET discount on the other detectors, until I get the word that went away, like with the Manticore. 30+ yrs selling metal detectors and boy have times changed. On a side note, I got out bed today and Detector Prospector Forum is still here to read up and see who is finding some heavy metal. Speaking of Heavy Metal and Gold. Those who are desiring to trade your gold for a new detector, or those wanting to trade your used detector for a new ones, lets talk.

Skill-Building with the Minelab Equinox Series Metal Detectors Readers Write... “Clive’s book is a must for users of the Equinox. I highly recommend reading this book. Beginners to advanced users will find valuable information in this latest book.” CF “...what Clive has to say about the settings and how they interact with each other and with targets should help take your game to a higher level.” LG, FL “...for a person with just 15 months detecting experience this is Gold. This is what I’ve been looking for to take my understanding of detecting and the Equinox forward.” Thanks Anthony “I consider this book a must and rate it five stars. Learnt so much about my 800. Thanks Clive.” RP AUS “His books will make you a more efficient treasure Hunter. Saves you a ton of time learning the machine.” CD “This is a book you will have to read, practice and maybe even re-read certain areas. There is no fluff in this book. It is all hardcore useful information for the Equinox user.” MK “Excellent Read. Helped me a lot with my 800.” BB Skill-Building with the Minelab Equinox Series Metal Detectors By Clive James Clynick Clive James Clynick is the author of some 24 previous treasure hunting “how-to” books and numerous articles. In this detailed and informative book, he explains how understanding the Equinox’s operating characteristics and features can help you to find more treasure at park, relic and beach sites. Topics include: · Dense Iron Methods and Skill Building · Walk First. How Small Skills Add Up to Accuracy · Managing the Heavily Processed, Modulated Signal · Understanding and Managing the Power Curve · Beyond Meter and Tone · Accuracy and Conclusiveness · Salt Water Stabilization and Depth Tips from Top Hunters · Signal Balancing the Equinox for More Depth · ‘Micro’ Gold and Chain Hunting · Understanding the Upgrades …and much more… (8.5 X 5.5, softbound, 120 pages) $16.95 Ordering and Reviews: http://clivesgoldpage.com/ (Picture shows some of the author’s recent Minelab Equinox Finds).

My buddy in Europe has been making and refining headphones for many years and these are his best yet. They combine buzzer (piezo) and speaker in a sealed chamber. They are the loudest, "cleanest" and sharpest sounding phones Ive heard in 45 years of detecting. These phones are impedance matched for the Manticore--they don't even work with the Equinox. They have improved my accuray and increased the number of chains and other small gold Ive found. Ive worked with the manufacturer over the years on small details of his products. (like strain relief) and publish a paper on how to reinforce this product for long wearing, deep water, pro-level (daily) use. I send this information with every set. Having tried these I would never use anything else with my Manticore. The cost is $156 ($6 PP Fee) USD including Purolater 3 day shipping. They take a week to build. Best Regards clive

The Gold Jewelry Hunter’s Handbook: Finding Lost Gold at Beach, Park and Shoreline Metal Detecting Sites By Clive James Clynick Clive James Clynick is the author of 15 previous treasure hunting “how-to” books and numerous articles. In this detailed and informative book he draws upon his 30-plus years of detecting experience to create this unique guide to hunting specifically for gold jewelry with a metal detector at beach, park and shoreline sites. Topics include: • Selecting a Gold-Hunting Detector. • Gold in Your Neighborhood. • Understanding How and Where Gold is Lost. • Recognizing Gold Signals with any Detector. • Accuracy and Skill Building. • Managing Junk by way of Selectivity. • Time Usage and On-site Course Correction. • Understanding Shoreline Grades and Contours. • “Marl Hunting.” • Getting in at the Edge with Waders. • Advanced Beach, Park and Shoreline Site Analysis. …and much more. (100 pages, 8.5 x 5.5) $16.95 Ordering and Reviews: http://clivesgoldpage.com/

Special Offer, we will include a $29.95 QWIPPLE Bungee absolutely free when you buy this premium harness for $59.95 plus shipping. Sales tax added for orders shipped inside Nevada Order from my website: https://docsdetecting.com/product/heavy-duty-professional-detecting-harness-for-sd-gp-gpx-machines-and-qwipple-bungee/ Or call or text 702-419-3070 and leave a message and I'll call you back. Doc

NEWLY UPDATED!! A Beginner's Guide to the Nokta Legend (v.1.09 / v.1.17) “Jam packed with tons of good info!!” AP “Great book! I just finished it. Loads of information on how the detector works. Plus, tests and techniques.“ WE “…after 10-15 years of detecting, I had the naive impression that I knew something. Well I do, but it was much less than my ego led me to believe, lol. Your book on the Legend made me realize that, at best, I am a mid level detectorist. And I still have much to learn. Thanks for passing your wisdom on. ” CW “...Invaluable reference book for any Legend user!” LD, UK “A great read-- must have guidebook. Thanks Clive” GK “I bought this book and for me it has been bloody brilliant.” PP “I have this book, and let me say that it is absolutely amazing ,it teaches you how to walk so that you can run.” RG “Great read, thanks Clive!” CS A Beginner's Guide to the Nokta Legend (v.1.09 / v.1.15) Clive James Clynick has detected for over 40 years and is the author of 24 detector “how to” manuals, numerous articles and product reviews. Topics include: • Customizing the Legend for Your Sites and Type of Hunting. • Navigation: “Fiddle Less and Hunt More.” • Getting Results with the Legend at Tough Sites. • Coil Control Target Testing and Other Skills. • Understanding Fast Digital and Multi Frequency Detectors. • Bottle Caps and Other Problem Targets. • The Legend as a Gold Jewellery Hunting Machine. • Understanding the Updates (v. 1.05-v.1.17). .…and much more… “…the only up-to-date book on the Legend” (Softbound, 107 pgs). Ordering and Reviews: http://clivesgoldpage.com/

The Minelab Manticore: Tips, Tricks and Settings (V. 6.20.0+73) “I just received Clive’s book yesterday! It’s exactly what I was hoping it would be. Very insightful, especially if you hunt gold jewelry.” JB “For anyone trying to figure out the Manticore, this is a must read. Clive really understands the ins and outs of detectors, and goes into great depth on what you could be doing to eliminate trash and find the good stuff. Get this book, read it, read it again, and stop wasting time digging so much trash!” DN “If you own the Manicore, I highly recommend reading this book. As a beach hunter it gave me a better understanding of the Manicore’s sensitivity set up and by how adjusting other settings allows for a more stable machine with higher settings.” RP, AUS “Well worth the money, I have read my copy a number of times and it really has helped me get the most out of the Manicore and getting it to perform in a manner that suits me either in the bush or in salt water at beaches. Well done and thanks Clive.” PR “Great book!” DL “Awesome info In this book & also very detailed –a good addition to the tool box, I’m very pleased w my purchase.” RK “Tons of good information here–thank you, Clive.” WR “ Well worth thé money, even if i did have to ship it hère to France.” AM “Great book Clive Clynick–a real eye opener on the machines potential.” SB “Incredible resource, I have the manticore and the nox 800 books. Highly recommend!!” Thank you Clive” RD The Minelab Manticore: Tips, Tricks and Settings (V. 6.20.0+73) Clive James Clynick has been finding gold, silver, coins and relics with a metal detector for over 40 years. He is the author of some 26 “how to” books and numerous articles for the serious treasure hunter. Topics include:  Getting the Most from the Manticore’s Power.  Creating Custom Settings for Your Sites and Hunting Style.  Understanding the Manticore’s Graph and Expanded Meter.  Understanding the Audio Options.  Deep Silver Skills: Spikes, False Signals and “Masked” Targets.  Using Basic Skills to Enhance the Manticore’s Target ID Features.  Working on Your Accuracy and Conclusiveness.  The Manticore as a Gold Jewellery Hunting Machine.  Pro-Level Testing and Tuning Methods. ...and much more... ($16.95, Softbound, 108 pgs) Ordering and Reviews: http://clivesgoldpage.com/

2 Excellent condition GPX- 5000’s one with two years warranty $2,500 and one bought in 2019 lightly used $2,300 1 Like New Coiltek 10x5” Elite Max coil for GPX series or Algoforce $350 Sold 1 excellent condition used Nugget Finder Evo 8x12” with warranty $350 fits GPX5000 & Algoforce 1 lightly used Coiltek Goldhawk 10x5” $330 fits GPX-6000 1 like new GPX-4500/5000 Doc’s power screamer system with external speaker and extra batteries. $350 1 GM-1000 $700 with both coils and $550 with stock coil. 1 Gold Bug 2 with 6” coil $450 Ron’s Detector’s Cell 208-739-8079 rrlmmc@gmail.com

Scroll below for update post as of Oct. 19th 2023. Detector Knowledge = Golden Success. Why is nuggets/specimens hard to find with detector? Majority of folks don't know what they're listening for or how to properly set up their detectors to find Au. Video link of gold excitement https://youtu.be/gBakppQe8yo?si=ljp2zAnsK-58Rjg0 dig from one of my customers at Rye Patch during the Training. Gerry's Detectors along with Field Staff Experts has 1 more 3 Days Field Training at Rye Patch, NV on Friday, Nov. 3rd - Sunday 5th. Group session/camping trip with like minded folks eager to learn their gold capable detectors. Cost of the 3 day class is $500 for anyone and those who purchase their detectors from me earn a $150 discount and only pay $350. If you are tired of wasting money and trips on the hunt and come home with zero gold, quit wasting more time/$ and learn from the Pros. Pics are of customers and some golden smiles. Call Gerry's Detectors for any questions.