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MetalDetector.com

Northbrook, United States

Southborough, Massachusetts retailer and distributor serving hobby, security, industrial and marine detection markets.


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About This Supplier

MetalDetector.com is the retail operation of Detector Electronics Corp. Official history pages date the business to 1983, describe its online retail history and identify the Southborough, Massachusetts facility. Current policies cover contiguous-US shipping, international orders, 45-day returns, payment methods, secure transactions and a best-price guarantee.

Editorial summary: MetalDetector.com has unusually detailed first-party history, retail, shipping and returns information and clearly identifies its DEC ownership. The current site supports domestic and international orders, but it does not specify UK or EU coverage at country level.

What They Offer

Supplier type: Retailer and distributor
Established: 1983
Product categories: Hobby metal detectors; security detectors; industrial and marine detection; coils; covers; pinpointers; headphones; digging and recovery accessories
Accessories: Yes
Best for: Hobbyists, security buyers and industrial or marine users seeking a broad range, Massachusetts store access, product specialists and a documented best-price policy.
Limitations: International import costs remain with the customer; some specialty products have different return or lead-time rules; current finance, courier, live-chat and social-review details are incomplete.
Delivery overview: International shipping is offered. Standard carrier selection is made by the warehouse; international delivery is stated as 3-10 business days. Specialty/security/industrial orders may have different lead times.

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Coverage, Delivery & Finance

Country: United States
Serves USA: Yes
Free delivery: Yes
Free-delivery threshold: $99 for ground shipping within the contiguous US
Courier: Warehouse-selected carrier; not specified
Exclusions: Free ground applies to the contiguous US; international customers are responsible for import fees and delivery is not guaranteed.
Delivery notes: International shipping is offered. Standard carrier selection is made by the warehouse; international delivery is stated as 3-10 business days. Specialty/security/industrial orders may have different lead times.
Finance notes: Official guarantee information lists leases among accepted purchase routes; current provider and application terms were not separately confirmed.
Payment methods: Credit and debit cards; PayPal; Google Checkout; gift certificates; USPS money orders; bank wires; purchase orders; leases
Secure checkout: Yes
Price match: Yes

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Get In Touch
🌐 Visit Website
customersupport@metaldetector.com
📞 (800) 446-0244
📍 650 Anthony Trail, Suite 100, Northbrook, IL 60062


Services & Support
✅ Repair service: Yes
✅ Beginner friendly: Yes
✅ Detector training: Yes
✅ Club support: Yes
✅ Gift vouchers: Yes
✅ Finance: Yes
Opening Hours & Store Details
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM ET
Physical store: Yes
Branches: 1
Phone: (800) 446-0244
Last verified: 2026-07-20
Returns, Branches & Further Information
Returns window: 45
Faulty returns covered: Yes
MetalDetector.com / Detector Electronics Corp
📍 23 Turnpike Rd., Brickyard Square Mall, Southborough Worcester MA 01772
📞 (800) 446-0244

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