Search Technology:
– The search technology, meaning the type or technology used for detecting underground metals, is the most important factor. Some technologies, such as long-range sensing or 3D imaging, require advanced components, making the device more expensive than those using simpler technologies like electromagnetics.
In general, the maximum search depth plays a major role in determining the price of a metal detector. The deeper the maximum search depth a device can reach, the higher the price, and vice versa. The type of search technology also needs to be considered. For example, sound-based devices are significantly cheaper than long-range scanning devices because they only provide shallow search depths of around 2 meters, unlike sensing devices that offer a large search depth of up to 40-50 meters underground. On the other hand, although 3D imaging gold detectors are more expensive than sensing devices, they provide depths between 15-25 meters at most. Here, search technology plays the biggest role in the price.
2. Maximum Search Depth:
– The depth a device can reach in detecting metals is a key factor in determining the price. Devices that can detect at great depths (such as 40-50 meters) are usually more expensive. The greater the search depth a device can achieve, the higher the cost. Devices that can detect at great depths are generally more expensive.
Example: 3D imaging devices, which detect at depths of 15-25 meters, are more expensive than electromagnetic devices, which detect at a depth of only 2 meters.
3. Country of Manufacture and Brand:
There are many global companies that manufacture gold and metal detectors from various countries around the world, but they vary in manufacturing quality.
- Germany and Australia: Devices made in these countries are considered the highest quality due to the use of advanced technologies in their manufacturing, making them more expensive. Companies like Minelab (Australia) and OKM (Germany) offer globally renowned devices, and their products are priced higher.
- Turkey and the USA: These countries also offer high-quality devices, but at lower prices compared to German devices.
- China: Devices made in China are usually cheaper due to lower manufacturing costs, but they may be of lower quality compared to devices made in Western countries.
4. Device Features:
– Additional features such as the ability to distinguish between types of metals, multiple search modes, and water resistance affect the final price of the device.
5. Accessories and Spare Parts:
– The availability of additional accessories such as extra search coils or advanced screens can raise the price of the device.
6. Other Factors:
Other factors can increase the final price of the device.
- Shipping costs
- Customs
- Storage in the importing country