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Metaldetector.com is the website of a second generation, family-run hobby metal detector business in Southborough, MA. Detector Electronics Corp., the company behind the website, is now in its third decade and has transformed itself from a local hobby retailer into one of the largest national retailers of hobby metal detectors in the country. Company founder Sondra Bernzweig said “many of the big box retailers have started carrying cheap, toy quality, imported metal detectors, based on decades-old technology. She went on to say that her company has been “steadfast in selling quality metal detectors, featuring the latest technology, starting at less than 0.”

“With the holidays approaching, now is an exciting time for us to introduce many people in to this enjoyable outdoor hobby. She went on to say, “A metal detector is the perfect gift. The hobby is one that adults and children can enjoy together. The hobby is both fun and educational. It presents a great chance for learning about local and national history while researching finds and new sites to explore. From children to retirees and everyone in between, the hobby has so much to offer. It is the perfect pastime for someone who has everything, so that they can go out and find more! How many kids have you met that were not interested in finding buried treasure?”

What separates Metaldetector.com from the rest are its people. Everyone at the company is a dedicated metal detector enthusiast and passionate about the hobby. They offer the best prices, provide free shipping and stock everything that they sell. Additionally, they provide toll-free support before and after the sale. Bernzweig went on to say, “We take the time to help our customers’ select the best unit for their individual needs. We are earning our customers loyalty one person at time, which is obvious from the endorsements on their site. As many thousands of satisfied customers have discovered, we don’t just sell fun products, we actually use them.”

Metaldetector.com is an authorized outlet and has relationships with all of the top manufacturers. These metal detectors are made by firms such as Garrett, Tesoro, Bounty Hunter, Hays, Minelab, Detector Pro and Fisher. These companies have been producing quality metal detecting equipment since the early 1960’s. The website is located at www.metaldetector.com and is a great resource for both the novice and professional enthusiast. The site is full of great resources and articles to help you select the best metal detector for your needs. Online chat is also available. If you are in the Boston area, they are open to the public at 23 Turnpike Rd., Brickyard Square, Southborough, MA 01772. They can be reached toll free in the US at 800-446-0244, in Canada at 888-627-5295, or outside the US at 508-460-6244.

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Two lost ships were discovered during a high definition video shoot off the coast of Washington state using manned submersibles. Both appear to be missing fishing vessels, one of Japanese origin and the other most likely American.

The ships were located during the filming of a TV pilot by DeepSea Ventures (“DSV”) a deep ocean exploration company based in Spokane, Washington. The research vessel Valero IV – Seattle and submersible experts Nuytco Research Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, supported the DSV mission.

“Finding the fishing vessels was an incredible experience,” said Guy Zajonc, DSV’s founder and veteran deep diver. “With my sons, I’ve had the chance to visit famous wrecks like the Titanic and the Bismarck, but here was something truly undiscovered, perfect for our program. The working title is DeepSeakers, and our mission is to find missing shipwrecks so that we can share the thrill of discovery and their stories with viewers through the eyes of our guest divers.”

“My dive on the first wreck was amazing,” said Donna Fernandez a Florida human resources manager and the show’s first guest diver. “We were over a thousand feet deep, and then suddenly out of the darkness we see this wreck, covered with sea life. I mostly shuffle paperwork behind a desk all day. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to see something like this, a missing ship that no one has seen in years.”

Work on identifying these lost vessels is far from over. “We believe every shipwreck has a story to tell,” said Janet Gaddy, DSV’s COO and project coordinator. “We will continue our research into these wrecks onshore until we have found their identities and notified the families of anyone who was lost on them. We left the sites with a deeper appreciation of the dangers of fishing the cold waters of the north Pacific.”

Anyone with information about these two ship losses is asked to contact DeepSea Ventures at www.deepseakers.com.

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For many people, treasure hunting can be a relaxing and beneficial hobby. People have reportedly found modest amounts of money in public parks, beaches, schoolyards and a host of other places. A treasure hunter’s tool of choice is the metal detector.

“These devices have been used by people for years and in the economy that we’re living in, they are definitely making a comeback,” said Fred Stone.

Stone is the proprietor of www.ProMetalDetectors.com, a website that launched in November 2008. The web store specializes in affordable high quality metal detectors by brands such as Bounty Hunter and accessories such as metal detector headphones and additional coil.

Though the website has been up for a few months, Stone plans on adding more metal detectors to the online store.

“There will be some new products added as we go along,” said Stone. “We want to have a diverse catalog that will help treasure hunters of all types.”

A recent addition to the website that Stone has launched is his new blog www.ProMetalDetectorsBlog.com.

The informational blog offers metal detector reviews and tips on how to have a successful treasure hunt. “This is a fascinating hobby – it can be good exercise and can be advantageous for people who want to make a little extra money,” explained Stone.

“The blog is able help new treasure hunters out and offers helpful hints for seasoned veterans,” he continued.

With a new blog in tow and new products on the horizon, ProMetalDetectors.com is an upstart website that can encourage treasure hunting to come back to the forefront as one of Middle America’s favorite pastimes.

About the Company:

ProMetalDetectors.com is a part of FJ Stone Enterprises, Inc which is owned and operated by Fred Stone.

Contact Information:

Fred Stone

www.ProMetalDetectors.com

(508) 883-7750

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