Elenco Metal Detector With Beep Alert

by Elenco

Product Features

• Designed to be easy to use
• Find hidden treasures
• Durable ABS Body
• High-Low Sensitivity Adjustment
• Has a beep alert

Product Description

Editorial Review

Treasure seekers, begin your quest for valuables armed with this lightweight metal detector. This silver-and-red metal detector extends from 24.5 inches to 39 inches long and features a sensor ring that folds and swivels for easy storage. Insert a 9-volt battery (not included), adjust the unit for your height, and sweep over the ground to detect forgotten treasures. Coins, keys, and even rings register with a beep and a flashing red light. Whether it's the thrill of discovery or the promise of riches soon to be discovered, this metal detector is sure to please. --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

Search for all sorts of hidden treasure with this metal detector. Features an aluminum bar that extends from 23-inches to 38-inches long, a high-low sensitivity adjustment, an LED display, a durable ABS body, low electrical consumption, and an instruction manual. The metal detector toy with a beep alert is a must have piece of equipment for any treasure hunting child. Plus, with a large grip handle and lightweight construction it was built for hours of entertainment both indoors and out. Requires one 9 volt battery, not included.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 6.8 x 2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004YURI
• Item model number: EDU-36749
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,264 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

172 of 177 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the whole family, February 10, 2001

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lisa hinkle (dwale, ky United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco Metal Detector With Beep Alert (Toy)

My son wanted an expensive metal detector and saving his money to buy one. He expected it to cost about $100. I ordered this one and was worried about how well it would actually work. It works great. We are all impressed. My son has found alot of coins in the yard and nails and screws around the garage. Handy! When he passes it over the right spot, the alarm sounds and he knows where to dig. I'm not too happy about the holes but he is having a great time.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment!, July 4, 2003

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Favorite Children's Books (FLA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco Metal Detector With Beep Alert (Toy)

I originally bought this with my 11-year-old niece in mind, but as it turned out, it was a real hit with her 6-year-old sister. We took it to the playground and we took turns swinging it back and forth and within about 30 minutes had found some tinfoil, a bottlecap, a penny, and a nail. She had a blast. My 5-year-old daughter enjoys figuring out what's metal inside the house, too, and then swings the detector near it to see if she's right. I think it has great educational value.

I know it's just a toy, but I do wish it had a better range. The booklet that it comes with claims it will detect a ring at about 1", but I have my doubts. The bottlecap and penny were buried about 1/2" underground, and I only got a small beep when I passed over them. And they are solid!

As for durability, it really remains to be seen as I've only had it a couple of weeks. So far the battery life doesn't seem to be anything to worry about. We've had it on for probably close to 3 hours and it is still working. An auto-off feature would be a nice improvement, though, because the younger kids never remember to turn it off.

One other note: no need to buy batteries to go along with it, because the required 9 volt battery is included.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Metal detector for a good price, December 25, 2002

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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Elenco Metal Detector With Beep Alert (Toy)

When we got this metal detector, we figured it wouldn't work to well, since it [cost very little]. We were wrong! We went around with it for about 5 minutes and in that short time we found coins, wrappers, and even a peice from a necklace that has been lost for 3 years! I highly recommend this product to anyone with children who want to have fun for a small price.