Merrill, you are hands down my favorite YT detectionist to watch. Your finds make it exciting and your humor and entertainment is the best out there! Great hunt, appreciate the knowledge with two spoonfuls of humor to boot!!!!

Merrill. Couple things. #1 Had you routed the antenna cable thru the mounting clip per the instructions it would not have broken. #2 It comes with a lanyard so if the RC comes off it does not get lost. #3 Always read the instructions

@andyharman867

Жыл бұрын

the reason we all watch Merrill is because he does things how we all do them .instructions what are they LOL

@johncuriale7085

Жыл бұрын

Well Mr, electric, With all due respect, I've only been using the XP2, For maybe, 2 months now, I'm still learning it, and Still think it's a great machine, But my RC popped off at least 10 times so far, And I'm not exaggerating, If it wasn't for that tether it would Have gone bye bye, I know I hunt in rough conditions, On the beach Doring storms, But that's a little excessive in my opinion, If they only could develop a little Type of locking system to keep it on the shaft, Because It just seems to pop off too easy, Other than that, great machine, From Sunny Florida, Thanks, 🙂👍🏝

@itselectric3906

Жыл бұрын

@@johncuriale7085 there are locking devices available. Your hand sliding up the handle is likely the problem. The device will prevent that. Google

@johncuriale7085

Жыл бұрын

@@itselectric3906 I'll Look into it. Thanks

@elliottlangford9145

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how you lose a gold ring… I know you are experienced but instead of trying to hold your pinpointer and detector and dropping everything, why don’t you use a finds pouch? You said yourself you’re losing everything…

As you said, in time, with use, detectors pay for themselves. To all the people who lose valuables, detectorist's everywhere think about you often. And if possible, those conscientious human beings return 13.5 gram 18 kt. gold bracelets and other returnable jewelry. Good for you Merrill. Keep us informed, entertained and passionate about our shared hobby.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Johnny

I dont know Merrill, I think the guy who found the teapot in the middle of the jungle full of jewelry and coins has you beat.

Merril, I am SOOO excited for you, my own heart started pounding when I saw that gold monster of a chain that you pulled!!! You deserve that kind of a day at least once a week....... for the value of your teaching, inspiration and fun you you bring to us all!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margo!!!

One more quick comment lol. I shortened my antenna wire and ran it through the inside of the shaft. Where i spliced it I soldered the connection and used waterproof heat shrink tubing to seal the connection. Secondly i I picked up an extra shaft and lower rod, so when I do dirt hunting I don't have to constantly remove the antenna wire. It's much easier to just switch the coil for me. Keep up the great work!

That round thing with the holes is from an umbrella I think. Congrats on the chain!

I love it when sushi gets unlocked. That piece was the center bezel of a pocket watch.

I only recently came across your channel. LOVE the vibe my man. Funny, informative, cool finds, what more could a fella ask for? Subbed

Nice vid Merrill. All of my detectors were paid for by others. It really is a great hobby. I had issues with my XPD1 anntenae when I hunted the lakes. The wire broke insude. I bought this on Amazon,(uxcell Low Loss RF Coaxial Cable Connection Coax Wire RG-179 10m) 10 meters of wire and made my own antennae. you just have to strip off the outer jacket and water proof the thin white jacket with heat shrink or silicone. Make a couple up and leave them in the car as spares, just in case. I did. I understand XP is not warranting any broken antennaes .Put the lanyard on. And the black tape that is coming up on the back is exactly that. Black tape. Remove it, it only covers the battery as the plastic is clear under it. I had this same problem and it would not let the remote seat properly on the shaft stem remote bracket. it is $750.00 for a new remote. use the lanyard.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

That is a FANTASTIC idea!!!

Holy Shit is right. What a spectacular find and day. Congrats Merrill. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy. The second I saw that banana I thought Quarter Hoarder too. I started laughing when you said it.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roelf!

This channel is proof you dont need expensive cameras, microphones and a studio to make good videos

There be GOLD on dem beaches! Very nice finds Merril.

Merrill going OG with 14K on the beach with a broken D2...KaBoom! Gotta Love It!

I love the pattern on that spoon. Awesome haul for the day.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Congratulations on the big find!! Love the vids keep up the good work 👍

Hey-Hey Merrill, congratulations on finding the mother lode of gold, I'm esthetic, and thanks for those golden tips you shared today. GREAT!!! finds today! Plus, you may get a phone call from Mr. T about that gold chain any day now, just don't answer the phone... HOLY COW!!! you blew it up today. Happy New Year big fella, and may it be the most prosperous and exciting year ever...But I do feel bad for Phil when he lost that gold ring, geese! poor guy...Thanks Merrill, it was a blast! Greg the Egg.

Happy holidays Merrill! Whopper of a chain! OMG! AND A Fancy ring! I feel for Philip man. That was a honker of a ring he lost, not a klinker lol!

Awesome hunt Merril'I enjoyed your video and good Luck to you.Happy New Year to you.

Hi Merrill, solution to prevent control box being lost. I found a little tether that can be snapped together. One end loops through the small tether hole in the box, the other part attaches to the stem mount. I had to drill a tiny hole in the stem fitting to loop the other half of the tether through. I clip the box on then snap the tethers together. If the box comes loose it still remains attached to the stem mount.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

I’m on it!!! Gotta dig that up!

Personally I enjoy the metal detecting, it's one hobby that can pay for itself!

Wow congratulations on the gold Merrill

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Congratulations! That was a very rewarding hunt. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Love the SR-71 reference. ! I’m an Air Force veteran and recall seeing it in action. 1” gaps on the ground stretching 11” when in flight. Bout to head out now to the beach to do some diggin! We just had 3 days of big waves. Should be good

Because of your teachings (and the Mighty Vanquish 440) I found 3 musket balls ( 2 fired and 1 dropped) and a Silver Ring on Christmas morning ! I'm about 50$ away from paying it off after 6 months! (I found a Gold Class ring that I returned to the owner and some guys motorcycle keys this summer!) Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and your familly! :)

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! You made my day!!! Happy new year!

What an amazing beach day! The ocean was with you and Phil. I feel really badly at Phil's ring loss. You, on the other hand, came up trumps. That gold necklace was the bomb! Not sure of the Deus II build. With detectors, it is always something!

Awesome ! Find Merrill Dig On Sir ! Also cant wait to see the Manticore at the Beach😎👍

That chain is awesome! 💪 Congrats!

Omg! What a day! After this video, everyone’s out there looking for Phil’s ring! Congratulations on that chain and unique ring! The ring looks like a real old design. Beautiful! My fav on the video today.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video Merrill! Awesome finds. That gold chain paid for your whole kit! When your control box fell off the attachment I was thinking "where's the tether that came with it?" I agree that it is a design flaw with the Deus. A lot of guys are swapping out the attachment bracket for an after-market version that is better designed. BTW, I really enjoyed listening to you on Relic Radio podcast the other day. Keep up the great videos and happy digging, Dave.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave!

Congratulations, incredible find Merrill! That chain is a STUNNER!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That’s awesome Merrill congrats!

EPIC Day brother !!!! WOW huge congrats

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam!

The Deus 2 is definitely a great detector, one of the top 4 or 5 made. It seems like more and more problems are cropping up with build quality though. Every detector has its strengths and weaknesses. I was watching a CTX user using a manticore and he could tell the difference between iron falseing and good targets because it sounded on iron just like the CTX does. An update should be able to fix the iron issue on the Manticore though.

If the nox has a drink you loose it completely, Merrill did you forget the control box strap, maybe next time,😉 great detecting with you.fantastic day.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Russ!

CHA CHING!! What a find Merrill. I'm so happy form you brother. Congrats

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I knew you would find the good kush after this last storm. Way to be Merrill! Congratulations

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jade

What a bad ass find Meril, congratulations man!

The large round washer with little holes around the edge looks like a ball bearing cage from a open face fishing reel

Merrill, your friend seemed skeptical about the authenticity of the gold chain....If you want proof its real, just take a magnet off your fridge and see if it sticks to the chain....if not, its GOLD!!!

Great finds!! If you find really old gold coins or jewels (100 years +) don’t polish them, they are worth more with the patina. There is a place on the box where you can put a cord through, the cord clamps between the top stem so you will not lose the box, and it will not drop on the ground when nocked off also. You can judge the size of the targets better because of the faster recovery speed of the XP Deus. The antenna is giving problems more often I hear, as are the bone conduction headphone wires which breaks sometimes.

Awesome finds. That chain is killer. Congrats !

What a hunt Merrill! Nice to see the payback in almost one shot💣. A good day for sure🔥

Oh my gosh Merrill what a find congratulations !!!!!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Super nice hunt. I was going through my beach finds from this summer and I had a gold nugget earring in the pile. My family were skeptical it was real so in the drawer it went when I got home. Sure I had silver coins, rings, and earrings but never got gold before. I was off before Christmas so took it to my brother in laws jewelry store to see if it was real. I was so thrilled .6 penny weight of 14k. It made my year and first gold ever. Not a big find but to me it was awesome. Been detecting off and on since I was a kid and as an adult when time allowed. Never found gold before. I really enjoy your adventures.

A very great find friends, you are lucky to find THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in.

I found a huge chain metal detecting a couple of weeks ago! I thought it was just gold plated but the only marking on it was 750, I look online and I realize I just found 15 1/2 grams of 18 k gold! I literally started shaking and I felt like I was the king of Metal detecting! Lol, it literally paid for my new metal detector and new shovel and knee pads and got a good find pouch and gloves! Lol, and still had cash left over!!! Not bad for the first gold chain I've ever detected!!! I've only been metal detecting for about 1 year!!

Lucky finds! I wish I could detect here in Pa now.. The ground is rock hard right now, so i'll just have to wait. :{

Awesome trip to the beach. You have to use that tether cord that came with the detector. You just have to tie the one end to the shaft and the other just loops onto the remote.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

I might have to repurchase that 😂!

Incredible finds again. Gotta love storm season

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you !

wow!!!! Really nice gold chain congrats 🎉 Hahaha your friend was a little jealous hahaha 🤣

BAM! you nailed it! Congrats on the great finds!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow great finds. Thank you for sharing. Very interesting.😜👍

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now I'm wanting that Deus 2!

I absolutely appreciate how you know your machine. I'm still getting to know mine but I'm looking forward to mastering it. Thank you for your enthusiasm! It's just as inspiring as the treasures you're finding. ... of course.. now I want a Deus 🤣 machine envy (A few moments later) SUSHI FIND! 🎉 🍻 Merrill, you're the BOSS! Great information on reactivity. I'll need to cross-reference that with my Vanquish 540.. Really interesting relics on this beach, too. ..you have a hard time holding onto your finds 😆 You enjoy finding them so much you want to do it twice! ..I'M NOT SPOILING THE ENDING. BUT, WOW! 🤯 👍👍

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

It is spectacular but very very quirky! Thank you, Matthew!

@TreasureByMeasure

Жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetectingNYC I'm still watching but, my head would have exploded with that wheat cent! I don't know how I would respond to your sushi finds... probably a heart murmur 😂 ..These relic finds are interesting. I don't think that spoon is silver. I would expect it to be almost black/green 🤷‍♂️ THIS WAS ONE DAY?!! 🤯🤯🤯 Your closing line is Sushi 👈👍🙌

Amazing Find Buddy. CONGRATS!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

There are a lot of good detectors out now and Deaus is one of them they are very over priced as most,the worse thing i have against Deaus is the cave men they have assembling them,it still boil's down to the one that gets the coil over the target first,I once found a 18k bracelet that weighed 49.8 grams, this thing was so gaudy I never wore it anywhere ,I did try it own and several other people and the clasp was so big i had to measure it it was 3/8 wide ,I wound up selling it for 95% of spot to Greek for around 1790.00 PS it was found with a Fisher CZ21 which I no longer use anymore but one of the best ever made

HOLY MOLY!!!! That necklace was incredible!!! That was certainly an amazing find. Merrill I'd certainly like to metal detect with you one day, I live here in Michigan, maybe you'd like to detect the lake waters here during the summer. Sure would be and honor. Hey Merrill could you tell me what kind on scale you use to weigh your gold rings and necklaces? Also what is the computer sight you use to find the calculations of your finds? As Always though, you killed it at the beach. Congrats on your finds my friend!!! 😉👍

Amazing hunt! Congrats!

4:41 - Pocket Watch Frame 👍Engravings and stamps are different things btw.

Look at that pocket watch frame through a magnifying glass, there may be a serial number on it

Great outing Merrill... now, please, please do me a favour... take the Legend out in similar conditions... I would love to see (and learn) how you do! I need to find ways of using my machine in high iron settings... my best spot at the moment is littered with iron/ bits of brass/ aluminium space peanuts... but I do find the green coppers and silvers too! However, with all the old stuff I find I need to get a better understanding of what gold would sound like! Thanks!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Hi Vossie! Did you do the update that gives you the iron filter? Go high recovery speed and you can lower the iron filter. Dare I say you can also dig some iron to move it when you might have a conductive signal nearby.

@vossierebel

Жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetectingNYC Thanks Merrill, yep - I dig iron to get it out of the way! I have the latest software version so It is working for me. Maybe because this is my first MF machine I must just be a little more patient and learn as I did when getting the Simplex - after all, that is part of the fun!😁😁

Awesome video Merrill, thank you

Nice! Well done my man!

I know the Deus 2 is out of my range to spend to get one. But I also know that in time yes these pay for themselves with use. This is a hobby that pays you back over time. Congrats on the heavy Chain Wicked Brother. I got excited with you and I was not even there or the one who dug it up. That is incredibly awesome. I wonder if Deus would warranty the detector cause the wire Broke. Keep On Go Go GO .it works for ya.. Peace

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

They are literally money making machines! It’s the only hobby where you are guaranteed (with use) to recoup your investment. I just bought the extra wire. Didn’t want to jump through hoops

@garymartin6066

Жыл бұрын

Awesome gold finds! After you use the xp deus II, do you feel the company need to make modifications on their manufacturing to make it a more solid machine?

Merrill, you live in Freeport. Take it to Doral. They can analyze the chain for you. Doral is a refinery on Atlantic Ave. in Freeport. Nice finds, by the way.

Wow 😳 My rc is peeling up in the back too. Thinking about sending it back to have that fixed. Have you?

Congratulations!! Awesome day for sure!!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Congrats Merrill 🎉🎉 that is an epic find

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phil!

@philbartoli2011

Жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetectingNYC yw!!

Great video and I'm so glad I found your channel. I just ordered 2 of those remote locking clips for the DEUS on eBay. Worth the $20 USD after seeing what happen to you! Get a couple zip ties for you TX cable, problem solved. Cheers from Asia!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great vid and that good was amazing. The D2 remote popping off does my head in. I’m gonna have to get a 3rd party fix for it.

23:18 umbrella sliding piece

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ID!

Love the amethyst ring

You mentioned being interested in the Nexus detectors so I started watching them on YT. Definitely worth a look (as long as their legit anyway). Can't wait to see what you come up with on the Nexus. Go, Go, Go!

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

There is no question in my mind that they are legit. I suppose that I should disclose that I speak to their founder often, but I will be buying mine. Georgi is a mad scientist/artist. I see the testing he does and the work he puts in. What they do is against the grain. Analog single frequency induction balance with extreme effort going in to the coil. While it’s fair to criticize that I’ve never swung a Nexus yet (and I’m praising them)….I’m a believer! I can’t wait to try.

Hello Merrill, always good to see a video from the beach with you. The Deus II is expensive and very good. But lousy in the quality with this cable that easy brokes... 😢 Regards from Germany

Love all your videos.. thanks

Wow one hell of a hunt well done!,,,

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great stuff, big like . Can't wait to go digging

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great hunt ! Got to love a fat gold chain ! Congratulations !

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian!

Where I live a simplex might pay for itself in 10 years lol. There was no cash money in the southern Appalachians everything was traded in hogs chickens and liquor. We do occasionally find stills and lots of farm iron.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I bet there are incredible relics there!

Nice finds!

yayyyy well who needs clicks and likes when you find stuff like that chuckles seems like happy xmas again for you :)

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bend!

@bendjohans3863

Жыл бұрын

always loving to leave a comment herewish you gut fund we we use to say in germany... means good finds@@MetalDetectingNYC

Great day Merril. Sweet chain.

Congratulations 👏 My wire rotted and snapped inside the coating sheath. Not happy.

Would it be ethical to say you got a free manticore now (even though you found the beach gold with your D2?) 😂😅. BEAUTIFUL Gold!! 👏💪🏼💪🏼

Awesome find congratulations

That is one amazing day, congrats

Excellent find my friend! Could you clue me in on what app you’re using for gold prices? Last question…what do you think of the Nokta Legend? The low price makes me suspicious that it might be sub par but by all video accounts it appears to be VERY capable.

Sure makes me wish more that I had closer access to a beach. I’m about 3 hours away and get there 1-2 extended weekends a year. Could be worse, I could be in the Midwest and never see a beach. That was educational, entertaining, and just humorous all rolled into one. Your Sushi moves are hilarious. I will be checking out your previous recordings. May I ask, what do you use to record your digs, smartphone or GoPro? I’m checking out GoPro’s but since I’m just starting maybe I should get a chest mount for my iPhone. Thanks, Dave in Eastern PA.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

But I bet there are old swimming holes everywhere!!! Everyone swims! And sometimes you want something different than a pool!

1.9K before I liked it. 2K after. You are welcome, Teach!.

@MetalDetectingNYC

8 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!

The ring with the sticker is crazy 😂

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Right? That is a beautiful ring! Who puts stickers on silver! A few years back I would have made a rap song about that!!! 🤣🤣🤣

that chain looks like something Mr. T would drop 😆🤣

That circular object looks like a terret ring . Example is where reigns run through . All the best from 🇬🇧

Woah!!!!! Way to go!!!

U have to Locktight SUPER GLUE the Deus2 control box so it doesn’t fall off… shit happened to me a couple times and NoMore

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

I feel that! I was a second away from losing that box!

@waynepovilaitis2305

Жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetectingNYC What's in the box?

5 :00 magnifying glass. Missing handle.

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Your right!!! Thank you for the ID!

the old spoon is nickel pewter. real old. nice find.

Well done mate! No doubt it's real...happy new year...greetings from Tuscany...Italy😉

@MetalDetectingNYC

Жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

Merrill, nice vid. DEUS 2.

Outter casing of a pocket watch. Looks like the one i have but the winding post is a bit different