reddirtfisher
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Hello All,...I keep wondering why the detector industry has slowed down so much. Most of the companies are not making new models. It's been a long time since Whites and others have done anything new. I have a few theories. Could any of the following be correct?
1. new generation doesn't like this hobby.?
2. the economy & slow sales?
3.detector technology has gone as far as it will go for now?
4. more laws restricting metal detecting?
5. detectors cost too much to make and market?
I remember back in the 1990's how exciting it was. The metal detector manufacturers produced many new models and exciting accessories. The catalogs were fresh and updated.
All of that has changed. Does anyone know why?
1. new generation doesn't like this hobby.?
2. the economy & slow sales?
3.detector technology has gone as far as it will go for now?
4. more laws restricting metal detecting?
5. detectors cost too much to make and market?
I remember back in the 1990's how exciting it was. The metal detector manufacturers produced many new models and exciting accessories. The catalogs were fresh and updated.
All of that has changed. Does anyone know why?