Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering & Shipping
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of $199 or more ship free in the US. Orders under $199 ship for a flat $12.95.
How fast do orders ship?
In-stock items ship promptly from Anniston, Alabama. Drop-ship brands (like Garrett) ship directly from the manufacturer.
Do you offer express or expedited shipping?
Yes. Expedited shipping is available on orders placed with proper notice before shipping cutoff times. For the best results and pricing, place expedited orders by phone at (256) 284-2247.
Do you ship internationally?
No. We ship within the United States only at this time.
Do you offer bulk or wholesale pricing?
No. We do not offer bulk or wholesale pricing. If you are buying for yourself and a spouse or friend, call us directly at (256) 284-2247 and ask about our spouse and friend specials.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay. Shop Pay installment financing is available at checkout on qualifying orders.
Do you charge sales tax?
Sales tax is calculated automatically at checkout based on your shipping address, as required by law.
How do I track my order?
You receive an order confirmation email at purchase and a tracking email when your order ships. Drop-ship brands (like Garrett) ship directly from the manufacturer, so tracking arrives when they dispatch. Questions? Call (256) 284-2247.
Do you ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or APO/FPO addresses?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and APO/FPO military addresses are covered by our standard shipping rates: orders of $199 or more ship free, and orders under $199 ship for a flat $12.95.
Do you price match?
Yes. We price match. Call us at (256) 284-2247 with the competitor's current listing and we will verify it and take care of you.
Can I cancel or change my order?
Contact us as quickly as possible at (256) 284-2247. If your order has not shipped yet, we will cancel or change it. If it has already shipped, the order is handled as a return and the customer is responsible for the return shipping cost.
Returns & Warranty
What is your return policy?
Eligible hobby detectors and accessories may be returned within 14 days of delivery in new, unused, resalable condition with original packaging. See our full refund policy for details and final-sale items.
What if my detector arrives defective?
Contact us within 14 days with a photo or short video of the issue. We are your single point of contact for every brand: Minelab and XP units are coordinated through the manufacturer's authorized repair center at no cost to you, and all other brands are replaced or refunded directly.
Do your detectors come with a warranty?
Yes. Every machine we sell is brand new and ships with a valid factory warranty. The exact warranty term varies by brand and model and is listed on each product page. Register your detector with the manufacturer after purchase.
Military Discount
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes. A 15% military discount is available on Minelab detectors (accessories excluded). Contact us directly at (256) 284-2247 to order with the discount. Not combinable with other promotions.
Advice
Do you have a retail store location?
History Seekers is an online store; there is no walk-in retail location. Everyone here detects, and we are a phone call away at (256) 284-2247 for the same advice you would get across a counter.
Which detector should I buy?
Call us at (256) 284-2247. Everyone here detects, and we will match a machine to where and how you actually hunt. Or start with our Field Guide.