Metal Detectors

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:24 pm Post subject: Metal Detectors

My husband often uses a metal detector when diving. Can anyone please advise if they are legal to use in the Caymans? Thanks!

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject:

Metal detectors are legal in the Caymans. However, being a part of the British Empire, they might expect you to turn anything of value over to the authorities! Good luck!

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks brakker1!

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject:

southernmost,

We brought our metal dector last year. We had no problems withcustoms, and we had some interesting finds. We took it apart and packed the electronic part in our carry-on. The other, cheaper components we checked inside our luggage.

Ant

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:19 am Post subject:

Good info. It's always good to hear that someone had a positive experience. Thanks for the advice!

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

Has anyone used a metal detector on the beach? I would guess that things could be interesting given the typical clientele of most of the hotels and resorts.

Along those same lines, is there a place to check-out in regards to renting metal detecting equipment?

Thanks!

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:33 am Post subject:

Hi Tim,

I can't tell you where to rent a detector or even if there is a place, but wanted to share our experience. We used our metal detector on the beach last year. We found a rusted umbrella and a lot of rusty screws in front of our resort, most likely from Hurricane Ivan. At Royal Palms (see webcam above - lots of cruise ship people go there) we found way too many beer bottle caps and a few cruise ship tokens, along with several quarters. We also found what my husband refers to as his "pirate silver", a small piece of old pitted silver, looks to be maybe an old knife or sword?? We found that on the East End. Enjoy the pics! - Antoinette

Classic, LOL

At Royal Palms

At Cemetery Beach

Pirate Silver?

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

Antoinette,

I wish you could have found a ring or two to tell us about. Bonnie and I are planning on doing a little hunting in the next few days when it isn't too hot... and there's a nice breeze. We went over to GC yesterday and found a nice diamond ring, but it was in a jewelery store! BTW, what the heck is that in the third pic?

Gene

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:28 am Post subject:

Hi Gene, That third pic is the umbrella topper I mentioned. Not the whole umbrella; just the top part that goes above a vent in the umbrella. Unfortunately no diamond rings to tell about.... maybe this year! BouncingLaugh

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We saw a lady who runs one of the local gift shops on Sunday using her metal detector on 7 mile beach.......she told us she has quite a collection of gold and she does find men's wedding bands.

Happy hunting.

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