Three Decades of Passion, Precision and Discovery
Fantasysportsgab has been at the heart of the UK metal detecting community for over thirty years. What began as a small workshop in Manchester has grown into one of Britain's most trusted names in detection equipment — built by detectorists, for detectorists.
Who We Are
Fantasysportsgab LTD is a British company headquartered in Manchester, specialising exclusively in metal detection equipment for the UK and European markets. Founded in 1990 by a small group of passionate hobbyists, we have grown into a team of engineers, historians and outdoor enthusiasts who share one common belief: that every sweep of a coil holds the potential for something extraordinary.
Our Managing Director, Osbert Garrow, has been detecting since the age of twelve and brings over four decades of field experience to every product decision we make. We do not sell equipment we would not use ourselves — a principle that has guided us since day one.
About Metal Detecting
Metal detecting is far more than a hobby — it is a living connection to the past. The United Kingdom has one of the richest archaeological heritages in the world, with layers of Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Medieval and Victorian history buried just beneath the surface of fields, beaches and footpaths that we walk every day.
Every year, UK detectorists report thousands of finds to the Portable Antiquities Scheme, from humble copper coins to spectacular hoards of gold and silver that rewrite our understanding of history. The thrill of the hobby lies in its unpredictability: you never know what the next signal will reveal. A bent nail, perhaps — or a 2,000-year-old Roman denarius that has waited two millennia for someone to find it.
Modern metal detectors have transformed the hobby. Where early machines could barely distinguish iron from gold, today's multi-frequency technology can identify a silver hammered penny lying next to a modern pull-tab with astonishing accuracy. Waterproof coils let us search rivers, lakes and beaches that were once impossible. Wireless audio and lightweight carbon fibre shafts make a full day in the field comfortable even for older hunters.
About Our Products
We curate our range with obsessive attention to performance, durability and value. Every detector we sell is tested extensively in real UK conditions — on the wet clay of Lancashire, the mineralised hills of Wales, the salty beaches of Cornwall and the ancient fields of East Anglia. If it does not perform here, it does not carry our name.
Our six-model range covers every type of detecting. The Explorer Pro X1 welcomes newcomers with gentle simplicity. The Terra Hunter V2 handles everything the British weather can throw at it. The Gold Digger Elite hunts fine gold in the most challenging ground. The Deep Seeker Pro delivers professional-grade depth for serious hunters. The Aqua Find Waterproof opens up rivers, lakes and coastlines. And the Relic Master 3000 is the ultimate tool for anyone passionate about British history.
We back every detector with a minimum two-year warranty and a dedicated UK-based service team. We stock spare coils, batteries, shafts and accessories for every model we sell, and we offer free technical support for the lifetime of your machine. When you buy from Fantasysportsgab, you are not just buying a detector — you are joining a community that has been exploring the British landscape together for over thirty years.
Our Values
Heritage
We respect the history beneath our feet and the laws that protect it. We are proud members of the National Council for Metal Detecting and actively support the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Quality
We test every model extensively in real UK conditions. If a detector does not perform on British soil, it does not carry our name.
Honesty
We will never oversell a product or promise finds we cannot deliver. We recommend the right detector for your needs — even if that means a cheaper model.
Community
We organise regular detectorist rallies across the UK, host training days for newcomers and maintain an active online community where hunters share their finds and advice.