Important Information from White's Electronics going out of business.

I'm so sad that Whites is gone. I could literally cry over losing this great, American company. I have a V3I, (7) DFX, (3) XLT.

When I was 17 my second detector was a Whites Coinmaster 6000GB that I picked up at a hoc shop for $200 (a fair amount of cash in those days) It replaced my old Compass Judge 5 I'd had since I was 14. I have fond memories of both these machines and I can guarantee they paid for themselves and a lunch or two with the coins I found, I'm still at it 40 years later the old detectors long since passed away.

I live in Indonesia, country with many old Kingdom and abundance burried treasure.
My Whites TM 808 TURNED MY HOUSE A MUSEUM now i had 2 of this Wonderfull machines, both are the older model with cave mode..
The TDI "ORIGINAL' CLEANED UP many Ancient Jewelry on Historical site with many Great finds.
Everyday hoping my machines dont die..????, dont die Whites Metal Detector

Best metal detectors ever! Hate to hear they succumbed to the fake Chinese crap. Now that our government has as well. Maybe time to raise the Chinese flag here now. Pretty sad but true.

My first detector was a White's Coingetter. A simple, non-discriminating, one knob machine. Bought new 45 years ago. A few years later upgraded to a 6000D Series 2. That machine no longer functions, but the Coingetter, it still works! Just last week pulled it out and hunted a street tear out in the ghost town I'm currently in and found some excellent coins including a Morgan dollar. The white's detectors have such a distinctive, identifiable tone to the good targets, you don't even need discrimination. Also now using a Minelab XTerra with all the different sounds and erratic signals, it's frustratingly difficult and undesirable. White's circuitry is better.

We want Whites to be back and being sold again. Unfortunately Garrett has no pressure to sell them again. Since now they own the name.

I bought a beautiful used old coin master push button GEB it works Great! Looks nice probably made in 1979

my first was a Surfmaster
still have it

4D, XLT, V3i.....what now?

Just ordered the mxt all pro. American made is what we need more than ever right now. Chinese crap doesn't stack up. The money to support American business is worth it and I pray that you guys make some kind of come back.

V3i is what I own and it’s great, never intended on anything else, hopefully this great American owned company will comeback, we need you to be in business!

Hello All!
Today I've learned of the Past...Either by ignorance or greed we loose another battle as our world turns to "off shore" purchasing...dreamt of owning a White device...been let go from 20 years of decated employment to feel that sting! Knowing that remnants of White may yet be in Garrett of USA, my purchase (at 69...birthday soon) is pledged to here!
My retirement with my wife will include your device!!
Thanks YOU ALL, both White & Garrett for Your allegiance, integrity and perseverance.
Sincerely, Theo H

Sirs, I find the news ofyour closing very disturbing and painful. Another american product gone, not some toy that did not work but the best of its kind the one I always hoped to eventually be able to own.... No longer a possibility to experince with the elite knowlege i owned the best metal detector ever made. I recently aquired a white spectrum second ( or third ) handed it comes to me minus the needed batteries or battery packs required to operate it, with no instructions to guide me in the fine points of its operation, no repair or service department to help if I have issue getting it to fire up. Part of my pain is the dream being turned into a shadow of what it was, part of the pain for the folks that find themselves out of a job, and part for the loss of the state of the art knowlege the death of a company such as White represents.
I send my wish that you are able to relaunch the company some time soon, and want you to know I will always try to keep the detector I aquired working and in use as a tribute to White metal detectors.
I ask only for any help possible in maybe a source for a battery packand possibly a service manual to aid my preservation attempt. thanks for the products you made and the sport they make possible.

My V3i. I was just looking for a place to send it in for repair and ran across this. I'm sure bummed. I'd love any information on where to send it. It is no longer under warranty, I was just hoping to get a good quality fix on my machine.

I’m very concerned, as I own two Dax and a v3 and a Tru. Where will I get replacement batteries. I have a huge investment in these detectors. Thank you

Please consider coming back. The heck with chinese all. You make the best the world will ever see. Stuart Rinehart

Hi Ken, I only met you once in the 90's. I owned the little mom and pop store your daughter always shopped at.
I was heart broken when I heard you were forced to close the doors.
I loved visiting your museum and hearing the stories of who found what in your displays.
I also thank your daughter for taking me on a guided tour and sharing the stories of her treasure hunting excursions while growing up.
I've owned many White's detectors over the years. And all gave me and my children adventures to last a lifetime.
I recently came across an oldCoinmaster 6000/DI in new condition.
Complete with case, headphones, the 2 battery packs, cassette tape and the manuals.
It was like stepping back in time.
I've got it charging up as we speak. But I anticipate it will fire up like the beast it was made to be.
Thanks again for the fun and adventures your family has giving to millions world wide.
God bless and hopefully new adventures.
Dana E.

I own a 6000 v i series Pro coinmaster bought it in 1985 has soared ever since it's in the same condition I also have a 14-inch Loop an 8-inch Loop in a 4-inch flew with a retard non-rechargeable battery pack and it's in mint condition and as of today which will be this afternoon I'm going out to hunt and Old Grist Mill I found information about it it was built in 1700. I've always loved this unit and 1980 I paid $223 for it from Sears online I always knew this was going to pay off in the long run it's heavy but it's a terrible machine and I found a lot of silver coins I'm going to look for gold my name is well I live in Connecticut and I always enjoyed your equipment I'm trying to find accessories right now such as equipped for the bar underneath the unit to put it on the ground also to looking for the original headsets for earphones. And that's about it so God bless you sorry to hear that the company is no longer in operation I was wondering if there was any way I could buy any more Loops that you might have for sale or want to get rid of sincerely yours will

I hope that they are just taking a Longer than normal vacation!! ???????? Hopefully when we get China out of our Economy and We The People start making Our Own Made In America Parts again, that White's Metal Dectors Will Be Coming Back!!!! ????????????????

Ken, you and your staff are incrediable people, we have your Eagle Spectrum and MXT Pro and they are amazing metal detectors!!! We are so Thankful to You and all Your Employees at Whites Metal Detectors, made in the U.S.A., may our Almighty GOD bless You All!!!

Respectfully,

Chuck Miller

Spectra v3

This is terrible!..many good machines out there but nothing like a whites!

Really hope that garrett decides to at least produce replacement parts for the thousands of whites detectors that are still out there working every day. If they don't then these machines will be useless when a major problem eventually develops. I personally have an old eagle spectrum that is my favorite and would love to keep it running for many years to come. Unfortunately, it has a failing l.c.d screen and i cannot find a replacement for it new or used anywhere. Its a shame that this still very viable machine will soon have to be discarded because no parts are available anymore I really hate it but what choice do i have, it is a real downer to have to throw away a detector i once paid 900 dollars for just because of a bad screen

Gold Master v sat was a gem I found over 16oz with it. So sad to see you go.

COME BACK PLEASE, THATS MY HEART AND IT IS TRUE

I absolutely love my White's V3I. I just purchased a new DFX 300 a few weeks ago from my dealer. He has another new DFX that he's saving for me until tax time. I will always use White's detectors. Thank you Ken White and the rest of the White family. You're loved worldwide from hobbyists from all walks of life. God bless your family and have a Merry Christmas ????

I finally have the funds to buy the one I wanted and now your gone. This is really tough for me. I understand the message but Im really sad that White's made in the USA quality detectors may be no more.

This is so disappointing— I have been searching all over for a new White Metal Detector— I’ve purchased several but traded them off and now that I’m semi retired wanted to get my last one and keep it. I guess I’ll check out Garrett

Saw that one coming.

When I finally bought my first White's detector it felt like I had a real tool in my hands, I knew that they were well built. Then on my first outing in a local sandbox, I found many Matchbox toys, I only wished that there were kids around so I could give the toys to them. I also unearthed coins, many coins. Friends I had many years earlier used their detectors to unearth many wonders, I wished that I had the opportunity to purchase a detector in my earlier years when nI had vitality, Thanks for making great detectors. I wish you a Happy Retirement. Now, that you have the time, go out and unearth some real trophies yourself, Ken.

My eagle two

I started detecting back in the 90's with my first purchased detector, a Whites 6000 DI Pro SL. Over more than a 20 year period, between rings & old money, that wonderful machine had found me $5000 to $6000 worth of treasure before I finally retired it a few years ago with a purchase of a new V-3i. Such an American staple like Whites leaving the market will be sadly missed.

My first detector was a 1970 coin master BFO. Second was a Coinmaster 4000D series 3. Hate to see this happen to a great company.

I started with a coin master 4 , fifty years ago and still use a eagle spectrum today. I was always pleased with the performance and support from Whites. I wish you well with your retirement , though wishing someone could have carried on your legacy. Thank you

I have all ways have used whites machines this is a very sad day for metal detecting thank you for all you’re good work

Thank you for the great service you provided America with for so many decades, Your product was always reliable and dependable, Your staff was always knowlegable and friendly. Most of all a Big Thank You for the fun, adventure, the good times with families ly and friends that always led to a new story to have as memories... Again Thank You... Enjoy Life....dig it. Mike H.

I got TM808 & TDI Original...VERY DEADLY combination that turned my house a Museum. Since i live in Indonesia the country with most Ancient Kingdom. Come on Whites dont give up...Lets open Whites Metal Detector Factory in Indonesia...Cheap Labor are abundace . TM 808 and TDI PulseScan found and preserve our Cultural Herittage.
Love you soo much Whites Detector ????????????

I have been a White's user for over 40 years now. Still have my Dfx and eagle spectrum and just couldnt imagine having to buy another brand. I was given a minelab detector but just couldnt get used to it. May your retirement be filled with much happiness and joy. You have given so many, such great memories with your products, you should be proud. To your staff, thankyou for the many dedicated years of wonderful service. Thankyou to all.

Still have a coin master from the mid 1970s. It made numerous trips across country coast to coast when I traveled for work.
Recently retired my wife and I have been talking about getting new machines. Found out you were out of business. Enjoy your retirement!
Would have been nice to sell your company as a stand alone, to continue and to upgrade. Should we buy new machines from another brand, I will miss the white’s tone. It wasn’t squeaky!!

Whites was an Icon in metal detecting.We all must push back to keep our American jobs, tradition and history.

one of the best metal detectors on the market it's a shame we are loseing another American made product best wishs to the whole whites family and thax for making such great machines , PS if you have ant deals before you close pass them on to me I just got my health back and want to start hunting again

This is horrible! I can’t stand China products and our government should be seeing too it our market isn’t flooded with there garbage. And we Canadians should be making sure we buy Canadian or anything but China products where possible!!’

I just found a thread that Garrett will be purchasing an interest In Whites products. Not a bad thing i suppose.
I guess products will still be made in the USA at least. My first and only machine was a Whites IDX still going
Circa 1998.

I still have my first detector my parents purchased for me I believe in the early 80's. It is a Beachcomber TR-S. I purchased nothing but Whites detectors for every new unit over the decades and still own most of them including my Surf Master, ID Pro, and 6000 Di Pro. Not to mention the few Classics I purchased as backup units. I hate to see them go

Such a shame that White let his customers down and company go down the drain, Total Mismanagement is a terrible problem and should never of happened! White left everyone holding an empty bag. Hopefully Garrett will bring back their line of Detectors, I was about to purchase the .V3i and I'm glad I held off, Such a great company run into the ground..Should never of happened,

My beloved machine was a dfx 300, finally quit me after around 12 years, my sister gave it to me after she had it 8 years or so, I will miss whites!!!!!!

My first White`s was a black-box Whites 6000 CM, followed by Spetrum to Spectra plus MXT All Pro.
They all did and still doing very well. I like reliable performance in a strong design.
But I am still missing an importend upgrade for the TM 800/808.
I hope you see your options to survive all the junk from china.
Thank you and good Luck ! Cheers Peter from cold germany.

Nikita makro all the way.

DagBlast.. I am returning to the hobby after a hiatus and went straight to the Whites lineup . With Whites gone I don't know where to turn.. Never would have thought that this would've happened..

Dang, I bought my first White's in 1969 (still have it, still works), and my last one about 10 years ago. You will be sorely missed.

What a shame, Whites has made a fine product for decades. It would be wonderful if someone could pick up the company and continue making Whites. I found many good targets with my Eagle Spectrum and I recently gave it to my grandson. He is killing it with that workhorse. Thank you Whites for many hours of enjoyment.

I am very sorry to hear that. White's has a long tradition of quality detectors and it is sad to see your company going through such tough times. I do hope that you manage to find a suitable successor so you can enjoy your well-earned retirement. As for me I am relatively new to the hobby since I have had to learn mostly on my own and I have no one to go out with or learn directly from. And since I am a disabled vet living off of social security disability I can't afford much for equipment without going into debt further. But I did manage to get a White's Surfmaster Pi at an auction a couple of years back. I believe I have sufficiently refurbished it but I am hesitant about taking it into the water since there seems to be no place near me that can test it to make sure the waterproofing works properly. Regardless I will continue to use and enjoy it. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and thank you for your contributions to metal detecting. May peace and joy be with you always.

am in shock!!!!! now, what if my whites needs work on?

very upset, i worked closely with melissa at whites tested their prototypes, and was in their ads. will continue to use all 8 of my whites. hope I can get parts such as the rechargeable batteries. this sucks. no warning.

White Metal Detectors have always been my favorite detector. My first detector was a White (55 years ago) and my current one is a V3i. I am sad to see what has happened to the Treasure Hunting hobby in general. It is rare to see anyone out detecting anymore. I am soon to be 81, but I still go detecting; its good exercise.

I purchased my first White's Detector in March 1976 and have never used another brand...always "upgraded" as needed..Favorite has to be the 6000/Di PRO SL even with all the newest ...I was so sorry to hear about the closing..I feel like I lost an old friend...Best of luck in the future Mr. White, it's been fun...

My very first metal detector was a Whites Coinmaster IV - 1973. I still have that machine to this very day and have been hooked on metal detecting ever since. I was proud to own some of Whites 'BEST Machines' along the way. The Whites 5900, 6000, Eagle...and the original Spectrum XLT bring back many great memories of successful hunts with excellent equipment. I hope your tradition of producing wonderful machines does not come to an end.

My first detector i bought was a Whites EAGLE, really liked that one but sold it to buy a Whites XLT (Jimmy Sierra version) still have. My latest is a Whites DFX. I am a Whites fan. Always will be. I hope you can find someway to stay open.

The White's SST or sierra super trac is my first white's metal detector. What a work horse ---- so stable in California soil Love the audio --- a real nice silver ring!

I understand --- it seems like a major fork in the road for White's. So tough during this pandemic to plan anything!

I research the market a few years ago is much as Wanted a garret AT pro,I went with the whites M6 If it's out there the M6 will find it.

Forgive me BUT WE'RE AMERICAN'S Brother !!! Those at the top have forgotten LIBERTY !!!! TRUTH !!!!! and the AMERICAN Way !!!

Please,please and please don't close your business Ken.Please don't break our hearts.I am begging to change your decition on behalf of all your international customers.

My DFX is still a superior detector compared to many new detectors on the market! A truly well built machine. Stay the course, regroup and keep America supplied with your detectors, "Pressure makes Diamonds " and Whites is a Gem that we don't want to loose!

Ken
I live in British Columbia, Canada. I purchased my first metal detector last year a Whites goldmaster 24k. I researched your company and others. I support North American companies. Your product ha superior build quality over other dectors I've seen. I hope in the near future you can reopen production. All the best and thank for producing a quality product.

Bart,
Out of respect for one of the few American companies in this hobby. Maybe you should change the title of this post? Nowhere does Ken state that White's is "Going out of Business". Ken says they are suspending operations and reevaluating the future. Please fix this, Thank you The KOB !!!

Have used Whites since the mid 90s, Prism IV, Coinmaster and dfx300 have all been top notch machines. China sucks and so does their QA, pull up the big boy pants, put a plan together and compete with the inferior imports touting MADE IN USA BY AMERICANS WITH THE BEST QUALITY. OIT THERE and kick their @$$. The USA needs companies like Whites Electronics to continue to put people to work and make Anerica Great Again!

I am really sickened here by the Covid 19 crap that has devastated Many companies in the USA. PLEASE re evaluate your Whites Worth! I have had a White Spectrum for YEARS and last just bought a TDI machine. DONT Quit on the people whom trusted you for over 50 years. Bring in the technology to increase your production and get back on track. If I were a Gazillionaire I would buy the company and put China out of business. We are all suffering due to the mismanagement of so many companies and greed driving them. Dont be one of them. Fight to retain the White name and the Promise. You can do it. Yes you can.

brings back Fond memories of my first detecter in 1978 my girlfriend bought me a used coinmaster for a birthday present
Sad day will be missed !!!

My first was a Coinmaster 6000 DI Pro Plus back in the early 1990s, or at least my dads that I was able to use a bit. Sad news indeed of what is happening. I read that White's UK is still around so hopefully this is not the end here in the USA.

My first Whites was a coinmaster 6000/d Series 2, which i still have, also have a DFX And a Spectra V3i. This is truly a sad day. Your machines have brought me many days of enjoyment. All of your people have been fabulous to me over the years. Thank you and your company. I will miss you all.

Love my White's MXT !!

Who can we get our detectors to do repairs & to order parts from now on? I have a Prizm IV.

Great company going down due to China. My Prizim 5G will be a collector now.

I still have my coinmaster. It was always a good detector. I found a lot of things with it.

Whites xlt was my favorite it have been someone else’s to because it got stolen still best machine ever built

My machine is a White’s eagle II coin master . Had it for so long I don’t remember when exactly I bought it . It was in the 80’s and it was very expensive at the time ($1200) But it still works great and if you think about 35 years ( or so) its not so much per year.
So sad to hear of your business situation

Its a sad day for all detectorest..

What a shame, what a great company providing such amazing detectors.

Finest machines, thier customer care is unmatched. Dont do it....

This is insane!!! White's are the best detectors in the world with the best customer service ever!!! What the **** is going on here??? White's can't possibly be going out of business !!!

It's a real shame to read.
I think you are doing a great job.
Your machines always work very well. I've do this Hobby for years and my Whites is my favorite detector. Tho most Detectors a Toys! Your Detoctors a always work reliably

greetings from Germany

I loved your metal detectors

Hope they will always build metal detectors! That’s all I use and love them!