Affiliate Disclosure
Clear information on how Ground Phase is funded.
Commission at No Additional Cost
Ground Phase is an affiliate-supported publication. When you click links on our site that direct you to retailers or direct-import marketplaces and make a purchase, we may earn a referral commission.
This affiliate commission comes at zero additional cost to you. The price you pay for detectors, sand scoops, pinpointers, or accessories remains exactly the same as visiting the seller directly.
Editorial Boundaries
Our technical standards and critique of hardware specifications are not swayed by commercial affiliate relationships. Our focus remains on identifying the real-world utility of direct-import equipment:
- We highlight unverified or exaggerated seller depth claims regardless of potential commission rates.
- We point out design weaknesses—such as vulnerable battery compartment seals or thin gauge metals in sand scoops—even when promoting affordable options.
- We do not accept paid placement to disguise inferior toys as functional multi-frequency or pulse induction instruments.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Direct-import metal detecting equipment changes rapidly, requiring regular research and updates to our spec comparisons. Affiliate commissions allow Ground Phase to operate as an open, accessible reference for weekend detectorists without charging subscription fees or requiring paywalls.