A&B Prospecting Supplies has served Arizona's recreational and professional prospectors since 1979. It is the Southwest's largest prospecting store, with locations in Mesa and Prescott Valley. The store is fully stocked with new and used equipment, including metal detectors, panning supplies, sluices, drywashers, dredges, assay supplies, and a great selection of books. Staff are described as extremely friendly, helpful, ultra knowledgeable, and super accommodating, providing great customer service and prompt responses. They are always willing to go out of their way to answer questions and teach correct techniques, making them highly recommended.
The best and the best, very knowledgeable. I personally buy all my prospecting gear here.
February 2026
A&B is a really great store! Ryan was super helpful and honest. They have an awesome supply of gear.
February 2026
Met Ryan at the Gold Show in Quartzsite AZ 2026. ONE of the NICEST GUYS to DEAL WITH. Ryan was VERY knowledgeable and TREATED ME VERY GOOD. There are GOOD PEOPLE in this world and RYAN is ONE OF THEM. Hope to see him next year when I travel from Canada to Quartzsite.
