Iffy Signals (@iffysignals), a metal detecting and history channel run by Mike and Steve from Rhode Island, US, makes long-form depth tests and relic hunts. The channel has about 15,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 3,900 views per video, with about six uploads a year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Detector-focused audience on depth tests with a steady view base
- Median of about 3,900 views per video across 285 uploads
- Recent depth-test videos reached 10,000 to 60,000 views, showing demand for gear comparisons
- Roughly 6 uploads per year, so booking lead time is predictable
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- detector comparison depth tests, field hunt vlogs, settings and update walkthroughs
- Tone
- technical, hands-on
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 4 to 9 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- metal detectors, detector accessories
- Affiliate links
- No
Video descriptions repeatedly direct viewers to The Metal Detecting Shop, a retailer run by Ryan, though no formal sponsorship disclosure appears in the last 50 videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is outdoor metal detecting and historical relic recovery with no flagged themes in the recent titles.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 16k | 3.9k | 5 |
Benchmark score: 40 / 100
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Recent videos
▶NOKTA LEGEND 2 vs NOKTA TRIPLE SCORE vs XP ICONX - GOLD AND · 1.7k views
▶XP ICON X vs MINELAB ELITE - DEPTH TEST - ADJUSTING SETTINGS · 2.6k views
▶XP ICON X vs MINELAB ELITE vs VANQUISH 560 - DEEP SILVER COI · 2.7k viewsLast three uploads, latest 1 days ago.
Welcome to the Iffy Signals YouTube channel. This is a Metal Detecting and History channel. Our focus and passion is relic recovery from the 1700's - 1800's colonial period. Some of our videos are from numerous combined hunts and quick digs. We are from Rhode Island and our town dates back to the late 1600's. Many great places to hunt here in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Thanks for stopping by, watching and subscribing. Happy Hunting!! Contact Info: Email - Iffysignals@yahoo.com Thanks, Mike & Steve.
About Iffy Signals
Iffy Signals is a US metal detecting channel run by Mike and Steve from Rhode Island, with about 15,600 subscribers. The channel posts long-form depth tests, detector comparisons and relic hunts focused on colonial-era sites from the 1700s and 1800s, typically 4 to 9 minutes long, filmed on camera in a low-production style. Upload pace is about six videos a year, and the median video draws around 3,900 views.
The audience is likely hobbyist metal detectorists, mostly men over 35 in the United States, based on channel content rather than verified data. Viewers tend to be buyers comparing machines before a purchase.
Brand work is limited so far, with recurring mentions of The Metal Detecting Shop, which the channel links to but does not formally sponsor. Estimated sponsored integration cost is $150 to $250 per video, which works out to about $20 to $35 CPM on median views, compared with $10 to $30 typical for paid ads. Brands in outdoor gear and detectors should consider booking this channel.
Written from Iffy Signals's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Iffy Signals can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Iffy
How much does Iffy Signals charge for a sponsored video?
Iffy Signals is estimated at $150 to $250 per sponsored video based on its median of about 3,900 views and a $20 to $35 CPM range. Rates are estimates derived from channel metrics, not a published rate card. Confirm terms directly before booking.
What does Iffy Signals post about on YouTube?
Iffy Signals posts metal detecting content, including depth tests comparing machines like the XP Deus 2, Minelab Equinox and Garrett Vortex, plus relic hunts at colonial-era sites. Videos are typically 4 to 9 minutes and filmed on camera. The channel also covers detector settings and software updates.
How do I contact Iffy Signals for a brand deal?
The channel lists an email contact in its public description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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