Or, the inevitable story on metal detector dudes:

The big accessory at the beach this summer might not be sunglasses or a bucket and shovel — but a metal detector.

With the economy at low tide and gold near record highs, the city is likely to see a spike in treasure hunting this season, experts told the Daily News.

“Oh, New York City will be looking at one hell of a gold rush this season,” said Bob Lundy, president of the Empire State Metal Detector Association.

“Treasure hunters will be combing the beaches looking for valuables like never before. Gold is skyrocketing in value, and with unemployment, people have a lot more idle time.”

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Michael Chaplan said sales of his 2005 book, “The Urban Treasure Hunter” — a guide to finding everything from spare change to the Lindbergh ransom money — are up 50%.

“New York City is very good for treasure hunting because it has all the different levels of American civilization this country has ever seen,” he said.

Beaches are prime hunting grounds because people leave behind valuables they stashed under towels, and forget to take off watches before hitting the surf.

“My girlfriend has nice rings on every finger,” Lundy said. “I’m wearing my second Rolex.”