How Can I Find Scrap Gold Buyers Near Me?

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Written By Barry Lenson

The good news is, you have scrap gold you would like to sell for top dollar. The scrap could be a batch of old gold-filled eyeglass frames, a box full of sputtering targets that were used in electroplating operations, or even a collection of old gold-plated costume jewelry. 

You might not know how much gold your scrap contains – you need to have it tested. But you do know that you would like to sell it and reclaim the value of the gold it contains. 

So the next question is, where can you find a gold buyer near you? 

Okay, that is what is on your mind. But before we suggest some places near you that will buy your scrap, please let us ask you a question . . . 

Why are you only interested in selling your scrap to a company that is located near you? We ask because our company, Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners, can make it easier and faster to sell your scrap to us than at companies near you. Here’s why . . . 

  • We are as near as your local Post Office, FedEx Depot, or other shipping services. 

  • We offer complete, state-of-the-art testing services – we will test your scrap, give you a full lab report on what it contains, so you can know exactly how much gold and other precious metals you have. 

  • We will buy the gold (or other precious metals) your scrap contains at full current trading prices. 

  • We will pay you promptly!

So that’s why our precious metal refinery offers you more than any local precious metal buyer in your area can! 

But if you are still committed to sell your gold scrap to a local business, here are your options:

  • Scrap metal yards. Chances are you will find one of these in your area – they are usually located on highways or in industrial areas. They will probably offer to buy your gold scrap (not to mention other metals that can include brass, aluminum, and stainless steel). You can drive in and sell your scrap, but bear in mind that scrap metal yards are not in the business of testing your precious metal scrap, telling you what it contains, or paying you at current trading prices. 

  • Local jewelers. Local jewelers may be interested in buying your scrap gold. Check with them to see if they buy scrap gold and what their buying process is. 

  • Pawnshops. You can walk in and sell your gold. Chances are the pawnshop owner will use a small gold testing kit to determine whether your scrap contains gold. But few pawnshops offer the kind of full-service testing that is done by Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners. You could walk away with cash in your pocket at a local pawnshop, but can you be sure you got what your gold is really worth?

  • Online gold buyers. There are many online gold buyers that specialize in buying scrap gold. You can search for them on the Internet and compare their offers and reviews before making a decision.

  • Refiners. Refiners are companies that specialize in melting down gold and other precious metals to extract their value. They may be interested in buying your scrap gold, and you can search for them online or in the phone book. Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners is a gold refinery. The difference between us and other refiners is that we are a full-service testing and refining service that has been doing business for decades. 

  • Gold buying events. Some companies hold gold-buying events in hotels or other venues where they offer to buy gold from individuals. You can search for these events in your area. Again, be aware that small gold-testing kits are usually used by buyers at events like these. You cannot expect to get a complete laboratory report of what metals your gold contains or what it is worth. 

Regardless of how you choose to sell your scrap gold, it is important to do your research and get multiple quotes to ensure that you are getting a fair price.

Why Not Call Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners at 800-426-2344?

Our precious metal refiners are available to tell you how we can test and refine your gold scrap, and then pay you at current trading prices. We are as close as your telephone, so why not call us first? 

Barry Lenson
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