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Pure Melt Value
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100% of metal value
Scrap Buyer Pays
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Typical 65-80% of melt
Pawn Shop Offer
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Typical 40-60% of melt
What Different Buyers Will Pay
Online Gold/Silver Buyer
75-85% of melt value
$0.00
Best option for most sellers
Local Jeweller / Scrap Buyer
65-75% of melt value
$0.00
Instant cash, lower rate
Pawn Shop
40-55% of melt value
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Convenient but lowest rate
Refinery (direct)
85-95% of melt value
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Best rate, minimum quantities apply
Unit guide: 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams = 20 pennyweight (dwt). Gold and silver are traded in troy ounces. Most kitchen scales measure in grams. Pennyweight is used by many jewellers and pawn shops.
Gold — Key Facts
Purity10k=41.7% pure, 14k=58.3% pure, 18k=75% pure, 22k=91.7% pure, 24k=99.9% pure
Hallmark StampsMost gold jewelry has a karat stamp. 14k is most common in the US, 18k in Europe.
Common UsesKnowing the melt value gives you power to negotiate. Never accept less than 60% of melt value.
Identifying TipsIf there is no stamp, ask for an acid test before selling. Gold-plated items have minimal value.
Selling TipsGet at least 3 quotes. CashForGoldUSA, Abe Mor, and APMEX typically pay 70-85% of melt value.
Weight GuideBring your item to a postal scale or jeweller to get an accurate weight before calculating.