Navigating the Maze of X-ray Guns: Why Fire Assay is Your Best Bet for Accurate Metal Analysis
In the world of precious metals, accuracy is paramount. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a newcomer to the industry, the quest for precise readings on metal composition can be fraught with challenges. One such hurdle comes in the form of X-ray guns, which, while widely used, may not always deliver the accuracy you need.
What Is the Best Way to Sell Palladium Scrap Today?
With high palladium trading prices, now is a good time to liquidate your palladium scrap holdings.
Demand is high. Because palladium is a secondary product that is recovered from platinum and nickel mining, miners have limited ability to increase palladium output in response to rising prices.
Why the Best Gold Buyer Near You Is as Close as Your Post Office
“What’s the most convenient place near me to sell my scrap gold?” is a question people often ask. They are looking for a place to sell their old jewelry and all kinds of scrap gold that is . . .
A Guide to Making Money by Investing in Gold-Plated Flatware
It’s been a long while since we wrote an advisory about investing in gold-plated tableware. So . . . why should we write about it again? The simple reason is that the price of gold is high now. . . and that means this is a good time to think again about investing in gold-plated knives, forks, and spoons.
How Can You Tell the Difference Between the Platinum Group Metals?
The platinum group metals - platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium look pretty much the same. They are all bright, shiny white metals that do not tarnish. And if you’re dealing with platinum group metal scrap – the stuff that is left over after different industrial processes – it all looks pretty much the same.
Now Is the Time to Reclaim the Platinum from Older Computer Hard Drives
Have you noticed a big change in computers over the last few years?
We’re not talking about the fact that DVD/CD drives have disappeared from most of them – even though that is true. Nor are we talking about the fact that there is no longer a place to plug in an ethernet cable.
Common Myths and Misconceptions about Platinum, Gold, and Silver
If you read this blog regularly – and we believe you should – you probably think you know everything about precious metals.
Well maybe you do . . . and maybe you don’t! In our post today, we are going to delve into some of the most common misconceptions about your favorite precious metals – platinum, gold, and silver.