Scrap Gold For Sale

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How do you reclaim the scrap gold from old computer memory?
   how do you get the gold off the memory? I have seen bulk lots of memory on ebay for sale for scrap but im not really sure how to do this. How much gold can you get form each memory chip? what would be the right price to pay for say a lot of 100 memory chips? I have been wanting to get into doing this for awhile but im just unsure of how to do it. Thanks to anyone who can help me or point me in the right direction.

   • ANSWER:
     The following I found for you on:
     http://www.finishing.com/191/49.shtml
     It was submitted by Richard Alcor, Cushing, OK, USA

     There are a number of methods that may be used. Reverse electroplating is generally fairly simple and can be done using an automotive battery charger, a stainless steel plate, a carbon rod (or another stainless steel sheet), a 5 gallon detergent bucket and some commonly available (and inexpensive chemicals). This method works well for certain types of scrap; clipped leads and ends for instance and heavy plated scrap. Whole PCB scrap COULD also be done this way, but you would need to first crush and burn to reduce the volume and get rid of waste materials. You can also use AR (Aqua Regia method), Cyanide Leach (or alternative using a product called Cyanide Leach Substitute or CLS), mercury, etc.

     I generally use AR for everything. Processors, memory and clipped leads all provide excellent returns. I also do the rest of the PCB, after crushing and burning. Hard drives, in my experience, take so long to dismantle that they are worth more to me as dirty aluminum scrap than anything. If you spend the time to come up with a better method for retrieving the scrap from the read/write head and platters inside the drive, then they too may be profitable (a lot of people swear by them).

     In my experience, whole PCB board of mixed type from mixed sources will provide around 1-3USD/lb profit after expenses using AR.

2. QUESTION:
   if i decided to buy gold from people {scrap} where can i sell to get the best price for it?
   i like to start buying scrap gold from yard sales and neighbords , where cani sell it after to make some profit??

   • ANSWER:
     NOT cash for gold

     check with your local jewelers some will buy it off you

3. QUESTION:
   Where to sell 1Kg (9 carat) gold bars?
   I'm a very puzzled guy. I have 2 x 1Kg (9 carat) gold Ingots which have been left to me from my uncles will. I've been looking around the web regarding selling both. However, It seems to be a mine-field. There are dozens of Companies offering around £10 p/gram, but this is just for scrap/broken jewelery, and appears to be the same on ebay. People on ebay are paying as much as £11.50 p/gram. Obviously, these 2 x 9 Carat Ingots have already been smelted down and are ready for sale.
   I suppose my questions are:- Firstly; where do those people, who are already paying over £10/£11 a gram SELL their gold once smelted down into good clean ingots? Secondly, what price would be a FAIR price?
   Please Help if you can?

   • ANSWER:
     Pure Gold (24ct) spot prices are '$ per ounce' (1 kg = 32.15 oz) and 9 carat gold is approx. 37% (just over 1/3rd) the spot price.

     With spot prices at about 00 / oz, your bars worth about ,000 (£10,000) each.

     This is a MASSIVE temptation and I can GUARANTEE you will be ripped off by any Internet buyer (assuming they ever receive the bars - most likley they will simply 'disappear' in the post).

     At this value, it's worth going down to London's Hatton Garden and getting them valued by more than one shop ....

     NOTE you WILL need all sorts of documentation to prove not only that you are the legal owner but also their 'origin' (how your Uncle came by them) since there may be tax / VAT 'owing' from when they were Imported into UK.

4. QUESTION:
   Kicking out a son with drug addiction-right or wrong?
   My 20-year old son has had drug addictions to pot & cocaine since he was a young teen. Prior to his 17th birthday, we did a forced residential rehab program for him. He resented it at first, but he did learn a lot & it helped him to settle some of his anger issues. He never truly gave up using drugs, & I asked him to leave my home because I wouldn't tolerate the drug use. We didn't speak for awhile. 18 months ago, he came to my (then) fiance & me, begging for a chance at a fresh start, some discipline, & some parenting. We were encouraged by this & laid down some strict rules; no drugs period, curfew of midnight, must pay his own expenses like cell phone, car insurance, gas, etc.; must find & keep a job, and more. For awhile he did well & was very happy. Two months later, he returned to his old stomping grounds & encountered trouble, resulting in permanent injury to his left ankle & foot. Four surgeries & a bone fusion later, he walks with a limp & the five screws holding his ankle in place cause him much pain. We paid his medical bills & I devoted much time to taking him to doctors, physical therapy, and more. Last summer, we saw his usage increase again. He stole 00 cash from me that was actually a fund for his older brother; no remorse. he claimed, "I was f*cked up, I couldn't help it." We forgave him & made up a repayment plan. He did not stick with it. We also requested that he attend NA; he did for awhile but then he made excuses that he never had gas to get to meetings (which are only six miles from home).

   In September, his rudeness, disregard for our rules & drug use increased again. We kicked him out, and he & his dog lived in his car for five days. My ex bought him food & allowed him to shower at his workplace locker room after hours. The weather was mild during the five days & nothing bad happened to him. Although he wasn't destitute, we hoped this episode got his attention. The poor dog was traumatized, too.

   We decided to give him one last shot, and he moved back in. We offered counseling to try & bring him & my husband closer together; he agreed to it, but then excuses crept up & he never was available to participate. He was extremely nice to my husband, though, which was quite a switch from his prior behavior. I was hopeful that they seemed to be getting along better.

   Two weeks ago, I noticed the spiral behavior once again. I asked him, "Do me a favor & save me ...if I gave you a drug test right now, what would appear on it?" He admitted to using cocaine & pot. When I shared with my husband, he said "enough" and my son had to leave that evening after he got off work. He left his dog with us, asking us to care for her. He found a room mate situation but he cannot bring his dog into the home, so she stays with us & he was visiting a few times a week. After he was out, we found that three of my husband's fine jewelry rings were missing. The police investigation found two of the three rings were sold to two area pawn shops--my son's name was on the sales slips. One ring was recovered; the other was offered for sale but was just recently melted for scrap. These were heavy, solid gold rings...valued at a combined total of over 00. My son got less than 0 for both. He did not admit to the theft.

   He has a pending drug possessions charge from last summer, too. Not up for trial yet but based on the amount & type of drugs he was found with, the least he will have to do is a long probation.

   Last night, he abruptly quit his pizza delivery job & took off with over 0 cash which belonged to his employer. Because he is a good worker, they gave him a chance to return the money; his response was to tell his boss, "Do what you have to do." So, another police report and more pending charges.

   I've been attending a Nar-Anon group, which has helped me understand that these actions are symptoms of my son's addiction, and yes, he is spiraling out of control again. I located an intervention service & what sounds like a great, long-term rehab facility that is nonprofit & quite affordable. He will be able to enroll there, work jobs, attend college classes, gain knowledge of managing money & saving, & once he graduates, the pending legal charges will be deferral & dismissal instead of possible felonies. He is open to going & hearing more details about it. I am concerned that the two year commitment will not be to his liking, but his only other choices are jail or death.

   At the Nar-Anon meetings I've met other parents who all let their addicts live with them; I seem to be the only parent to have kicked mine out. Part of me feels guilty but part of me also feels relief...like I am no longer being used or victimized by my son. I know he has to want to make changes before changes can be made, even with all the family support in the world.

   Has anyone gone thru similar experience...eithe

   • ANSWER:
     Here's the thing: he has reaped what he has sown, and it's now come back to bite him on the backside. YOU are ultimately responsible for your life, and your son is for HIS. That doesn't mean you wash your hands of him entirely, just that he now has to start to man up, grow up and take responsibility for his actions. He can use the drug excuse all he likes, but the drugs didn't force themselves on him.

     You are not any less of a parent by stepping back. Please don't think otherwise. It is time for you and your husband to have a life of your own, without having to look over your shoulder all the time. Yes you still love your boy; always will, no matter what, like any parent. But it has long gone past the point where he is even willing to turn himself around. THAT has to come from him. Of his own free will. Until that happens, all your efforts will be for naught.

     Also, you are NOT at fault. He is well and truly old enough to make his own decisions and be fully responsible for his actions, like I said. His court and sentence is the opportunity he needs to become a real man. If you keep bailing him out, so to speak, he will keep dumping on you. Guaranteed. And... in a way, if you keep coming to his rescue, you are depriving him of the lesson/s he needs to learn.

5. QUESTION:
   How much do you think I should sell this Jewelry for?
   Just recently got some jewelry from a yard sale, and wanted to know if it is worth anything.
   Here's some pictures (Which are in pretty bad detail since I have dial-up and a ten-dollar camera.).

   10k Heart Necklace, with diamonds (The back of the heart has "A161" and "10k" inscribed in it.) :
   http://i53.tinypic.com/sw36z5.jpg

   14k Circular Necklace, the diamonds are not real. :
   http://i56.tinypic.com/2djc35y.jpg

   .925 Silver Earrings, Pearls are either fake or man-made. :
   http://i52.tinypic.com/oifa6a.jpg

   I know I could get a little for the gold, but wanted to know more before I scrapped it for gold.
   I wanted to know if anyone knows who they are made by, or how much they are worth.

   • ANSWER:
     Ask on this forum

6. QUESTION:
   Why are most of the mommies (and daddies) in the parenting sections of YA so um..."thrifty"?
   I sometimes ask questions about products/items that I am looking to get for my daughter, to see if anyone has something similar to give me their opinions on it; or to find out if there is possibly something better out there. I don't mind saving money, believe me. However when it comes to things like bigger christmas toy items, or shoes, or even clothes; I really like to get new things. Not because I'm snobby just because I am 1 a germ nut so I really cant stand the idea of wearing something someone else wore ect. But 2 because something like a big electric riding car, or a toy kitchen I know that it will all work and be nice for my daghter to grow with. But usually the second anyone answers it's to leave some scolding remark about how I can get a "cheaper one that is just as good" or "get it at a garage sale". I understand that often cheaper things can be just as nice, and I know garage sales can have great finds. And I dont mind helpful tips, but people seem so dead set on here that things should be either cheap, or used, or both. Anyone else? I mean I dont think I am superior to anyone or anything, but I like nice new stuff; and thank god I am capable of providing it to my daughter. I understand not everyone can, and maybe it is in their insecurity that they bought something that was "used" or second hand that they get so upset; any thoughts? I just dont know why people care if the swing I buy for my baby is new and made of 14K gold and cost 0000, or if it is made of old scrap fabric that I sewd together myself.
   I don't know I mean I like saving money, who dosen't? But at the same time there are certain things that I just feel like they should be new (only if possible of course). Like I said before to me clothing is a germ kinda thing, and the same as bigger more expensive items that could have possible problems that cause them not to work. Like I have bought plenty of toys for our daughter to keep at each of her grandparents that were either out of box sales, or from yard sales.
   I know they have chemicals however most of hers are organic or bamboo. And I prewash everything
   Ida: I have nothing bad to say for your story. I think it is wonderful that you did the best for her that you could. I would never begrudge anyone for buying something used or even grabbing something from the trash (hope u used lots of lysol tho LOL kidding). I can totally understand where you were comming from. But I thank god that I dont have to go through that. And since I dont then I just think its unfair that I am rediculde. I understand things are really bad for most people, and although we arent raking in the dough; I can still get her new stuff. I dont get on here and tell people "o my go buy all of your children mercedes convertibles for their 5th bday". I mean come on a decent toy kitchen that was 5 and all the answers were go to yard sales, or to make it myself. Thats not even rediculous for a christmas gift. And that will likely be her only real gift; just a few other accessories and clothes.

   • ANSWER:
     I think some of it stems from people who almost feel superior to those who pay retail-reverse snobbery... I also think some people genuinely CAN'T afford really pricy items and they may feel bad...
     I am like you. I would never buy secondhand clothing for my children or myself. I love a good bargain, but I buy retail and there is definately a quality difference between Wal Mart and Gap...

     I think all in all people need to live and let live. If someone wants to spend more than another deems "necessary", what business is it of theirs unless you specifically are asking "do you think this is overpriced?". If you aren't asking for opinions on the price but on the quality of an item, people should be answering your question and leaving the other stuff out...

     And sorry, but as far as "make it yourself", sometimes that can be more costly in the end-not only the materials but your time.

     Nobody should make another feel bad for buying retail. In fact, it's rather hypocritical. Retail is simply a way to buy a product. Yard sales are as well. Who is anyone to degrade another for their particular preferred place to purchase an item? As long as your aren't racking up debt on your credit cards to buy any item, then where you shop is perfect for you.

7. QUESTION:
   Why are most of the mommies (and daddies) in the parenting sections of YA so um..."thrifty"?
   I sometimes ask questions about products/items that I am looking to get for my daughter, to see if anyone has something similar to give me their opinions on it; or to find out if there is possibly something better out there. I don't mind saving money, believe me. However when it comes to things like bigger christmas toy items, or shoes, or even clothes; I really like to get new things. Not because I'm snobby just because I am 1 a germ nut so I really cant stand the idea of wearing something someone else wore ect. But 2 because something like a big electric riding car, or a toy kitchen I know that it will all work and be nice for my daghter to grow with. But usually the second anyone answers it's to leave some scolding remark about how I can get a "cheaper one that is just as good" or "get it at a garage sale". I understand that often cheaper things can be just as nice, and I know garage sales can have great finds. And I dont mind helpful tips, but people seem so dead set on here that things should be either cheap, or used, or both. Anyone else? I mean I dont think I am superior to anyone or anything, but I like nice new stuff; and thank god I am capable of providing it to my daughter. I understand not everyone can, and maybe it is in their insecurity that they bought something that was "used" or second hand that they get so upset; any thoughts? I just dont know why people care if the swing I buy for my baby is new and made of 14K gold and cost 0000, or if it is made of old scrap fabric that I sewd together myself.

   • ANSWER:
     another thing to consider is all the waste buying everything new creates. If you think about when your grandparents were first married - They probably got a toaster for a wedding gift. When that toaster broke - they got it fixed. Now toasters are so cheaply made that they break all the time and we just run out and buy new ones and 10000 toasters sit in a dump taking up space and polluting our water. Look at what's hapening to the world now because of the last 20 years of not caring about all the waste we make... what do you think it will be like in another 20 years when your kids and grand kids are trying to sustain life....and then their kids and grandkids? pretty selfish to just think of the hear and now...ourselves!!!

     Leave no footprint!