Online Sources
Vetted platforms for buying & selling
APMEX
DealersBuy/sell bullion, coins, scrap
๐ก Trusted dealer; compare their buyback price vs spot before selling bars.
Visit JM Bullion
DealersBuy/sell bullion & coins
๐ก Good for buying bars to flip; check their scrap/buyback program.
Visit SD Bullion
DealersBuy bullion, low premiums
๐ก Lowest premiums on bulk bars; great for stacking.
Visit eBay (scrap lots)
MarketplacesBuy scrap lots
๐ก Filter by completed/sold listings to gauge fair scrap prices. Beware fake karat marks.
Visit Craigslist Austin
MarketplacesLocal buy scrap
๐ก Meet in safe public place (police station). Test before you pay.
Visit Facebook Marketplace
MarketplacesLocal buy scrap
๐ก Search 'scrap gold', 'broken jewelry'. Meet public, test purity.
Visit Cash for Gold USA
Cash for GoldMail-in sell
๐ก Mail-in buyer; insure your shipment. Compare payout % to local refiners.
Visit Luriya
Cash for GoldMail-in sell scrap
๐ก Request free appraisal kit; photograph everything before sending.
Visit Midwest Refineries
RefineriesRefine & pay for scrap
๐ก Sends payout 95โ98% of spot for bars/lots. Long-established refiner.
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