4 Ways Of Selling Your Gold To Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about our scrap services, require some advice on how to get the best out of your scrap collections, or simply want to ask a question relating to precious metal scrap? Check whether the answers you are looking for appear below.

1 Where can I fine the latest scrap prices?
Our latest scrap prices are available on-line updated twice a day click here to view the latest 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct, silver and platinum scrap prices.

2 What other types of materials do you buy?
At WPM we buy jewellery, dental, industrial scrap and waste products. We accept scrap in the following forms :
◦ Unwanted, damaged, bent and broken jewellery & watch parts.
◦ Clean scrap
◦ Un-hallmrked
◦ Assayed bar
◦ Dental materials

3 How do we charge for our scrap services?
Our charges are based on :
◦ The quantity of materials you give us
◦ The assay type - the make up of gold, silver, platinum or palladium.
◦ For more details on your individual scrap materials contact us.

4 What are our settlement terms?
Our settlement terms are flexible and allow us to pay you by :
◦ Cash or cheque
◦ Bank transfer
◦ Credited to your WPM credit account
◦ Material in return (even if you don't have a WPM Account).   

5 How many grams are in a Tory Ounce?
31.1034768 grams

6 Why choose WPM and not a pawn broker or jeweler?
WPM has over 30 years experience in scrap and precious metal trading. Our dedicated Scrap departments give you the assurance of a personal service, with responsibility for the security of your metal. We feel sure that the price given buy us for scrap gold will be higher than in a pawn broker or jewelers.

Testing

Scratch testing involves the use of files and low-grade acid solutions to show that your items correspond to each karat level. By treating the pieces with acid and comparing scratches and reaction to the acids , the tester can confirm what kind of gold is contained in the piece.