Refining your Precious Metal Scrap with G&S Metals

What is Scrap? "Scrap" is any gold, silver, platinum, palladium and dental pieces no longer used.  This is a broad range from jewelry pieces to coins to flat wear and platters, tea services, etc.

All Silver Jewelry, Flat Ware And Dinner Ware Must Be Marked “STERLING”. Sheet, casting grain, sizing stock is not marked "Sterling".

“Our “Turn Around” Time for karat solids (gold) is 24hrs. at no extra charge!”

The following is our updated Refining Schedule.

Karat Solids – 10K, 12K, 14K, 18K mixed or separate.

600 DW /933 GMS/30TO -  Karat Solids = 97%  Return   No Fee

Less than 600 DW/933 GMS/30TO returns @ 95%  No Fee

There are No Minimums but a Fee may apply if less than amounts listed below.

We can also remove and return your stones.  (See web site information)_____________________________________________________________

Silver Scrap (MUST BE STAMPED STERLING)

500 TO =  95% RETURN   NO FEE

AG BARS PURCHASED* @  95%   

 AG COINS PURCHASED* @ = 95% 

1000 TO AG PURCHASED* @ 95%  

 (* UPON OUR INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE)

  (90% IF THEY BECOME A REFINING LOT)

GOLD BAR @ = 95%    GOLD COINS *@ 95%        

DENTAL  AU @ 95% PD @ 80%  AG @ 80%­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

SOLID SCRAP LESS THAN 50 DWT/77.75 GM @ 95%

WITH A $50 REFINING FEE   

PLATINUM LESS THAN 10 DWT/15.55GM @90%

WITH A $50 REFINING FEE

PALLADIUM SCRAP LESS THAN 50 DWT/77.75GM @90%

WITH A $50 REFINING FEE

SILVER SCRAP LESS THAN 10 TO @80% WITH A $50 REFINING FEE

YGF (Yellow Gold Filled) LESS THAN 250 DWT/389GMS @80%

WITH A $50 REFINING FEE

SF (Silver Filled) LESS THAN 250 DWT/389GMS @90%

 WITH A $50 REFINING FEE
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POLISHINGS: Floor sweeps, filters, paper towels, etc. require a 3 LBS MINIMUM. Refining Fee is based upon a sliding percentage not to exceed 5% of total dollar return. Accountability is 90%.

FILINGS: Bench filings is 94% with a sliding refining fee and a minimum of 100 dwt.

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Shipping and packaging your scrap:  Please visit our Web site: ww.gsgold.com/Refining/Shipping

Yes, you must be a customer to refine with G&S Metals and Refiners.  Please fill out the Registration form on our Home page.

Fusing Silver-Filled

Silver-Filled Round Wire can be readily fused producing strong clean joints with the added benefit of not having to remove excess solder or having visible solder seams on finished articles.

Silver-Filled Round Wire can also be soldered using sterling silver easy or medium solder producing a good color match.

Tips: Do's

Thoroughly clean/degrease sections being fused.
It is recommended that you apply a diluted flux to the sections being fused.

What is my Customer ID or User ID?      

(Many of our customers call to ask this question)

We realize this can be a bit confusing and have joked with our customers that they should have this tattooed on their wrist as a gentle reminder. You don't need to go to such extremes and it is easy once you know how our Customer ID or User ID's are generated.

The first two characters of your customer ID are alphabetical, the next two or three characters are numerical.

The first two alpha characters are generated from your last name or your business name.

For example: if G&S Inc. set up an account, our customer ID would start off with GS, if we were the first GS in the database the numerical portion would be 01 (zero, one) making our Customer ID: GS01 (Alpha/Numeric).

We know it makes it difficult at times when your customer ID is: OI01 which is upper case "O" (o not zero) and upper case "I" (i), (OI) with the numbers zero one (01) following.

Forgot your ID? Go to www.gsgold.com click on: Forgotten Password located on the left hand column under HELPFUL INFO. Your customer ID and password will be sent to your email.

We hope that this helps you and look forward to your next order.

FRAUD ALERT

At G&S Metals/ Refiners we are always concerned about our customers’ security.

In this age of high credit card theft, G&S Metals/Refiners has initiated a new policy for your benefit.  Although you may find it inconvenient at times, we believe that you will be thankful later.

If you place an order with a “SHIP TO” address that differs from the “SOLD TO” address on your credit card, you will be required to contact your bank and add this address to your credit card profile before we can ship your order.

ALL ORDERS REQUESTING A DIFFERENT “SHIP TO” ADDRESS FROM THE “SOLD TO” ADDRESS WILL BE VERIFIED WITH YOUR BANK.  This may delay your shipment if your bank hasn’t been advised of the new “SHIP TO” address.

KEEPING YOU SAFE!

Silver-Filled Products – Solder for Silver-Filled

"You have to change to stay the same". A quote by the famous abstract artist of the 50's, William De Kooning, At G&S Metals and Refiners, we are constantly seeking change to meet the needs of our customers. Our motto has always been, "your success is our success". And it's worked!

Watch our web site for the latest selection of Silver-Filled products and Findings. Our Silver-Filled products are 1/10th weight, bonded to a copper composition. This is the same base used in 14/20 gold filled material. G&S Metals recommends that you clearly identify the Silver-Filled. We are using a "green" label to designate that it is Silver-Filled. It really looks great and could easily be confused with sterling silver. Our customers have reported that they have had great success with it. There has been no flaking or peeling. Yes, it is made in the USA.

As our Silver-Filled products increase in sales, it is only reasonable to ask, "what do I use for solder"?   Stay tuned for more information.  We are in the process of testing a new solder for silver-filled. 

And don’t forget what a bargain these Findings are:  visit our web site: www.gsgold.com/findings/siver-filled for pricing.

                                                                       

We hope these ideas will add to your 2012 sales!

QUALITY COUNTS WITH G&S METALS AND REFINERS

 In this era of unpredictable metal prices, Yellow Gold Filled (YGF) products have increased in demand as jewelers search for a way to maintain prices and yet produce a product that is not only appealing to the eye but to the pocketbook as well.

G&S Metals and Refiners YGF products are 1/20^th or 5 % gold in both the wires and sheet.

This means that our YGF sheet is 5% gold (14/20) on each side as compared to many in the market which are 5% total or 2.5% gold on each side or 1/40th.

Needless to say this quality product costs more to make than the 1/40^th which is why our sheet prices are more than the competition but we believe it is worth it.  We also believe that your customer will appreciate the fact that you are giving them a quality product.

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Thanks
JoAnn