Toronto's Scrap Gold Buyer

GoldAgo purchases virtually all types of scrap gold materials. Our broken jewelry category includes broken chains, single earrings, damaged rings, and any jewelry beyond repair. We buy dental gold including crowns, bridges, and lab scrap from dental practices and individuals. Electronic scrap includes circuit boards, RAM fingers, connector pins, and gold-plated components. Industrial scrap encompasses manufacturing scrap, plating waste, and gold-bearing industrial materials. We also purchase gold-filled jewelry and items, watch parts and movements, and virtually any other material containing recoverable gold. No scrap quantity is too small or too large—we're interested in everything from single broken items to industrial quantities of scrap materials.

Absolutely! GoldAgo purchases scrap gold in any quantity, from single broken jewelry items to large industrial scrap lots. Many customers believe they need large quantities to sell scrap gold, but we're happy to purchase single items, small lots, or accumulated household scrap. Whether you have one broken chain, a few dental crowns, or a box of mixed scrap items, we'll provide fair pricing based on actual gold content. Small quantities are processed the same day with immediate payment. For larger quantities, we may offer enhanced pricing based on volume. Everyone is welcome to sell scrap gold regardless of amount.

GoldAgo primarily uses XRF fluorescence technology for scrap gold testing because it's fast, accurate, and non-destructive. The XRF gun shoots X-rays at your scrap material and measures the fluorescent X-rays returned by gold atoms, providing an instant purity percentage reading. For broken jewelry and dental gold, we can test items directly without damage. For electronic scrap and certain industrial materials where XRF testing may be less accurate, we may use traditional acid testing methods or send samples for fire assay analysis. Fire assay is the most accurate testing method and involves melting a small sample to determine exact gold content. For bulk industrial scrap, representative sampling provides accurate average purity readings for the entire lot.

The key difference between scrap gold and gold-filled items is gold content. Scrap gold consists of solid gold items—broken jewelry, dental gold, etc.—that are gold throughout. Gold-filled items have a layer of gold (typically 5% to 10% by weight) bonded to a base metal core. Gold-filled items contain significantly less gold than solid gold items but still have substantial recoverable value. Gold-filled jewelry is often marked "1/20 12K GF" or similar, indicating 1/20th of the weight is 12-karat gold. We purchase both solid scrap gold and gold-filled items, testing each to determine exact gold content and paying accordingly. Gold-filled scrap typically receives lower per-gram pricing than solid gold due to the additional refining complexity and lower gold yield.

Yes! GoldAgo offers special bulk pricing for dental offices and dental laboratories with regular scrap gold volume. Dental professionals accumulate significant amounts of gold scrap over time including extracted crowns and bridges with PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) gold content, casting sprues and buttons, grindings, and floor sweeps. We can establish account relationships with dental practices and labs for ongoing scrap gold purchases, offering enhanced pricing above our standard rates due to the consistent volume. We provide detailed documentation suitable for business records and tax purposes. For very large dental scrap lots, we can arrange for pickup at your location. Many dental professionals find that selling scrap gold to GoldAgo is more profitable than sending it to their refiners.

Electronic scrap gold value is determined differently than solid gold items because the gold is often distributed in thin plating, small components, or bonded materials. We calculate electronic scrap value based on typical recovery rates from similar materials when refined. For example, RAM fingers might yield 98% recovery of their gold content, while older circuit boards might yield 60-80% recovery depending on manufacturing processes. We use industry-standard recovery rate tables combined with XRF testing to estimate recoverable gold content. Factors affecting electronic scrap value include gold plating thickness, component types, board types, and whether materials have been already processed. Vintage electronics and mainframe computers often contain higher gold values than modern equipment.

Please do not clean your scrap gold before bringing it to GoldAgo! Cleaning scrap gold can actually reduce its value by removing gold content or altering the material composition. For example, cleaning electronic scrap with chemicals might dissolve or remove gold plating. Polishing or buffing scrap jewelry can remove gold surface material. Cleaning dental scrap with chemicals can contaminate the gold or change its characteristics. We purchase scrap gold in any condition—dirty, dusty, corroded, or clean—and our testing methods account for surface conditions. Our refining processes handle all types of contamination and foreign materials. Simply bring your scrap gold as-is, and we'll handle everything from there.

After GoldAgo purchases your scrap gold, it enters the refining process to recover pure gold. Scrap gold is melted, often multiple times, to separate gold from other metals and impurities. Modern refining uses processes like aqua regia digestion, precipitation, and electrolytic refining to achieve 99.99% pure gold. The recovered gold is then cast into bars or ingots and sold to jewelry manufacturers, electronics manufacturers, investors, or other users. This recycling process reduces the need for environmentally damaging mining operations. By selling your scrap gold to GoldAgo, you're participating in an environmentally beneficial recycling process that reduces waste and conserves natural resources. Every gram of recycled gold reduces the demand for newly mined gold.

GoldAgo actively purchases scrap gold from businesses across multiple industries. Jewelry manufacturers and repair shops accumulate scrap gold from filings, clippings, defective pieces, and old inventory. Dental laboratories and dental offices generate gold scrap from restorations, prosthetic work, and old restorations. Electronics recyclers and IT asset disposition companies recover gold from computers, telecommunications equipment, and other electronics. Manufacturers using gold in their processes generate scrap including plating waste, grinding dust, and defective parts. We offer bulk pricing for business customers with regular scrap gold volume, can establish ongoing purchasing relationships, and provide documentation suitable for business records. For very large scrap quantities, we can arrange pickup at your location.

GoldAgo provides immediate payment when you accept our offer for your scrap gold. For smaller transactions under $5,000, we provide instant cash payment on the spot. For larger scrap gold transactions, we recommend same-day bank wire transfer for security and convenience. There's no waiting period and no holds—payment is made immediately when you accept our offer. The entire process from testing to receiving payment typically takes less than 30 minutes for most scrap gold transactions. For business customers with established accounts, we can often process payments even more quickly. We provide detailed receipts and documentation for all transactions, suitable for your records or tax purposes.