Where Is There a Precious Metal Refinery Near Me?
If you have precious metal items that you would like to refine for profit, “Where is there a precious metal refinery near me?” is a logical question to ask. The problem is, it might not be the right question to ask. Here are some of the reasons.
You might not want to have a precious metals refinery in your neighborhood.
Even though a qualified precious metals refinery like Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners utilizes the latest, environmentally respectful technologies for refining gold, silver, platinum, and other metals, not all precious metals refineries are as environmentally respectful as ours. Some operate as industrial sites that can release tiny quantities of pollutants into the air, water, soil, and other areas. The result is that you really don't want to be living too near these facilities in the first place, even though state environmental agencies inspect them. You want them at some distance from where you and your family are living, not to mention your neighbors. So in the interest of your own health and of the health of your neighbors, you want to deal with a state-of-the-art precious metals refinery that is located some distance from where you live.
“What is the best precious metals refinery?” is a smarter question to ask.
You want a precious metals refinery that offers you the latest, most advanced technologies and techniques for processing your precious metals. The location of the refinery is a secondary concern, as long as that refinery offers cost-effective shipping to and from its facility.
“Does the refinery I am considering have the expertise to process the kind of scrap that I have?” is another important question.
There are all kinds of specialized techniques for refining different kinds of precious metals and precious metals scrap. If you have a lot of 500 or more catalytic converters, for example, you want a refinery that has a long track record of knowing exactly how to extract the platinum and other precious metals they contain. Or if you have a lot of old gold-plated pieces of jewelry, you should be looking for a refinery that has the experience, equipment, and knowledge to separate the gold they contain and deliver you the greatest value. So again, “Where is there a precious metals refinery near me” is probably not the most important question you should be asking.
“How easy is it to ship my items to this precious metals refinery for testing and processing?” is another question you should be asking.
Again, this is a smarter question to ask. Here at Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners, for example, we can tell you everything you need to know about packaging and shipping your items to us for processing. Plus, we offer discounted shipping on many items that customers send to us for testing. That means that in most cases, we are actually as close to you as your nearest shipping facility, be that the US Post Office, a UPS shipping facility, a FedEx Office, or any other kind of shipping provider. Call us and we will be happy to offer our expert advice.
“Will I be working with an honest, reputable precious metal refinery that has been in business for a long time?” is another critical question to ask.
You want to be working with a company that has established a long track record of doing business honestly with customers, a business that is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, a business that is a member of jewelers’ and other professional organizations, and that observes the highest possible standards of doing business. You should also check out the online reviews of any precious metal refinery you are considering to see what other consumers have said about their experiences in using that company .
Ask the right questions, have the best experience refining your precious metals!
So, “Where is there a precious metals refinery near me?” is probably not the smartest question to ask. Remember that Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners, located in Connecticut, offers an array of specialized and convenient services to make it as easy as possible for you to test and reclaim your precious metals. Call us today at 800-426-2344 and speak with one of our highly qualified precious metals consultants today?