Author: Arch Enterprises

Recent Posts

Silver Recovery from War Nickels

I have a large number of rolls of 35% silver WWII nickels. Can you refine them into a 100 oz silver bar for me?

Silver Flake Refining

I have approx. 5 pounds of “silver flake” extracted from scrap x-ray film 15 years ago. I’m not certain of the purity. I used to sell it to a buyer in the Reno area. Do you have a buyer in the Las Vegas area? – From Jay

Is a Gold Plated Light Fixture Ideal for Refining?

I have an 18k gold plated wall sconce light fixture. It retailed for $2300 new. Since it was so expensive, I’m wondering if it has more than just the typical thin layer of gold plating and if so, would it be possible to salvage the gold? – From David

Platinum Thermocouple Wire to Refine

I have thermocouple wire to sell/refine. Total weight is about 2000 grams. Half is pure platinum, the other half is 87% platinum, 13% Rhodium. Do you buy from the general public. Also, do you pay for the rhodium content or only the platinum? – Steven from Virginia

Raw Gold Ore Testing from Gold Panning

I watch gold fever on the outdoor channel on Saturday morning. If I had the supplies, I think I would try panning myself. Giving 1 oz as an example, and todays prices, how much does testing cost and the net cost after testing? — Sue