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How Do You Sell Gold? – Balancing Emotions and Timing

Selling gold for the first time can feel complicated. To add to the overwhelm, it often comes with unexpected challenges. For anyone wondering how do you sell gold and what to expect, three experts share their insights. They highlight two often-overlooked challenges and provide practical suggestions for overcoming them. By understanding these challenges and implementing…

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How to Buy Gold – Expert Advice for Investing in Gold

The Alloy Market currently focuses solely on buying gold from our clients. However, there is a flip side to that coin that we must explore: buying gold from the client’s perspective. We consulted with industry experts for this article on how to buy gold, particularly as an investment. Purchasing Gold: The Differences in Buying Gold…

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Introduction to Antimony

If antimony has recently entered your awareness for the first time since high school chemistry, you are not alone.  This semi-metallic element has quietly become the talk of the town as industries and governments around the world turn their eyes to it. With applications ranging from flame retardants to military alloys, antimony has found itself…

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How to Pawn Jewelry

If you need quick cash, you may find yourself searching on Google for “how to pawn jewelry.” After all, pawning is a long-standing option for helping get people out of a cash-strapped bind. However, before you pawn, understand the process to determine if it is the right option for you. Before we get started, you…

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How Do I Tell If My Gold Is Real?

Do you have some jewelry and wonder, “How do I tell if my gold is real?”. You may have inherited a piece of jewelry from a distant family member, and you have no idea of its value. You’d be surprised how many people confidently hold fake gold without ever realizing it. Because here’s the thing,…

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How to Test Gold: 5 Simple Methods of Testing Gold for Purity at Home

Read ahead to learn how to test gold using everyday household items. Discover simple methods to determine if your gold is genuine or not. These steps will help you discover the value of jewelry you already own or before you buy it. What to Look for on Gold: Hallmarks, Stamps, and Plating Codes How can…