I didn't say they kept the stones on purpose. My question was what could have dissolved them? Maybe they missed placed them but I was told maybe dissolved.
ARA gold prices
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For what it's worth, I've dealt with ARA several times now, and so far each time has been a good experience.
Before I send in anything, I try to verify the purity and record the weight of my finds.
The same can be said before I buy any jewelry, I check it out carefully.
I use a 10x loop, a strong rare earth magnet, an acid test kit, and later I got a GT-3000 electronic tester.
ARA has always sent back any stones, and I've not been disappointed in the payout.
I sent ARA some gold filled items, and they even sent back a baggie of the non-precious metal core pieces that didn't dissolve. One example was the upper portion of a vintage class ring which had tested out at 9K. This is very helpful in my opinion, because it shows me that they extracted and paid for all of the gold - I can deduct the weight of the returned junk metal and calculate that I was paid properly.
Before I send in anything, I try to verify the purity and record the weight of my finds.
The same can be said before I buy any jewelry, I check it out carefully.
I use a 10x loop, a strong rare earth magnet, an acid test kit, and later I got a GT-3000 electronic tester.
ARA has always sent back any stones, and I've not been disappointed in the payout.
I sent ARA some gold filled items, and they even sent back a baggie of the non-precious metal core pieces that didn't dissolve. One example was the upper portion of a vintage class ring which had tested out at 9K. This is very helpful in my opinion, because it shows me that they extracted and paid for all of the gold - I can deduct the weight of the returned junk metal and calculate that I was paid properly.
clam16
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I dont post much but for what its worth i have dealt with ARA and John on several ocassions and have nothing but confidance in there honesty!
All gold and silver i have sent in (several batches) have gotten me a check for the amount i had expected. I have been so happy with there service and turn around time that i even suggested them to my brother when he told me he had some gold to refine.
I have used Midwest as well with no issues but liked that i could get John (ARA)
on the phone and check my order at the drop of a dime.
my 2cents.....Clam16.
All gold and silver i have sent in (several batches) have gotten me a check for the amount i had expected. I have been so happy with there service and turn around time that i even suggested them to my brother when he told me he had some gold to refine.
I have used Midwest as well with no issues but liked that i could get John (ARA)
on the phone and check my order at the drop of a dime.my 2cents.....Clam16.
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Has anyone shipped gold to ARA recently? I have a small coffee tub that is half full. Mostly 14kt. I'm looking for recent experiences with them.
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Their website says that they do not deal with the public. I have an account with them from years ago, and sent them an e-mail to still see if they deal with detectorists, and they did not reply.
I sent my stuff to Midwest instead.
Hard to say if Midwest was fair. I was sending silver; they gave me fair market price, but claim it assayed out at 86% rather than 92.5%. Admittedly, not all was stamped jewelry; some was scrap from some sort of decoration, so it is hard to tell. Not alot of money involved, so I let it go.
I sent my stuff to Midwest instead.
Hard to say if Midwest was fair. I was sending silver; they gave me fair market price, but claim it assayed out at 86% rather than 92.5%. Admittedly, not all was stamped jewelry; some was scrap from some sort of decoration, so it is hard to tell. Not alot of money involved, so I let it go.
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