Best scale for metals

[Marino13]

Not sure if this is the right forum. But I've been buying scrap silver and gold and need a good scale. Also a good fair scrap dealer would be nice too. Thanks.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Not sure if this is the right forum. But I've been buying scrap silver and gold and need a good scale. Also a good fair scrap dealer would be nice too. Thanks.

The one I use is a Fuzion. Professional digital mini scale - Model BX-1000. Got mine from Amazon for around $25.00 or so. Weighs up to 1000 grams, and is handy and accurate. I like mine.

 

[hiltonlee981]

For small lots, a 0.01 g scale that does grams + troy oz is enough—calibrate with a known weight and weigh in a draft-free spot. Many people like the Fuzion BX-1000 class of scales for pocket use; consistency matters more than the brand.

On “fair scrap dealer”: compare their offer to melt, not to retail. For 14k/10k jewelry, rough melt is weight × (karat÷24) × spot for your unit (minus stones and non-gold parts). Local coin shops often pay less than mail-in refiners but you skip shipping and assay wait—get two quotes if the lot is worth it.

Before you sell, run the same math with today’s spot so you know your ceiling—I use a simple browser tool for that: scrap gold melt value calculator. Not financial advice; just helps me spot lowball offers.

 

[flyflys]

For small lots, a 0.01 g scale that does grams + troy oz is enough—calibrate with a known weight and weigh in a draft-free spot. Many people like the Fuzion BX-1000 class of scales for pocket use; consistency matters more than the brand.

On “fair scrap dealer”: compare their offer to melt, not to retail. For 14k/10k jewelry, rough melt is weight × (karat÷24) × spot for your unit (minus stones and non-gold parts). Local coin shops often pay less than mail-in refiners but you skip shipping and assay wait—get two quotes if the lot is worth it.

Before you sell, run the same math with today’s spot so you know your ceiling—I use a simple browser tool for that: scrap gold melt value calculator. Not financial advice; just helps me spot lowball offers.

That’s really helpful advice! I never realized how much the actual gold content can affect the value compared to what a piece of jewelry originally cost. Getting a couple of quotes before selling sounds like a smart move, too. Definitely better to do the math first than accept the first offer you get!

 

[russau]

Not sure if this is the right forum. But I've been buying scrap silver and gold and need a good scale. Also a good fair scrap dealer would be nice too. Thanks.

First thing you need to inform us is how much volume or weight is going to be involved , then you can look at those scales !