Electronic Gold Tester, advice?

[PAScott]

Thinking of getting an electronic gold tester. Mixed reviews. What are your thoughts/recommendations? Thanks in advance for any information!

 

[niffler]

I have the Kee gold tester. Minelab sells the exact same one but it is Minelab brand. Cost is about $300 +/- . It works awesome and I love it, but it can still be fooled by gold filled items. I just file a spot on the item I'm testing to remove any plating, because I scrap most of the gold items I get my hands on.

 

[PAScott]

I have the Kee gold tester. Minelab sells the exact same one but it is Minelab brand. Cost is about $300 +/- . It works awesome and I love it, but it can still be fooled by gold filled items. I just file a spot on the item I'm testing to remove any plating, because I scrap most of the gold items I get my hands on.

Thanks for the information Niffler,

 

[UnderMiner]

Interesting. I like the idea of testing gold electrically instead of with acid tests, seems alot cleaner and safe for the long term.

 

[insontis]

I've heard kee is about the best short of dropping several grand on an x ray machine.. i am in the market for a kee myself. Of course nothing compareds to melting it down and having it assayed.. unfortunately.