by PawnMaster | Oct 7, 2019 | Refining Views
There is a continuing evolution and sophistication regarding the types of jewelry alloys you will encounter in your scrap buying. With higher metal prices, even legitimate manufacturers are trying to find ways to reduce their wholesale price of newly finished jewelry....
by PawnMaster | Sep 24, 2019 | Refining Views
Do you know the difference between a Refiner and a Smelter or Buyer? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Many companies sell their gold to smelters or other middleman companies that call themselves refiners but are not ACTUAL refiners. “So what’s the difference?” A...
by PawnMaster | Sep 3, 2019 | Refining Views
As a strong supporter of the pawn industry, United is proud to be a member of various pawn organizations. We also participate in most tradeshows including Pawn Expo in Las Vegas, Dixie Pawn Convention, Midwest Pawn Convention, the CAPA Spring and Fall Conferences, TAP...
by PawnMaster | Feb 18, 2019 | Refining Views
The pawn industry enjoys a unique relationship with United PMR. As the largest US-owned primary refiner in the country, United exclusively services the jewelry industry. A major source of jewelry for recycling and refining is the pawn industry. Dating back to ancient...
by PawnMaster | May 16, 2018 | Precious Metals, Refining Views
The first time I heard this, I was shocked! Then it was endless stories of pawn owner’s explaining how refiners didn’t find their platinum. So let’s talk about this elusive metal. To start, sneaking metal into your refining lot is never a good idea, especially...
by PawnMaster | Apr 5, 2018 | Gold, Gold Refinery, Refining Views
“Oh that …. yeah we throw that away.” “The vacuum bags – yeah we usually just toss them.” “No we don’t really keep that stuff.” I used to hear these phrases a lot when I first got into the industry 18 years ago.
