Sell scrap gold, silver and gold nuggets
Scrap still counts. MINTY buys gold nuggets, gold from electronics, and scrap or broken sterling silver. We test it in front of you and pay on the spot by cheque or e-transfer if you choose to sell.
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Scrap we buy
Every piece is weighed and tested, so a mixed bag is fine. Not sure what you have? Call (647) 503-5627 or email a photo to hello@mintygold.ca.
Gold scrap
- Gold nuggets
- Gold from electronics
- Broken gold jewellery
- Dental and medical gold, including scrap from dental offices
Silver scrap
We buy scrap or broken sterling silver, but not silver-plated items. Sterling is usually stamped 925 or Sterling.
- Scrap or broken sterling silver
- Broken sterling jewellery
- Sterling flatware and serving pieces in any condition
Three ways to sell your scrap
At our Burlington shop
Sit down with a certified buyer at 496 Brant St in downtown Burlington. Visit the shop
At a pop-up near you
We visit shops and community centres across Ontario, including Brantford, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Oakville and Ottawa. Find a pop-up
Pick-up, anywhere in Canada
A MINTY advisor comes to you and documents your items. You get an offer within 24 hours, and if you don’t sell, your items come back free within 48 hours. Request a pick-up
Weighed and tested in front of you
Book or drop in
Book a free evaluation online. If you only have an item or two, feel free to drop in and use our walk-up window during shop hours.
We test each piece
Each item is tested individually by a certified precious metals buyer, right in front of you, using professional tools including our XRF device for metal analysis.
You decide
Our buy price is tied to the live market. There’s no rush, no pressure and no obligation to sell.
Get paid
If you choose to sell, you’re paid on the spot by cheque or e-transfer.
Questions about selling scrap
More questions? Call (647) 503-5627 or email hello@mintygold.ca. See all FAQs.
Do you buy gold nuggets?
Yes. We buy bullion, gold nuggets and gold from electronics, along with gold jewellery in any condition.
Do you buy silver-plated items?
No. We buy sterling silver, but we don’t buy silver-plated items. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper; silver plate is a thin coating of silver over brass, copper or lead. Silver-plated items can be recycled at AIM.
How do you set your price?
Our buy price is tied to the live market. You can see today’s gold and silver prices and estimate your items on our What We Pay page. We weigh and test every piece in front of you before we make an offer.
I run a dental office. Can you take our scrap?
Yes. We pick up dental scrap from offices in Burlington and the GTA. See Dental Gold to set up your office.
How do I get paid?
If you choose to sell, you’re paid on the spot by cheque or e-transfer. The choice is always yours.
Do I need ID?
Yes. By law, you must be at least 18 years old and show a valid form of identification to sell.
Have a box of scrap?
Book a free, no-pressure evaluation. We’ll weigh and test it and tell you what we’d pay.