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How to Sell Dental Gold

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By Cathy Pelekakis
eHow Contributing Writer
(2 Ratings)

Some people have old gold teeth--dentures, bridges, crowns, dental flats and gold caps--lying around in bureau drawers gathering dust. There are dentists who have scrap pieces of dental gold that are sitting there waiting to be cashed in. Do not wait any longer, there are numerous sites that will buy that gold:

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Old gold teeth, dentures, bridges, crowns, dental flats, gold caps, computer

    Sell Your Gold Teeth

  1. Step 1

    Determine how many gold dental pieces you have.

  2. Step 2

    Gather them up into one box and go on-line to do a google search for companies that purchase scrap gold.

  3. Step 3

    Establish contact, either by phone or through email, with your prospective buyer. Most of the time it is a three step process to sell your scrap gold dental pieces

  4. Step 4

    Request a service package from the buyer.

  5. Step 5

    Prior to sending your scrap gold, check with the Better Business Bureau to assure that there are no complaints filed against the buyer.

  6. Step 6

    Record the tracking number of the envelope that the buyer sent you. You will need this information for tracking purposes. Send the gold by certified mail so you have a signed receipt indicating that someone actually received the items

  7. Step 7

    Assessing the value of your scrap gold will be accomplished by the buyer. He will assess its value and send you a check within a day or so after the receipt of the gold.

Tips & Warnings
  • Gold is a precious commodity. Sometimes it gains value; however, if you wish to sell it ensure beforehand that your buyer is legitimate
  • Before mailing your gold to a buyer, get a certified mail receipt and have it insured through the postal system. That way if it mysteriously gets lost you will still be able to recoup some of your money
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