Pawn Electronics That Santa Brought!

First of all, for those among our customers who celebrate it, Merry Christmas to you and yours. We hope that Santa was very good to you and brought you everything on your wish list. Maybe this morning you got exciting new electronics like iPads, iPods, Macbooks, TVs, Gaming Systems, Digital Cameras, and other valuable electronics. But maybe what you really needed this Christmas was cold hard cash. You could try to sell your gift on eBay, but then it would be gone for good, and you might offend Santa!

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Today’s Gold Price? There’s an App for That

Gold investors and tech junkies, you are officially on notice! Don’t worry, it’s a good thing. If you are constantly checking the price of gold, but are often out and about and would appreciate the convenience of quickly and easily pulling it up on your smart phone, there are a few companies out there who have a solution for you.

For those with iPhones and other iOS devices like the iPad and iPod touch, there are a number of apps in the iTunes store that can help you get your gold price fix on the go. Located in the Finance category, one of the most popular is called “Gold Price Live,” brought to you by the people of Goldprice.org. Don’t worry, Android users, they have one for you too, which you can find in the Android Marketplace.

These apps all have some of the same features, so it’s best to search around and experiment with which one you like best. The main features of gold price apps include:

• Live gold and silver prices in many national currencies.
• Frequent refresh so you know the latest gold prices as they are updated.
• History charts for silver and gold prices, so that you can see how the prices have changed over time.
• Price comparisons so you can get the best deal when buying gold or silver.
• The ability to contact gold dealers from within the app.
• Some offer news and commentary specifically related to gold investing.

So if you love buying and selling gold when you’re out on the town, keep one of these handy gold and silver price apps around for convenient access to the current prices. They are certainly worth more than their weight in gold!

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Sell Diamonds for Last Minute Shopping Cash

There’s only a couple shopping days left until Christmas – how’s your list going? Maybe you’ve only got a couple people left, and if so, congrats. Or maybe you have quite a few gifts still to buy, but you’ve been procrastinating for a very practical reason: you need a little extra cash this holiday season to cover everyone on your list. I’ve got some good news for you: The Gold Standard wants to give you cash for last minute shopping when you sell diamonds on Long Island or Queens!

So, you might be wondering, how does this work? Just bring in diamonds and get cash? Well, yes, that’s pretty much it! The Gold Standard buys diamonds in a variety of forms, including diamond bracelets, rings, loose diamonds, diamond watches, pendants, and other types of diamond jewelry. We will appraise your diamonds and give you cash for last minute shopping. Sounds pretty easy, doesn’t it? That’s the point! We do everything we can to provide a hassle-free experience for our customers.

So why should you choose us instead of other places where you can sell diamonds in New York? There are some huge benefits to choosing us – here are just a few:

• 100% Satisfaction guarantee – we want you to be completely satisfied with your diamond selling experience with us.
• 110% Price Guarantee – we guarantee that we will offer higher prices for your diamonds than our competitors
• Cash on the spot – we know that you want cash for your diamonds today, not tomorrow or the next day. We won’t keep you waiting.

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Platinum Could Have Been America’s Favorite Wedding Ring

Platinum is not a very popular metal in today’s jewelry. Gold is clearly America’s favorite jewelry metal and it maintains a history in wedding ceremonies and jewelry in general. However, there was a time when platinum had a chance to become the norm in wedding rings and other jewelry. If WWII hadn’t occurred, it is likely that platinum would be America’s favorite wedding ring today. Read the rest of this entry »

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Buyers Rejoice! Ebay Loves Gold!

The price of gold is high these days. The metal is getting rarer and rarer and the poor economy is stimulating its growth in value. Well it seems that the folks at Ebay.com have noticed this and decided to take advantage of it. The infamous auction site has just launched a new section dedicated specifically to gold and silver called the Bullion Center. But what does this mean for buyers and sellers?

Along with the new section, Ebay released a report on the trends of buying bullion in their auctions. Bullion, if you don’t know, is gold and silver that is sold for its value when melted down as opposed to its value as a collectible. In their report, Ebay representatives basically show how much the demand for gold and silver has increased on their site in an attempt to justify their newest addition. This could mean a couple of different things for buyers of gold. The buillion on Ebay is fairly cheap because it is being traded directly between seller and buyer. This could be great for those who wish to get gold at a good price, but it could also backfire. Unlike your local gold buyers, the people who sell and buy bullion on Ebay are not actual gold vendors.

The people who sell gold on ebay are most likely just average guys like you and me which means that they may not know what their gold contains or what it’s worth. This means that the prices on Ebay are somewhat questionable. Sadly, if you are in the same situation as them, you don’t know much about your gold either. Local gold buyers have the expertise to know how many karats make up your gold and how much you can get for it which means you’re less likely to be scammed.

Ebay’s new section is still in Beta which means we have a little bit of time to wait before we see if the new part works well, but for now it may be better to stick to what works.

Interested in selling your jewelry? We Buy Gold! Check us out today.

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How to Buy the Perfect Watch

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Uses of Platinum

Platinum

Platinum is the rarest precious metal. Unlike gold and silver, there are no platinum stockpiles to protect against supply disruptions. The majority (90%) of platinum comes from South Africa  and Russia, and all of the platinum mined in South Africa is contracted to industrial needs. It takes 10 tons of raw ore to produce just one ounce of pure platinum! Another reason for platinum being such a precious metal is that it is in high demand because of its many usages but is in low supply. There are two main uses for platinum: industrial purposes and retail platinum products. Read the rest of this entry »

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Selling Estate Jewelry on Long Island

The passing of a loved one can mean many things, whether it is a recent occurrence or was some time ago. You might have inherited many things from your parents or other family members, including jewelry. Even though some of it might have a very specific sentimental value to you, recalling a precious memory of the person no longer with you, other jewelry items might not have any real connection or importance to you.  Or maybe you inherited estate jewelry from a relative you barely knew, so none of it has any notable sentimental value. Whatever your situation, now is a great time to bring your unwanted estate jewelry to the Gold Standard.

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Not Like the Pawn Shops on TV

Go ahead and close your eyes for a minute. Think of the words “pawn shop”. What sorts of ideas and images come to mind? Perhaps a seedy neighborhood, a tiny store with windows filled with junk, bars on said windows, bulletproof glass – the list goes on. There are a ton of stereotypes out there for the typical pawn shop, and I’ve got news for you – we upend every one of them. We couldn’t be further from the typical Long Island pawn shop. Let me explain why.

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This is What Selling Silver Looks Like

Have you ever thought it would be tough to gather up all of your silver and sell it? There’s a certain sentimental attachment to our special belongings, especially jewelry. In today’s tough economy though, many of us cannot afford to be overly sentimental or we risk losing just about everything. These days, finding places to sell your silver or gold items are cropping up everywhere. How do you know if you can trust them to give you the best prices for that precious family heirloom? Below are five tips to make sure you’re smiling from ear to ear when you sell silver. Read the rest of this entry »

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