How does selling dental gold work?

Selling dental gold with Dental Gold Experts is a three-step process. Step 1: Request your free prepaid insured shipping kit — it arrives at no cost. Step 2: Pack your crowns, bridges, or scrap using the provided materials and drop it at any USPS location. Your shipment is tracked and insured end to end. Step 3: Your material is melted and chemically assayed. You receive a written offer showing exactly how the number was calculated. Accept and get paid same-day or within 24 hours.

Can I sell dental gold from home?

Yes — the entire process is handled by mail. You never need to travel to a buyer, visit a lab, or go to a pawn shop. Request a free prepaid kit online, pack your dental gold using the provided materials, and drop it at any USPS location. Everything after that — assay, written report, offer, and payment — is handled remotely.

What happens after Dental Gold Experts receives my material?

Once your shipment arrives, it is logged, weighed, and assigned a batch ID. Your material is then fully melted into a homogeneous sample and chemically assayed to determine the precise percentage of gold, palladium, platinum, and silver present. A written assay report is prepared showing gross weight, metal percentages, spot prices used, and the complete offer calculation. You are then contacted with the offer and the report, and choose to accept payment or ask questions.

What if I don't like the offer?

If you decline the offer for any reason — the number was lower than expected, you want a second opinion, or you simply changed your mind — contact us directly. The assay is free, the kit is free, and your material is returned at no cost if you decline.

How long does the entire process take?

Total time from shipping to payment is typically 3–7 business days depending on transit time. Once your material arrives at the facility, the assay is completed within 24–72 hours. Once you accept the offer, payment is issued same-day or within 24 hours.

Do I need to prepare my dental gold before shipping?

No preparation is required. Do not clean your material, remove porcelain from PFM crowns, separate alloy types, or sort by color. Send everything as-is. Porcelain burns off during the melt and does not affect the precious metal analysis.

How do dental gold buyers value my gold?

Your gold is melted and assayed to determine its exact precious metal content — the precise percentage of gold, palladium, platinum, and silver in your batch. Payment is then calculated using live spot market rates published at Kitco.com. A full written report is provided so you can verify every number independently.

How do I know my gold is safe when I ship it?

Every shipment is fully insured from the moment it leaves your office. The prepaid kit includes full tracking so you can monitor your package every step of the way to the secure processing facility.

How much is a gold dental crown worth?

A typical full-cast gold dental crown contains 40–88% gold by weight and weighs 2–6 grams — making it worth roughly $50–$200+ at current 2026 spot prices. Gold content varies significantly by alloy type. White or silver crowns may contain valuable palladium or platinum and are frequently undervalued by non-specialist buyers. The only definitive answer for any specific crown is a professional melt-and-assay.

Is dental gold worth selling?

Yes — especially in 2026 with gold near historic highs. A single full-cast gold crown can be worth $50–$200+. Practices with accumulated scrap from months or years of extractions may be sitting on hundreds or thousands of dollars. The free prepaid kit means there is no cost or risk to find out what your scrap is worth.

Do you buy dental gold from patients or only dental practices?

Dental Gold Experts works with dental practices, dental labs, and individual patients who have removed crowns or bridges. The mail-in process works the same regardless of whether you are a practice sending a full batch or an individual with a single crown.

What payment methods do you offer?

Payment is issued by check, PayPal, or direct deposit — your choice. Payment is sent same-day or within 24 hours of accepting the offer.

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