Gold recently hit a record high price of over $4,000 an ounce and shows no signs of a slowdown. And aside from obvious sources like coins and jewelry, gold is likely hidden in just about every American home– in your electronics.

Looking to clean out some old junk that’s collecting dust while earning a big pile of cash? Scrap your old silver and gold with Research Alloys.

Catalytic Converters contain valuable metals like platinum, palladium and rhodium. These metals are used in the catalyst to convert harmful exhaust gases into less harmful substances. But these valuable metals also make catalytic converters a target for frequent theft. 

Did you know we accept E-Waste? Turn your unused E-Waste into cash while helping protect the environment and giving new life to old electronics.

Precious metals are highly sought after due to their rarity or specific applications. Let's take a look at what makes a metal "precious".