Quote Originally Posted by olddude View Post
First let me say Precious metal refining should never be discussed on this forum. It can easily kill you with one minor slip.

Ram and finger cards will always be a value (barter/cash) item as long as there is communication. Other computer items will be less so. I wont discuss the reasins on this forum.

It has been said that one ton of mother boards = one oz of gold + other value PMs. It has also been said it takes 40 Sq inches of gold fingers to yield one gram of gold. I don't know if that is accurate, the true info is too closely held. My results vary for several reasons. I do know that if it is true then e mining has more value then most gold mines.

That said, I have been refining my gold fingers for over one year and still have not reached one T ounce of .999. A little reality.
Olddude
I noticed right away you mentioning .999 for fingers gold recovery.
The way I look at things now that .999 is a major equipment, chemical, labor killer of the value of those fingers. Those foils are anywhere between 18-22 Karot after retrieval with very little chemical cost or danger involved.
BUT that step from Karot gold to .999 refined gold is a real killer. Literally maybe.
Regardless if you have a ingot/button of refined or Karot gold you will have to have it assayed and pay for that service for selling value. (proof)
I personally skip the overhead and danger of .999 and deal with the foils as is.
Karot gold has just as much value as .999 but in a lesser percentage. 10,14,18 etc.
Look at any piece of gold jewelry!

I hope some old time refiners aren’t going into cardiac arrest about now.