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What Is XRF Testing and Why It Means a Fair Price
Short answer: XRF testing (X-ray fluorescence) is a fast, non-destructive way to read the exact metal content of your gold, silver, or platinum. It’s why a good buyer can price your items accurately and in the open — and why you should be wary of anyone who won’t test in front of you.
What XRF testing is
An XRF analyzer aims low-energy X-rays at your item and reads the fluorescence that comes back. Every metal has a unique signature, so the device reports exactly what your piece is made of — for example, 58.3% gold (14K), 92.5% silver (sterling), or 95% platinum — in seconds, without scratching, filing, or using acid.
Why it matters when you sell
- Accuracy. Purity is one of the three things that set your payout (along with weight and the live spot price). Getting it exactly right means a fair number.
- Transparency. You can watch the reading. No guessing, no “trust me.”
- It protects you. XRF catches gold-plated or mislabeled items so nobody overpays or underpays by mistake.
XRF vs. the old methods
Acid testing and scratch tests are cheap but rough — they estimate a range and can damage your item. XRF gives an exact composition without a mark on your piece. It’s the standard a serious buyer uses.
Ready to sell in Greenville? Walk in to Greenville Gold & Silver, just off Woodruff Rd, or call 864-901-7975. Family-run, 15+ years, 700+ 5-star reviews. See XRF-tested pricing in person.
At Greenville Gold & Silver we test every piece with an XRF analyzer and show you the reading before we make an offer. Family-run, 15+ years, 700+ five-star reviews, just off Woodruff Rd. Call 864-901-7975.
Want it tested in the open? That is how we do it at Greenville Gold & Silver. We XRF test your gold, silver, and platinum in front of you and pay cash on the spot. Call 864-901-7975.
