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Gold Recycling Is Back In Vogue As Prices Rise

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8 years ago

August 24, 2016

Jewelers adjust, and refiners see more volume.

Thanks to rising gold prices, gold recycling is up more than 10 percent in the first six months of 2016 over the same period last year, Bloomberg reports. “More people are unloading old treasures, recyclers are expanding capacity and some jewelers are seeing their businesses transformed,” the article says. A London jeweler told the news organization that it is buying more gold than it is selling these days, and gold refiners in London and Dallas report significantly expanded volumes. Gold prices have risen 26 percent in 2016.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”