Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners, LLC

06/18/2026

Silver scrap is often overlooked since its trading price is lower than the other precious metals but there is an opportunity to profit from recycling silver items. Find out how in this post.

06/17/2026

Here's a Metal Man Minute story you won't forget.

His dad owned a liquor store in Bridgeport, CT. Workers were tearing down old saloons nearby and pulling gold and silver coins out of the floorboards from the 1800s. They'd come in and pay for their drinks with them. Some were worth serious money.

Watch the video to hear the full story.

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Construction workers were tearing down 1800s saloons in Bridgeport,...

06/15/2026

Old cars contain a variety of precious metals. Find out how to recycle the gold and platinum they contain. Plus, learn what else can be recycled from old cars.

06/11/2026

If you're looking to sell broken or old jewelry for the best price here are some tips and resources to help you cash in and make sure you get top dollar. Give us a call to discuss your items.

06/10/2026

Quick question: do you know the difference between gold-filled and gold-plated eyeglasses?

It matters more than you think.

Gold-filled frames are legitimate optical scrap with real gold content ranging from 1 to 5%. Gold-plated frames have a coating so thin it's barely worth measuring. One pays. One doesn't.

If you have old eyeglass frames sitting around from an estate, a storage unit, or years of collecting, the Metal Man wants to hear from you. We buy gold-filled optical scrap when you have at least 100 troy ounces to send in.

Watch the Metal Man Minute to learn more,
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TR4oU5IH6Ew?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
then reach out. Refining terms change with the market so calling us directly is always the best move.
800-426-2344

🔍 Are your old eyeglasses OPTICAL SCRAP gold or worthless junk? Mo...

06/08/2026

How do you know you are getting the best advice about your gold scrap? We offer some tips and strategies to help you get top dollar for your gold.

06/05/2026

Here's something most people in healthcare facilities don't realize...

Those used electrophysiology catheters, the ones with the colored wires and small silver bands, aren't just medical waste. They contain platinum, palladium, and iridium.

We buy them. We love them, actually.

If your facility has been accumulating ETP catheter scrap, it's worth knowing that there's real precious metal value in those wires. The marker bands alone contain recoverable metal that most people walk right past.

Give us a call at 800-426-2344 to talk terms. Minimum of 30 to 40 troy ounces to get started.

Most hospitals are throwing away platinum, palladium, and iridium e...

06/04/2026

How do you know if the tarnished metal item you have is precious metal scrap (ie silver) or if it is simply metal scrap?

06/03/2026

Here's something most people don't realize about selling silver: it's not as simple as walking in and getting a fair price. The market is in a strange place where nobody wants to move. Sellers are waiting. Buyers are waiting. Meanwhile the price predictions range from $50 to $300 an ounce depending on who you ask. The Metal Man cuts through the noise in this Metal Man Minute. Watch before you make any decisions about your silver. 📞 800-426-2344

Thinking about selling silver? You might want to watch this first....

06/01/2026

Ever wonder what those little gray buttons inside old industrial relays are worth?

Turns out silver cadmium contacts have been hiding real silver value inside factory equipment, elevator controls, and breaker cabinets for decades. Most people have no idea they exist, let alone what to do with them.

We put together a post breaking down exactly what silver cadmium contacts are, why older equipment is where the real recovery potential lives, and why cadmium requires a refiner who knows how to handle it safely.

If you're doing industrial teardowns or sitting on electrical scrap, this one is worth your time.
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