Why Your Kitchen Scale Is Lying to You About Your Gold’s Value
If you're looking to turn old jewelry, broken chains, or scrap gold into fast cash, you’ve probably pulled out a standard kitchen scale to get an idea of what your items weigh. But here is the secret most people miss—and where a lot of gold buyers take advantage of you: not all ounces are created equal.
The 28g vs. 31.1g Trap
When you weigh something on a regular home kitchen scale, it uses standard Avoirdupois ounces.
Kitchen Scale: 1 Ounce = 28.35 Grams
Licensed Jewelry Scale: 1 Troy Ounce = 31.1 Grams
That 2.75-gram difference might not sound like much, but when dealing with precious metals like 14k, 18k, or 24k gold, those few extra grams add up to real money left on the table. If a buyer uses standard ounces instead of Troy ounces—or fails to explain how the math works—you end up getting ripped off.
Total Transparency at East Village Buyers
At East Village Buyers, we do things differently. We pride ourselves on 100% upfront, transparent pricing.
When you bring your items to us, we weigh everything right in front of you on a state-certified, legally licensed scale set specifically to Troy weight standards. No hidden math, no tricky conversions, and zero guesswork. We test the purity of your gold on the spot and walk you through every step of the calculation so you know exactly what your items are worth down to the penny.
What We Buy
Don't let damaged or unwanted pieces sit in a drawer gathering dust. We pay top dollar for:
Scrap Gold (dental gold, melted pieces, remnants)
Broken Jewelry (snapped chains, bent rings, single earrings)
Fine Gold (coins, bars, high-karat estate pieces)
Don't get confused by amateur estimates or shady practices. Trust the neighborhood experts who put honesty first.
Come visit East Village Buyers today—the #1 rated gold buyer in the East Village. Bring in your scrap gold, broken jewelry, or estate pieces for a fast, free, and transparent evaluation!