Basket item
Melt$0.00Net offer—No quote
Each row calculates contained-metal value first. Enter a buyer's dollar quote and your fees for net proceeds and an effective percentage, or use a payout percentage for an estimate. For one sample with a documented multi-metal composition, start with the precious metal assay calculator. MeltOffer assumes Gold API's HG value follows the CME USD-per-pound convention because the provider documents neither the unit nor a CME linkage; verify it independently.
Gold API references use dated fallbacks until current values load.
Total melt value
$0.00
Total net offer
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Actual quotes use net dollars; other rows can use payout estimates.Why a basket is more honest than one blended rate
A mixed lot can contain precious metals priced per troy ounce, scrap priced per pound, and primary aluminum quoted per metric tonne. MeltOffer converts every weight to grams, applies the selected content factor and that metal's own price basis, then adds dollars only after each row is calculated.
Frequently asked questions
Can I total different metals in one calculation?
Yes. Each item keeps its own metal, weight unit, grade or purity, market price, optional payout percentage, actual buyer quote, and fees before the basket adds the dollar totals.
Does the mixed-metal basket save my items?
It does not use cookies or local storage. Use Copy share link to encode the current rows in the URL, or export a CSV for your own records.
How should I compare buyer quotes for a mixed lot?
Enter each actual dollar quote and your fees when the buyer priced items separately. Use a payout percentage only for an estimate, and compare final net dollars, shipping, insurance, returns, settlement timing, and excluded items.
Can I export or print the calculation?
Yes. The browser can download the current rows as CSV or print a clean summary without navigation and controls.