Tony Stern recounts tales of a lab owner who found hidden treasures and another who lost his treasure, plus simple tips on recovering more scrap.
Star Refining Chairman Tony Stern shares 30 years of experience in refining and the precious metals market in his new blog. This month Tony explains how 15 days can cost you a lot of money in today's volatile gold market.
The price of gold has been volatile in 2008. The question many Star customers are asking is "Should I refine now, or hold on to my scrap?"
The price of gold is currently a little more than $100 off the peak prices we experienced in March of this year, but your scrap is still worth more than it has been in years! We expect gold prices to remain volatile and continue to trend upward, but now is a great time to lock in your gains, especially if you have not cashed in your scrap for a while.
Money-wise dentists and dental labs keep an eye on precious metal prices by visiting the London Prices page on the Star Refining website.
TIP: Whenever you hear about oil prices hitting a new high you should check gold prices on the Star website the next day. Big investors buy gold as a hedge against inflation, and right now oil is the big economic factor driving inflation. Quite often you will see gold prices jump in response to bad news about higher gas and oil prices. That's always a good time to call Star Refining!
Star Refining's VP of Sales, Paul Eggleton, deserves credit for launching the "Crowns for Kids"
Program in coordination with the Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS).
Participating dental offices donate a portion of dental scrap refining proceeds to fund this worthwhile
program that provides financial assistance for dental work needed by children who cannot otherwise afford
to see a dentist.
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology has certified Star Refining owner
Tony Stern to present seminars that
count as continuing education credits. Tony's seminars on refining can help you learn the A to Zs of
refining AND help you keep your certification current.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit the Star exhibit!
CEA Dental San Diego Convention
Marina Village Conference Center
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday, Nov., 2008
7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday, Nov., 2008
7:00am - 5:00pm