r/Whatisthis • u/Kinggambit90 • Jul 17 '23

My freind found this renovating his house Open

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No idea what this is. He hopes it's gold, I just hope it's not asbestos

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u/Memeingthedream Jul 17 '23

Pawnshops test for free

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u/marklein Jul 17 '23

And coin shops, which is where OP would probably want to sell it if gold.

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u/thsvnlwn Jul 17 '23

But if it’s gold, will they be honest about the purity?

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u/Memeingthedream Jul 17 '23

That I do not know. If they can turn a profit then I don't see why they would lie about it

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u/thsvnlwn Jul 17 '23

“Yeah, it’s gold. But only 10 karat. But I”ll give you a good deal.”

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u/Memeingthedream Jul 17 '23

Lol I honestly don't know much about the process other than knowing some do test it