Precious Metals Scrap Prices in Michigan
National average for every precious metals grade we track, updated Nov 10, 2026. Yard quotes in Michigan vary with volume and prep — use these as your baseline and call ahead.
Precious Metals Grades — Michigan
| Grade | US Avg | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silver (.999) | $53.07 | /oz |
| Gold (.999) | $4116.74 | /oz |
Precious Metals scrap in Michigan
The Michigan market for precious metals scrap follows the state's mix of automotive manufacturing, steel, and aerospace. For Silver (.999) and Gold (.999), yards and refiners in Michigan test purity first and pay a percentage of spot, so hallmarks, karat stamps, and clean separation outweigh volume. Dozens of yards in Michigan take precious metals, and sellers near Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids have the largest number of buyers to compare. Because mills and refiners are concentrated across the Midwest, Michigan yards rarely sit on precious metals for long. Treat the figures on this page as a daily national baseline; a Michigan yard will quote around them once it knows your grade, weight, and how well the load is sorted.
Scrap Yards Buying Precious Metals in Michigan
- $1000 Cash For Junk Cars— Detroit
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Buchanan
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Port Huron
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Roseville
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Battle Creek
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Grand Rapids
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Lansing
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Whitmore Lake
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Ann Arbor
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Flint
- 1-800-Cars4Cash— Livonia
- 100% hassle free scrap removal— Muskegon
- 8 Mile Recycling— Hazel Park
- A & A Recycling— Shelby Township
- A & L Iron & Metal Company— Gaylord
- A-1 Auto Salvage & Scrap— Ypsilanti
- A1 A1 A1 A1 Auto Scrap Buyer— Burton
- A2Z Salvage & Junk Removal— saint joseph
- AAA JUNK CARS WANTED— south lyon
- AAA&ALL Dumpster Rentals, Dump Trailers, Demolition, & Heavy scrap Iron, Machinery removal 248-634-3867.com metal— Clarkston
- AAA&ALLSIZE DUMPSTERS JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN-UPS— Belleville
- ABC Auto Repair— Flint
- ABC Salvage— Charlotte
- Aaron's Cash For Cars— Flint
- Action Metals— Southfield
Frequently asked about precious metals in Michigan
What is the precious metals scrap price in Michigan today?
The table above shows today's national average per grade, refreshed daily. Yards in Michigan quote around those numbers depending on how much you bring, how clean it is, and what it costs them to ship onward.
Which scrap yards in Michigan buy precious metals?
Dozens of yards in Michigan list precious metals among the materials they buy; the yards on this page are the ones we have on record, with the largest concentration around Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids. Confirm grades and hours before you drive.
How do I get the highest precious metals price in Michigan?
Separate items by purity, keep any hallmarks or karat stamps visible, and ask what percentage of spot the buyer pays after testing. Comparing a refiner and a yard in Michigan on the same day shows the real spread.
What prep gets the highest precious metals price at a Michigan yard?
Sorting is the single biggest lever: keep grades apart, strip attached steel, plastic, and dirt, and avoid mixing in anything the yard has to hand-sort. Dry, clean loads weigh and price honestly.
What do Michigan yards require from sellers of precious metals?
Expect to show a photo ID and have the transaction logged; scrap metal purchase records are standard practice and required by law in much of the country. Some Michigan yards also photograph the material and pay by check for larger amounts.