Many customers ask us: "What is a troy ounce"? The troy ounce is a unit of measurement that is used for purposes of calculating the weight of precious metals like gold, silver and platinum bullion. Originally a unit of measurement in Ancient Rome, the troy ounce is different from the 'ounce' that most people are [...]
Here at Toronto Gold, we employ several different methods to test the gold and silver that our customers bring to us. One of these methods is to use a device that measures specific gravity. When a customer asks how it works, we explain, it’s really quite simple and the machine is quite easy to use. [...]
There is little debate as to the primary cause of the recent price drop in gold and silver. One clear explanation says it all – it is due to margin call liquidation by people holding long future contracts on precious metals. What Happened? Those who have been holding future gold and silver contracts were forced [...]
Have you ever wondered what professional sports trophies are worth? We here at Toronto Gold understand that these trophies are priceless considering the blood, sweat and tears that it takes to win one of them. However, there is another way to determine each trophy's value. These prized possessions are made of precious metals, usually sterling [...]
Toronto Pawn Shops are a staple of the downtown core, and each comes with its own unique attributes. In Toronto, you can find pawn shops just about everywhere (including a number just west of our 829 Bloor Street West store). But when you say ‘pawn shop’, most Torontonians will think of the enclave of pawn [...]
Known for his golden smile, his slick movies and his sterling reputation on the field (if not, off the field), Tapout recently announced that it has signed a deal with New England Patriots’ wide receiver Chad Ochocinco to market Ochocinco’s signature gold mouth guard (also known as a ‘grill’). We can only guess at what [...]