Comparison
Sqoot Cash vs. everyone else
We let the numbers speak. Payout rate is the only number that matters — and ours is the highest.
| Feature | Sqoot Cash | Alloy Market | Pawn Shops | Local Jewelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payout rate | 75–80% of spot Highest | 60–70% of spot | 30–50% of spot | 40–60% of spot |
| Direct refinery relationship | ✓ Yes — 15 years | Industrial partnerships | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free insured shipping kit | ✓ $100K — free | ✓ $100K — free | ✗ You travel | ✗ You travel |
| Purity testing method | XRF spectrometry + video | XRF + acid test | Acid test only | Visual + acid |
| Video-recorded unboxing | ✓ Always | ✓ On request | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free returns if declined | ✓ Always free | ✓ Yes | ✗ | N/A |
| Payment method | ACH / Zelle | ACH / PayPal / Check / Wire | Cash only | Cash / check |
| Payment speed | Next business day Fastest | Same day–10 business days | Immediate (cash) | Immediate (cash) |
| Jewelry repair by mail | ✓ Nationwide | ✗ | ✗ | Walk-in only |
| Mobile app | Coming soon | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Years in precious metals | 15 years Most | ~3 years | Varies | Varies |
| Digital platform (gold holding) | Sqoot Pure — Buy/Vault/Gift/Pool | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Why We Win
The Sqoot Cash difference
Three structural advantages that let us pay more and serve you better.
01
Direct Refinery — No Middleman
Every other buyer sells your gold to someone who sells it to someone else who eventually reaches a refinery. Each hand in that chain takes a cut from your payout. We sell directly to the refinery. That margin stays with you.
02
15 Years of Operating Experience
We are not a tech company that decided to buy gold. We are a 15-year precious metals operator who built a digital front end. We have lived every edge case, every fraud attempt, every compliance issue. That experience is priced into our confidence — and our payouts.
03
Repair + Buy = One Platform
No other online gold buyer also repairs jewelry. If your piece needs a repair before you decide to sell — or if you want it repaired and returned — we handle both. One trusted service, one insured kit, one relationship.