Product Overview
Gold-Plated PCB Edge Connector Scrap - 100+ Grams for Precious Metal Recovery
Condition
Single lot available. Used gold finger PCB edge connectors weighed at 103.2g on an Ohaus LS 200 scale, as shown in photos. Gold contacts are intact across the lot with mixed oxidation - some pieces retain bright gold, others show heavy tarnish and surface patina consistent with 1990s-era scrap. Green FR4 substrate visible throughout. Small position numbers legible on some pieces. Sold as-is for scrap and recovery purposes only. No returns on scrap purchases - what you see in the photos is what you will receive. Source is unknown beyond the seller's note that most pieces originated from scrapped telecom equipment and electronics dating back to the 1990s and earlier.
Carefully packed and shipped same business day from our Idaho warehouse. Online since 1999. Honest equipment and straightforward service.
Serving customers since 1999.
Product Overview
Gold-plated PCB edge connector fingers stripped from scrapped circuit boards. These are the contact strips that once served as board-to-slot electrical interfaces in telecom hardware and electronics from the 1990s and earlier. Older telecom-grade equipment is widely recognized among refiners for carrying a higher density of gold plating than consumer-grade electronics of the same era. Lot weight confirmed at 103.2g by scale in photos. Sold strictly as raw scrap material for gold recovery.
Key Features
- Confirmed weight: 103.2g (visible on Ohaus LS 200 scale in photos)
- Gold contacts intact across the lot - not stripped or depleted
- Mixed oxidation: some pieces retain bright gold, others show heavy tarnish and patina
- Green FR4 fiberglass substrate; debris and oxidation present between contacts on some pieces
- Origin: scrapped telecom equipment and electronics, predominantly 1990s and earlier
- Sold as-is - no sorting, cleaning, or trimming performed
Applications
- Precious metal recovery and gold refining - aqua regia, chemical leaching, electrolytic methods
- E-scrap processing by hobbyist refiners or small-scale recyclers
- Feedstock for precious metal refinery submission
- Urban gold mining and e-waste recovery projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How much gold will I recover from this lot?
Not confirmed. Gold content varies by board type, plating thickness, and original application. Telecom-grade equipment from the 1990s is generally recognized among refiners as higher-yield scrap, but actual recovery depends on your refining method and the specific mix in this lot. Assess the photos carefully before purchasing.
Are the fingers trimmed or clean-cut?
Photos show loose finger strips with FR4 substrate attached. Some debris and oxidation are visible between contacts. Evaluate the condition photos to determine whether additional prep work is needed before your recovery process.
Can I return this if the yield is lower than expected?
No returns on scrap purchases. What is shown in the photos is exactly what ships. Assess the photos and weigh your expected yield before purchasing.
What refining methods work for gold fingers?
Common approaches include aqua regia dissolution, copper (II) chloride chemical leaching, and reverse electroplating. Each method has different requirements for equipment, safety, and chemical handling. The right method depends on your setup and experience level - confirm your process before purchasing.
These fingers rode inside telecom racks when the internet was still young, doing the quiet work of keeping signals clean and connections solid. Now it is your turn to decide what the gold inside them is worth.
