Today I heard on the news that not earlier as in 1990 were the stakes at which we can buy gold as low as now! I am personally not involved in this kind of business by any chance, but I already feel sorry for all the merchants, jewelers and stuff... They are likely to get a really hard kick in the ass if they do not adjust to the situation. Maybe investing in some good advertising would pay off. On the other hand, there is not much you can do if the demand for such services just falls and the stakes fall down to the lowest levels possible. For twenty years the stakes of cash for gold were at a certain, high level. Now, with the introduction of new tax policy, the circumstances changed and everything became more complicated. Cash for gold is no longer as profitable for the customers because the stakes are very low, as simple as that. If it still is not clear to you - you will get less hard money for the same amount of scrap gold than you would have got a week ago. The exchange rate has decreased dramatically in comparison to the previous years. If you have some scrap gold to sell, you better wait for a better opportunity to receive cash for gold. It is certainly not now. Patience is more than just necessary in this case.