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Valuation of Metals

A metal valuation by ISE provides you with a reliable basis for negotiations when selling or securing credit against your metals with potential buyers or banks. The valuation, complemented by an analysis, forms the foundation for the sale of your goods.

Please note that some other institutions may issue higher valuations for various metals. However, the price of a commodity is not an arbitrary figure that can be set at will. For us, acceptance of objective documentation based on the actual realized price is crucial. Please keep this in mind beforehand to avoid unnecessary revisions of your documentation later and to prevent potential obstacles in your business dealings.

WWe do not accept analyses from institutions unknown to us as a basis for valuation. If you wish to commission a valuation, an analysis conducted by our institute (ISE) is required.

 

Good to know

Our valuation always refers to the smallest unit of a product (e.g., gram, meter, etc.). The price can only be linearly scaled in a few cases. To determine the price of your entire lot, we are happy to prepare a metal audit for you.

To determine a price for a metal, we rely on an organically grown network of mine operators, producers, buyers and sellers, brokers, and end customers that has been established over more than 10 years. For more information, please see “How We Work”

Requirements for Issuing a Valuation:

  • Each shipment must be reviewed and documented through photography by an authorized ISE representative.
  • The basis of every ISE valuation is always an ISE analysis.
  • Only analyses conducted by ISE are accepted. Analyses from external or unrecognized institutes are not considered valid for valuation purposes.
  • By placing an order, the client confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted the general terms and conditions.
  • Each client acknowledges that valuations of metal products are not subject to linear scaling.