@Kasinovathedon666 if you think you have wealth by storing gold bars.. then they end up being fake like in the video, you may have not much wealth left... what are YOU not understanding?
Idc what anyone says, nobody in the game is more real than this guy.. Nobody else goes out of their way to educate us, especially in a way that's digestible. He stands on his word and he will even put his fists up if necessary, plus he's charitable and he's a real leader. I'm a new smith/jeweler, and even though I mostly mess around with southwest style jewelry, I have tremendous respect for Trax. One of my favorite channels.
But yet he doesn't know anything about acids.... Nitric acid will liquidate silver metal. Hydrochloric acid melts copper. Those are actually real silver. He would have to scratch the surface of the metal for the acid to reach the copper if it was true. #chemistry
Just FYI, The bubbling does not mean it's fake. Nitric acid also attacks silver and makes Gas. It's the blue/green coloring you need to look out for. Silver is clear when dissolved, copper is blue.
@@NickTatorship. When Nitric Acid reacts with Pure Silver, the only color you will see is from the Fumes. The acid will remain Completely clear. It will turn Blue with Copper and brown with Platinum or palladium. (I assume) I never had any of those metals to work with, but I have seen videos.
Ya but when The whole godamn bar turns copper , it doesn’t take a genius to know it’s copper , your right prob , it will react to the silver , but the bar will still be silver , u see
The biggest scammers in America are in politics. They don't hit you up for $100 here and there, they scam you out of trillions of dollars EVERY FLAMING YEAR! Mostly they are in the District of Corruption but most State governments have their share of crooks as well! 😡😠🤬
Fuck it Trax at this point I don’t won’t to buy anything in the jewelry or precious metals department without checking in with you. My hard earned cash is coming your way when I get my girl ring made. Big Facts
I bought 154 of these on eBay From a seller that had over 5,000 positive feedback over 10 years. Surprisingly, the seller gave me my money back immediately and took all the listings down that they had. They claimed that they all passed the slide test but that's all they did to verify they were real. That was when silver was $14.25.
Buy a pinger and learn the sound pure silver makes when it is hit. Every pure metal or mixed metal (alloy) has a unique sound. If its not pure silver it will sound very different than pure silver does.
Good job on exposing this scamers that actually happened to me biggest mistake of my life now I'm broke because I never got my money back i hate scamers
They do that with other precious metals also. It makes sense to invest in a good electronic precious metals tester so that you can avoid being scammed.
The people from the tv show hardcore pawn started selling on whatnot and the first day they were selling these for 30 or so dollars and banned me for bringing it up lol
I got banned from some tweeker selling $3 football cards for $15 + and I didn’t even call him out the buyer did his research and called him out. All I commented was “lol” and he went off on me cussing and raging then blocked me 😂.
Also a lil tip…. Most metals are magnetic. You can easily tell most of the time just by putting a magnet up to the metal. If it sticks at all even just a slight tugg, it is NOT a precious metal. And also, most catches are spring loaded with a spring that is not gold or silver so even on a 24kt chain the catch will stick to the magnet.
I use a small round magnet on a flat surface that will roll with the tiniest bit of pull. I recently picked up a 925 ring at a garage sale that will roll the magnet. That was new to me. I had yet to spot fake 925.
@@bruhhhhh718 bro... With that logic the whole stock market is air too. I invest for gains and as a hedge to inflation. Watch over the next few years, you will buy in at the top instead of right now
My daughter n I have been learning about all this from you and our own research because she's really interested about investing in gold and silver so these videos are able to show her differences that are important for us to known
You are one of the most coolest dudes I've ever seen man You teach the people you handed out silver to the people you work for the people You're so amazing I'm so happy that you are who you are thank you
So Trax thanks for the demonstration, it was very informative. Next time show us what happens on a genuine wafer of silver so we can see the different reaction it gives to the acid.
He is the movie star of the diamond district and everybody likes him because he took the time out to educate people, and he has such a sweet dynamic personality
Yes, when nitric acid comes into contact with silver, it will change the color of the silver, typically causing a visible discoloration or a greenish tinge, as the silver reacts with the acid and dissolves, indicating a positive test for genuine silver; however, this reaction should only be performed with proper safety precautions due to the corrosive nature of nitric acid.
Your videos carry a great message ! With lots of knowledge and common sense ! Lots of tips to make people aware of how the business goes … and I truly appreciate the time and energy you take to make these videos ❤
I can promise you this sir. If I ever have enough to start buying gold and silver, I will go to no one but you. I trust your judgment and your prices. Truth be told, you must be doing something right because you have the best of the best coming to you to get their jewelry and other valuable metals.
That is good info for everyone to know. However you should wear eye protection when using chemicals like that, especially when there could be potential reaction that could cause bubbling and spattering of the chemicals.
unfortunately , it would be tough to do this test at the time of purchase. I guess the best is to make sure it is bought from a trustworthy store or person
Definitely don’t trust the diamond business. They are a scam. Lab grown is just as good if not better. You can get one cut into the shape of a lion head if you want. 👎
Keep teh good content coming you are saving people sooo much money and how to always trust yourself and be fair but telly our jewelers buillion sales people have to prove it
Max, another educational video. Trust is the key to everything. I haven’t bought my first Rolex yet but it will be from you. Hope to see you when I make my way to the city. Johnny G.
The same thing happened when I was in Manhattan and someone passed me a free silver bar. I did the same test and same thing happened. In fact it was you that gave it to me. I’m just kidding
You are my favorite jewler in the world I have learned so much just from watching your videos. I am 37 now and my dream is to be a gold Smith and I was 32 applied to a trade school they laughed at me and said I was too old
imagine after 40 years you thinkg you're wealthy, ready to cash out, and find out your gold / silver was fake. ooooof.
If you thought you were wealthy, why the hell wouldn't you cash in? That makes 0 sense.
That's exactly what happens when you store dollars. Check out social security value drop since it was created. Like 99% loss
@Kasinovathedon666 if you think you have wealth by storing gold bars.. then they end up being fake like in the video, you may have not much wealth left... what are YOU not understanding?
@dana102083 you will not have any money left for certain, if you don't buy gold bars and hold currency instead. What do you not understand about that?
I would be hulk pissed
Idc what anyone says, nobody in the game is more real than this guy.. Nobody else goes out of their way to educate us, especially in a way that's digestible. He stands on his word and he will even put his fists up if necessary, plus he's charitable and he's a real leader. I'm a new smith/jeweler, and even though I mostly mess around with southwest style jewelry, I have tremendous respect for Trax. One of my favorite channels.
Very well said, I met him once in his store in NYC, he was extremely nice and his staff was super knowledgeable and helpful. Trax is the goat
But yet he doesn't know anything about acids.... Nitric acid will liquidate silver metal. Hydrochloric acid melts copper. Those are actually real silver.
He would have to scratch the surface of the metal for the acid to reach the copper if it was true. #chemistry
@@logo9387I melt silver in nitric acid to extract underlying gold before melting the gold in Aqua regia
If he wanted to prove his point.... he would cut it in half and show the inside.....
@@jcampo07 silver wouldn't turn green when mixed with the acid, unlike copper
Just FYI, The bubbling does not mean it's fake. Nitric acid also attacks silver and makes Gas. It's the blue/green coloring you need to look out for. Silver is clear when dissolved, copper is blue.
The acid will actually turn brown or red when reacting with silver as well
@@NickTatorship. When Nitric Acid reacts with Pure Silver, the only color you will see is from the Fumes. The acid will remain Completely clear. It will turn Blue with Copper and brown with Platinum or palladium. (I assume) I never had any of those metals to work with, but I have seen videos.
Ya but when
The whole godamn bar turns copper , it doesn’t take a genius to know it’s copper , your right prob , it will react to the silver , but the bar will still be silver , u see
@@terrytoman4227 the point I was making is when he says if the bar bubbles when the acid is applied, it was fake. It will bubble if it's real too.
@@scrapman502 I caught what you threw 😊✌️✌️🫡✊
Scammers are in every business thanks Max 💯
The biggest scammers in America are in politics. They don't hit you up for $100 here and there, they scam you out of trillions of dollars EVERY FLAMING YEAR! Mostly they are in the District of Corruption but most State governments have their share of crooks as well! 😡😠🤬
They are worth ¢32 a ounce.
Copper 4$ a lb
Are you dumb or trolling 😅
32 cents an ounce is just over 5$ a lb, it’s about 4.70 a lb rn. Close enough
@@LilMilan420 He means $32 an ounce
@@anglobear2027no he doesn't...he just stated the price of copper!!
Things you teach those who intend to buy gold or silver are priceless. Good job Trax.
Man max thanks for putting us up on game ❤ Trax NYC is shitting on the competition 💯
Nitric acid produces nitrogen dioxide when exposed to copper.. It will do the same on pure silver bars.
Interesting !!
Fuck it Trax at this point I don’t won’t to buy anything in the jewelry or precious metals department without checking in with you. My hard earned cash is coming your way when I get my girl ring made. Big Facts
Take the money for the ring, invest it properly, in 10 years give your girl the money as a down payment on a property.
Shut your simp ahh up and buy a big boy pendant 🤣🤣
@dainodawg3160 buddy where you think the dollar gonna be in 10 years? Well, be on a digital dollar in 20.
Find authorized dealers online and physical shops. It’s really not that hard.
Only stupid people buy that
I bought 154 of these on eBay From a seller that had over 5,000 positive feedback over 10 years. Surprisingly, the seller gave me my money back immediately and took all the listings down that they had. They claimed that they all passed the slide test but that's all they did to verify they were real. That was when silver was $14.25.
Thank you for you impressive knowledge Max . Keepem coming
And you need to be careful inhaling that gas it's Deadly 😂😮
Just an all around decent human being ! Not only his giving ways but just a cool guy! Blessed my friend
Id rather out right buy copper than be scammed with fake silver
Great job teaching the public man for real people are sometimes disappointing
Buy a pinger and learn the sound pure silver makes when it is hit.
Every pure metal or mixed metal (alloy) has a unique sound.
If its not pure silver it will sound very different than pure silver does.
Not all 99.9 or 99.99 silver coins ping the same way. Silver American eagles sound different from South Africa Krugerrand and Canadian maples.
if you are buying worthwhile amounts of silver, then you can afford an electronic testing tool for around 1,500 usd.
Good job on exposing this scamers that actually happened to me biggest mistake of my life now I'm broke because I never got my money back i hate scamers
They do that with other precious metals also. It makes sense to invest in a good electronic precious metals tester so that you can avoid being scammed.
Only way to truly test it is with a core sample.
@willspeakman2461 Sigma machine will test deep into the metal unlike an XRF.
@willspeakman2461 you can scan gold bars without that. We have the technology
How would you make a fake piece of silver the correct weight and size and react correctly to a magnet?
@@TheWinstonDoubleprize for this machine is enormous
If I had the money I would buy at Trax, this dude is honest .
Love you Trax. Always putting us up on game! ❤
🤪 Crazy...be aware with all precious metals purchases,...thank u.Traxnyc
The people from the tv show hardcore pawn started selling on whatnot and the first day they were selling these for 30 or so dollars and banned me for bringing it up lol
I got banned from some tweeker selling $3 football cards for $15 + and I didn’t even call him out the buyer did his research and called him out. All I commented was “lol” and he went off on me cussing and raging then blocked me 😂.
Hardcore porn?
We appreciate you traxx. Ur one of the few honest jewelers. That's rare these days.
Hahaha how do you know hes honest? 😂 because he shows a good side on social media? 😂
@@MrSwider87 not really I'm just kissing @$$ in case he does another give away
Also a lil tip…. Most metals are magnetic. You can easily tell most of the time just by putting a magnet up to the metal. If it sticks at all even just a slight tugg, it is NOT a precious metal. And also, most catches are spring loaded with a spring that is not gold or silver so even on a 24kt chain the catch will stick to the magnet.
I use a small round magnet on a flat surface that will roll with the tiniest bit of pull. I recently picked up a 925 ring at a garage sale that will roll the magnet. That was new to me. I had yet to spot fake 925.
😮, Trax ,be careful with the fumes
11-19-2024, Thanks to Max for speaking the truth of fake gold or fake sliver scam. Good work! ☀️🌎⛪♥️🙂👏
Copper SHOULD be the price that silver is. Silver SHOULD be higher than it is.
Are u dumb ?! Aaaah, U r very dumb, OK ! Think before write that Bull....
Pretty sure governments (the US) artificially suppress the true price of gold and silver
NoooRe u stupid
True!!
Are you kidding? The cost of building homes is high enough without copper costing what silver does
Traxx rules ...
Always teaching and giving back
It takes a theif to know a fellow thief.
Please explain your point
No
So true!
@@atheistfromaustria upvoted you, but now, time to become Orthodox my friend 😊
👌☦️🤙
@@simonrundberg7693how does he know to do that is the point
In your business honesty goes a long way and earns recognition and respect.
Me going into a jewelry store with a bottle of nitric oxide
No such thing as fake BTC or ETH . Just saying...
bro....its air
@@bruhhhhh718 bro... With that logic the whole stock market is air too. I invest for gains and as a hedge to inflation. Watch over the next few years, you will buy in at the top instead of right now
You are the realest person I watch on UA-cam. I love your content, and I am still coming to buy the cheapest rolex you have.
Those things are all over WhatNot right now!
The most genuine jeweler thank you bro fr your doing great work trax everything you post on social media is beyond admirable
That’s foul!
My daughter n I have been learning about all this from you and our own research because she's really interested about investing in gold and silver so these videos are able to show her differences that are important for us to known
That’s why you’re throwing so much fake gold and silver on public 😂😂😂
This guy is awesome and this is why people do business with him! Keep up the great work TRAX!
Trax you’re honest , May your business multiply and be fruitful
Ain't those the ones you give people at the diamond district when you're doing one of your giveaways in the streets? 😂
Trax is the GOAT of jewelry. I have learned so much from this channel. He deserves all the success he has!
Thanks my brother for the tips. We need more people like you.
You are one of the most coolest dudes I've ever seen man You teach the people you handed out silver to the people you work for the people You're so amazing I'm so happy that you are who you are thank you
So Trax thanks for the demonstration, it was very informative. Next time show us what happens on a genuine wafer of silver so we can see the different reaction it gives to the acid.
real silver will dissolve but will give a different colour it should be clear but dissolved gasses can effect it
Thank you very much for being so honest I appreciate you do because I see you out there give real pay days
He is the movie star of the diamond district and everybody likes him because he took the time out to educate people, and he has such a sweet dynamic personality
Thank you for educating the public on all possible scams when purchasing precious metals as an investment
Thank you sir,GOD BLESS YOU
Yes, when nitric acid comes into contact with silver, it will change the color of the silver, typically causing a visible discoloration or a greenish tinge, as the silver reacts with the acid and dissolves, indicating a positive test for genuine silver; however, this reaction should only be performed with proper safety precautions due to the corrosive nature of nitric acid.
Love the painting behind you, my friend. But more than that, thank you for the advice
Your the one boss who help people how to buy
Much Respect; Remember Maksud, only silver and gold, coined metal, is Real Money! Happy 4th TraxNYC!
EBay is the absolute worst for scammers selling fake precious metals.
💯 thx. For the Education .
Always appreciate the knowledge output.
I genuinely love you and your channel idgaf about gold or anything i support you because you are just awesome!!! This video is a great reason.
Can’t trust no one these days everything is a fucking scam! you do an amazing job and look after the people respect from the UK!
Your videos carry a great message ! With lots of knowledge and common sense ! Lots of tips to make people aware of how the business goes … and I truly appreciate the time and energy you take to make these videos ❤
You’re an absolute legend man always educating the people gotta love it!!
Thanks Trax for looking out for people like me that don’t know shit about this kind of things. 👍
We out here trax notification squad !!!
Scammers are so annoying
I can promise you this sir. If I ever have enough to start buying gold and silver, I will go to no one but you. I trust your judgment and your prices. Truth be told, you must be doing something right because you have the best of the best coming to you to get their jewelry and other valuable metals.
APPRECIATE FOR FULLY UNDERSTANDING ABOUT GOLD AND SHIVER EST!
Thank you, thank you. For teaching us. You're a good teacher, my friend.❤
Always showing game and keeping everyone educated on the bs games ppl play in the jewelry business!
Nitric dioxide is not a thing nitrogen dioxide is. But love the vid
So sorry for your cash bro, Thank You for sharing.... alot of y'all make it look to easy sometimes, a dose of reality is needed to keep prospective
If I could only get back out there sooner than soon enough but if I could work with you man, that would be a dream job.💯
That is good info for everyone to know. However you should wear eye protection when using chemicals like that, especially when there could be potential reaction that could cause bubbling and spattering of the chemicals.
Good man Trax! Always looking out for us! Trax a real one ☝️🙏🏼
Thanks for always sharing your knowledge !! God bless you max
Thanks for sharing your experience and Knowledge.
🙏
People are so disgusting! So many don’t want to actually work honestly, where is their pride in themselves?
You are so pure! Good heart and in the right place
Whey to bring the attention to whats really going on bro! Always honest.
wow sir that why i love this guy and i have alot of respect for this guy thanks for your videos.
Love how you have a picture of the blessed mother behind you. God bless brother.
Where can I but nitric acid to test my jewelry???
unfortunately , it would be tough to do this test at the time of purchase. I guess the best is to make sure it is bought from a trustworthy store or person
Definitely don’t trust the diamond business. They are a scam. Lab grown is just as good if not better. You can get one cut into the shape of a lion head if you want. 👎
Acids are a dioxide, your supposed to use proxy supplements, never acids...
By the way,who paited that picture?Looks good!
Been following you a few years now Trax keep doing what you do brother
I love that painting in the background 🔥💜
Keep teh good content coming you are saving people sooo much money and how to always trust yourself and be fair but telly our jewelers buillion sales people have to prove it
Max, another educational video. Trust is the key to everything. I haven’t bought my first Rolex yet but it will be from you. Hope to see you when I make my way to the city. Johnny G.
Do not breathe that gas !
Those Bars to each other while moving :
"Lets move from here bro.....we get caught " 😂and
I got scammed‼️ 🤦♂️ 😡
Bought a oz of gold and it was silver inside 👎👎👎 thanks for the videos
The same thing happened when I was in Manhattan and someone passed me a free silver bar. I did the same test and same thing happened. In fact it was you that gave it to me.
I’m just kidding
You are my favorite jewler in the world I have learned so much just from watching your videos. I am 37 now and my dream is to be a gold Smith and I was 32 applied to a trade school they laughed at me and said I was too old
I like this Cat! Reminds me of one of my friends, we call my friend Johnny Quack, cause hes so upidy! Lol, but Trax is a cool cat!
This dude is a real one for stuff like this 🤝🏼
Way to shut down real competition falsely...
It's because of thieves is the answer"
Lmao I love that
Once I heard but can't believe and you prove it now,thanks
Bro wtf its toxic gas!
Thank You for sharing your knowledge and absolute professional attention to detail.
Don't trust anyone these days
Very nice, I haven't got scammed on that but very informative. Thanks Trax