金价站上3300美元/盎司，有人抛售金饰一次净赚130万，回收商家却说生意难做

Core Viewpoint - The international gold price fluctuations have significantly stimulated the gold recycling market, leading to increased demand and high-value transactions in recent months [3][5][6]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - In the first half of this year, the international gold price exceeded $3,000 per ounce, reaching a historical high of $3,500 per ounce in late April, with a year-to-date increase of 27% as of July 3 [3][5]. - The gold recycling market has seen a surge in transactions, with reports of multiple high-value deals, including a consumer in Wenzhou selling 8 kilograms of gold for 6.12 million yuan, yielding a net profit of approximately 3.12 million yuan [3][4]. - The competition in the gold recycling industry has intensified, with many new entrants, leading to a situation where not all businesses benefit equally from the rising demand [7][8]. Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Consumers are increasingly focusing on asset liquidity, opting to recycle gold during price increases to realize profits, while some investors are adopting a wait-and-see approach regarding long-term gold price trends [6][7]. - A notable case involved a customer in Guangzhou who recycled 3 kilograms of gold jewelry, originally purchased at around 300 yuan per gram, and made a profit of over 1.3 million yuan at a recycling price of 740 yuan per gram [5][6]. Group 3: Business Challenges - Despite the apparent boom in gold recycling, the profit margins for recycling businesses are relatively low, typically ranging from 10 to 30 yuan per gram, which can lead to modest monthly earnings after accounting for operational costs [7][8]. - The gold recycling business is highly dependent on rising gold prices; any downturn or prolonged price fluctuations can lead to a significant decrease in recycling volumes [7][8].