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Core Insights - International gold prices have surged from $2004 per ounce at the beginning of 2024 to a historical high of $4584 by December 2025, doubling in two years. By 2026, prices are fluctuating around $4500 per ounce, leading to a significant increase in the value of gold jewelry held by consumers [1] Group 1: Gold Recovery Trends - A wave of gold recovery and monetization is occurring across various gold shops in response to rising gold prices, but a hidden gray recovery chain has emerged, posing risks to consumers [1] - Consumers entering "high-price recovery" shops may unknowingly fall into traps set by unscrupulous merchants who employ deceptive practices to lower gold recovery prices [1][4] Group 2: Deceptive Practices in Gold Recovery - Merchants may use cleaning agents to coat gold items, which, when subjected to insufficiently burning flames, can cause the gold to turn black, misleading consumers about the purity of their gold [7][10] - A case study involving a consumer named Ms. Yang illustrates how a merchant used fire to falsely claim her gold was impure, leading her to nearly accept a significantly lower price [5][9] Group 3: Detection and Prevention Measures - Experts recommend that consumers verify the accuracy of scales used in gold recovery shops and suggest bringing personal electronic scales for comparison [16] - It is advised that consumers record the entire recovery process on video to protect their rights and ensure transparency [17] - Proper procedures for testing gold purity include avoiding contact with any liquids and ensuring that the melting crucible is clean to prevent contamination [17][18]