TC Precious Metals Hunts for Silver and Gold in Vegreville

TC Precious Metals Hunts for Silver and Gold in Vegreville

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

TC Precious Metals is one of the only gold, silver, and coin buyers that are Alberta owned and operated.

As well, it is important to recycle gold and silver because when it is melted it goes back into the market with a lower environmental impact.

These were a few of the reasons that Terry Burrill from the TC Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow came to Vegreville on June 8 and 9 where people were able to have their gold, silver, jewelery, coins, and paper money assessed or purchased at Vegreville Legion Hall.

Terry Burrill, precious metal buyer, and President of TC Precious Metals, said this was his first road show in two and a half months because the show was cancelled because of the lockdown due to COVID-19.

At this show, he had approximately 35 customers and 10 people who just had their items assessed. “There was a very strong show of support at this show. The most unique item which was brought to me at this show was a 1763 Russian coin,” Burrill said.

He said he loves this type of work because he loves to hear the stories people have of their items they bring to him. “I love to visit with the people if the show is not too busy. A community the size of Vegreville is my target because the people are generally so friendly. As well, rural Alberta over the last four years has been really struggling so my goal is to provide the service that they don’t have access to so easily.”

On a touchy note, Burrill showed me the Vegreville Rocks creations one customer brought to him. “One of these rocks had a ladybug painting on it so I told the woman who gave it to me that I had a three-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, who loves ladybugs and she will carry the rock around for months. The woman said she knew there was a reason she needed to bring the painted rocks to me,” Burrill explained.

Burrill said he believes in using a local venue for his shows because he knows the money will go back into the community and not into a corporation’s pocket. “I advertise locally too because I want the money I spend on my advertising and traveling to go directly to the people in that community because that is the community I am serving. They support me, so I support them.”