What types of Plastic Gold Connectors do you buy?

Ohata Resource Canada purchases many types of Plastic Gold Connectors, including: ATX motherboard power connectors, PCI Express (PCIe) power connectors, CPU power connectors, Molex connectors, SATA power connectors, IDC ribbon cable connectors, RJ45 Ethernet connectors, RJ11 telephone connectors, Fan connectors, Internal computer connectors, Industrial multi-pin plastic connectors Other connector types may also qualify after physical inspection.

Why are Plastic Gold Connectors purchased separately from Metal Cable Connectors?

Although both are detached connector ends, Plastic Gold Connectors have plastic outer housings and are primarily valued for their gold-plated contact terminals. Metal Cable Connectors have metal outer shells and contain a different combination of recoverable materials. Because they require different inspection standards and recycling processes, they are purchased as separate categories.

Should I remove the wire before delivery?

Yes. Whenever practical, attached wire, cable jackets, heat-shrink tubing, and other unnecessary materials should be removed before delivery. Clean connector ends are easier to inspect and help improve sorting efficiency.

Do you buy Plastic Gold Connectors with the wire still attached?

Yes. Connectors with attached wire are accepted, but suppliers are encouraged to remove the cable whenever practical. Connectors that remain attached to excessive wire or cable assemblies may require additional sorting, which can affect the final purchasing value.

Do all Plastic Gold Connectors contain gold?

Most connectors in this category use gold-plated contact surfaces to improve electrical performance and corrosion resistance. However, the amount of gold plating varies depending on the connector type, manufacturer, age, and intended application. Final purchasing values are determined after physical inspection rather than by appearance alone.

Do connectors without visible gold plating qualify?

Some plastic connectors contain little or no gold plating and instead use tin- or nickel-plated contacts. These materials may still be accepted, but they may receive a different purchasing value because their recoverable precious metal content is lower.

Should I disassemble the connector before selling it?

No. Plastic Gold Connectors should remain complete. Internal contact terminals, locking clips, and plastic housings should not be removed, as complete connectors allow for more accurate inspection and classification.

Do you buy damaged Plastic Gold Connectors?

Yes. Broken, burned, crushed, heavily contaminated, or incomplete connectors are generally accepted, but they may receive a reduced purchasing value depending on their condition and recoverable material content.

Can I use Ohata.ai before bringing in my Plastic Gold Connectors?

Yes. Customers can use Ohata.ai to learn how to identify Plastic Gold Connectors, review buying information, understand our inspection standards, and contact our purchasing team before visiting our Richmond recycling facility.

Does AI determine the buying price of Plastic Gold Connectors?

No. Artificial intelligence may assist with product identification and customer support, but final purchasing prices are determined after physical inspection. Our inspectors evaluate the connector type, contact density, visible gold plating, material composition, completeness, condition, quantity, and current electronic scrap market conditions.

What makes Ohata Resource Canada different from a traditional scrap yard?

Ohata Resource Canada combines engineering-based inspection standards, online buying information, AI-assisted identification tools through Ohata.ai, and responsible electronics recycling to provide a modern and transparent recycling experience. Every shipment is individually inspected according to the Ohata Computer Parts Buying System before final pricing is confirmed.

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Key Buying Introduction

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Plastic Gold Connectors (No Wire Attached) from a minimum quantity of 1 lb. Small personal deliveries and larger commercial shipments are both welcome, subject to current buying conditions.
Plastic Gold Connectors are classified as computer parts, not printed circuit boards. They are identified primarily by their plastic outer housing, gold-plated contact terminals, and overall connector construction, rather than the equipment they originally came from.
Each connector is individually inspected for connector type, contact density, visible gold plating, material composition, completeness, cleanliness, physical condition, and recoverable material content. Complete connectors that retain their original housing and contact terminals generally qualify for higher purchasing values.
Whenever practical, suppliers are encouraged to remove attached wires, cable jackets, heat-shrink tubing, rubber boots, and other unnecessary accessories before delivery. The connector itself should remain complete and should not be disassembled or stripped of its contact terminals.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice due to fluctuations in commodity markets, refining costs, processing expenses, and other market conditions. Final purchasing prices are confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

Updated: Aug 04,2026

Today's scrap price for this material

5.00 CAD / lb

The Price is buying by Yard of Richmond, BC, Canada.

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Key Buying Introduction

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Plastic Gold Connectors (No Wire Attached) from a minimum quantity of 1 lb. Small personal deliveries and larger commercial shipments are both welcome, subject to current buying conditions.
Plastic Gold Connectors are classified as computer parts, not printed circuit boards. They are identified primarily by their plastic outer housing, gold-plated contact terminals, and overall connector construction, rather than the equipment they originally came from.
Each connector is individually inspected for connector type, contact density, visible gold plating, material composition, completeness, cleanliness, physical condition, and recoverable material content. Complete connectors that retain their original housing and contact terminals generally qualify for higher purchasing values.
Whenever practical, suppliers are encouraged to remove attached wires, cable jackets, heat-shrink tubing, rubber boots, and other unnecessary accessories before delivery. The connector itself should remain complete and should not be disassembled or stripped of its contact terminals.
Electronic scrap buying prices may change without notice due to fluctuations in commodity markets, refining costs, processing expenses, and other market conditions. Final purchasing prices are confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

Buying Details of Conditions

What Are Plastic Gold Connectors?

Plastic Gold Connectors are detached electrical connector ends with plastic housings and gold-plated contact terminals commonly removed from computers, servers, networking equipment, telecommunications hardware, industrial electronics, power supplies, and electronic assemblies during dismantling and recycling.

Unlike Metal Cable Connectors, Plastic Gold Connectors do not have a heavy metal outer shell. Their recycling value comes primarily from the copper-alloy contact terminals and gold-plated electrical contact surfaces contained inside the plastic housing rather than from the connector body itself.

Within the Ohata Classification System, Plastic Gold Connectors are purchased separately from complete cable assemblies, insulated copper wire, Metal Cable Connectors, printed circuit boards, and other electronic scrap categories to improve sorting consistency and purchasing accuracy.

How to Identify Plastic Gold Connectors

Plastic Gold Connectors can usually be identified by the following visible characteristics:

Plastic outer housing
Gold-plated contact terminals
Lightweight construction
No metal outer shell
No attached wire (preferred)
Commonly used inside computers, servers, networking equipment, and industrial electronics

Common Plastic Gold Connectors We Buy

Plastic Gold Connectors are recovered from many types of electronic equipment. Common examples include:

ATX motherboard power connectors
PCI Express (PCIe) power connectors
CPU power connectors
Molex connectors
SATA power connectors
IDC ribbon cable connectors
Fan connectors
RJ45 modular plugs
Internal multi-pin computer connectors

Other similar plastic connectors may also qualify after inspection.

Plastic Gold Connectors vs Metal Cable Connectors

The table below summarizes the primary differences between the two connector categories.

Feature	Plastic Gold Connectors	Metal Cable Connectors
Outer Housing	Plastic	Metal
Main Recoverable Feature	Gold-plated contacts	Metal shell and internal contacts
Typical Weight	Lightweight	Heavier
Common Examples	Molex, ATX, PCIe, SATA, IDC	VGA, DVI, USB, DB9, BNC
Attached Wire	Should be removed	Should be removed
Ohata Category	Computer Parts	Computer Parts
Purchased Separately	Yes	Yes

The connector category is determined primarily by the outer housing and contact construction. Plastic-bodied connectors should not be mixed with metal-shelled connector ends when accurate sorting is required.

Where Plastic Gold Connectors Are Commonly Found

Plastic Gold Connectors are commonly recovered during the dismantling of:

Desktop computers
Enterprise servers
Workstations
Computer power supplies
Storage systems
Networking switches
Routers
Telecommunications equipment
Industrial control systems
Medical equipment
Electronic test equipment
Commercial electronics
Printers and copiers

They are frequently collected together with desktop motherboards, server motherboards, RAM modules, CPUs, and computer power supplies during electronic recycling.

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What Qualifies?

Qualified materials generally include:

Plastic outer housing
Original gold-plated terminals
Complete connector body
No attached wire
Minimal contamination
No excessive metal brackets
Original contact inserts retained

Complete connectors are preferred because they allow inspectors to evaluate contact density and material composition more accurately.

Inspection Standards

Every shipment is visually inspected before purchasing. Classification depends on connector construction, recoverable material content, and overall condition.

Standard Plastic Gold Connectors

Complete plastic connectors that retain their original gold-plated contact terminals and contain no attached wire generally qualify for the standard buying category.

High Contact Density Connectors

Connectors containing many closely spaced gold-plated terminals may provide a stronger recoverable material profile. Final purchasing value depends on connector design, terminal density, construction, and physical inspection.

Low Gold or Non-Gold Connectors

Plastic connectors with limited or no visible gold plating may be purchased at a different value because they contain lower recoverable precious metal content.

Connectors With Wire Attached

Whenever practical, attached wire should be removed before delivery. Wire insulation, strain reliefs, and cable jackets increase handling time and reduce sorting efficiency.

Metal-Shelled Connectors

Connectors with metal outer housings belong to the Metal Cable Connectors category and should be sorted separately.

Damaged or Contaminated Connectors

Burned, crushed, incomplete, heavily contaminated, or severely damaged connectors may receive a reduced purchasing value or require separate evaluation.

Common Sorting Mistakes

To improve purchasing accuracy, avoid mixing Plastic Gold Connectors with:

Metal Cable Connectors
Complete cable assemblies
Insulated copper wire
Printed circuit boards
Computer power supplies
Steel brackets and mounting hardware

Proper sorting helps improve inspection efficiency and purchasing consistency.

Before Delivery

Whenever practical, suppliers are encouraged to remove:

Attached wire
Cable jackets
Rubber boots
Heat-shrink tubing
Plastic cable sleeves
Oversized metal brackets
Unrelated mounting hardware

Do not remove the internal contact pins or terminals. The connector should remain complete.

Richmond Delivery Information

Ohata Resource Canada purchases Plastic Gold Connectors (No Wire Attached) at our Richmond, British Columbia recycling facility.

We welcome:

Walk-in customers
Electronic recyclers
Computer repair businesses
IT asset disposition (ITAD) companies
Industrial suppliers
Commercial recycling companies

No appointment is required for most deliveries.

Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID when selling electronic scrap.

We proudly serve customers throughout Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, the Greater Vancouver area, British Columbia, and accept shipments from across Canada.

Pricing Disclaimer

Buying prices are subject to change without notice based on current electronic scrap and commodity market conditions.

All Plastic Gold Connectors are inspected upon receipt. Final purchasing prices are determined according to connector type, contact density, visible plating, material composition, completeness, physical condition, cleanliness, quantity, and current buying standards. Connectors that contain little or no gold plating, remain attached to wire, are incomplete, burned, contaminated, or mixed with unrelated materials may receive a reduced purchasing value. Final pricing is confirmed only after physical inspection by Ohata Resource Canada.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Plastic gold connectors (non-metal connectors) buying?: As of Aug 04,2026, Ohata Resource Canada Inc., (Richmond, BC, Canada) is purchasing Plastic gold connectors (non-metal connectors) buying at 5.00 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. What are Plastic Gold Connectors?: Plastic Gold Connectors are detached connector ends with plastic outer housings and gold-plated electrical contact terminals. They are commonly recovered from computers, servers, networking equipment, telecommunications systems, industrial electronics, and other electronic devices after the wire or cable has been removed.
3. What types of Plastic Gold Connectors do you buy?: Ohata Resource Canada purchases many types of Plastic Gold Connectors, including: ATX motherboard power connectors, PCI Express (PCIe) power connectors, CPU power connectors, Molex connectors, SATA power connectors, IDC ribbon cable connectors, RJ45 Ethernet connectors, RJ11 telephone connectors, Fan connectors, Internal computer connectors, Industrial multi-pin plastic connectors Other connector types may also qualify after physical inspection.
4. Why are Plastic Gold Connectors purchased separately from Metal Cable Connectors?: Although both are detached connector ends, Plastic Gold Connectors have plastic outer housings and are primarily valued for their gold-plated contact terminals. Metal Cable Connectors have metal outer shells and contain a different combination of recoverable materials. Because they require different inspection standards and recycling processes, they are purchased as separate categories.
5. Should I remove the wire before delivery?: Yes. Whenever practical, attached wire, cable jackets, heat-shrink tubing, and other unnecessary materials should be removed before delivery. Clean connector ends are easier to inspect and help improve sorting efficiency.
6. Do you buy Plastic Gold Connectors with the wire still attached?: Yes. Connectors with attached wire are accepted, but suppliers are encouraged to remove the cable whenever practical. Connectors that remain attached to excessive wire or cable assemblies may require additional sorting, which can affect the final purchasing value.
7. Do all Plastic Gold Connectors contain gold?: Most connectors in this category use gold-plated contact surfaces to improve electrical performance and corrosion resistance. However, the amount of gold plating varies depending on the connector type, manufacturer, age, and intended application. Final purchasing values are determined after physical inspection rather than by appearance alone.
8. Do connectors without visible gold plating qualify?: Some plastic connectors contain little or no gold plating and instead use tin- or nickel-plated contacts. These materials may still be accepted, but they may receive a different purchasing value because their recoverable precious metal content is lower.
9. Should I disassemble the connector before selling it?: No. Plastic Gold Connectors should remain complete. Internal contact terminals, locking clips, and plastic housings should not be removed, as complete connectors allow for more accurate inspection and classification.
10. Do you buy damaged Plastic Gold Connectors?: Yes. Broken, burned, crushed, heavily contaminated, or incomplete connectors are generally accepted, but they may receive a reduced purchasing value depending on their condition and recoverable material content.
11. Can I use Ohata.ai before bringing in my Plastic Gold Connectors?: Yes. Customers can use Ohata.ai to learn how to identify Plastic Gold Connectors, review buying information, understand our inspection standards, and contact our purchasing team before visiting our Richmond recycling facility.
12. Does AI determine the buying price of Plastic Gold Connectors?: No. Artificial intelligence may assist with product identification and customer support, but final purchasing prices are determined after physical inspection. Our inspectors evaluate the connector type, contact density, visible gold plating, material composition, completeness, condition, quantity, and current electronic scrap market conditions.
13. Do you buy Plastic Gold Connectors from customers throughout British Columbia?: Yes. Ohata Resource Canada purchases Plastic Gold Connectors from customers throughout Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, the Greater Vancouver area, and communities across British Columbia. We also accept shipments from anywhere in Canada.
14. What makes Ohata Resource Canada different from a traditional scrap yard?: Ohata Resource Canada combines engineering-based inspection standards, online buying information, AI-assisted identification tools through Ohata.ai, and responsible electronics recycling to provide a modern and transparent recycling experience. Every shipment is individually inspected according to the Ohata Computer Parts Buying System before final pricing is confirmed.