how we operate
We offer several services and have smaller margins when you Sell Broken Gold Jewelry or sell silver to us. We value based on the gram weight for jewelry and scrap metals and not troy ounces.
Gold Prices and Silver prices change based on the live market price, and our offer for your Gold and Silver will fluctuate with the market. Depending on your item(s), we can pay up to 105% of the Gold Price or Silver Price at our Boise, Meridian and Nampa Store.
If you need to make a purchase we have a text notification list only used for Gold and Silver stock alerts. We can facilitate special orders from 5k-250k.
Text GOLD1 to 2086158704 (Nampa) and GOLD1 to 2086158714 (Boise) to join the notification list. If you put your information in the pop-up on this page, it will also add you to the exclusive list.
Gold & Silver FAQ
How do you value gold and silver?
How do you value gold and silver?
We value gold based on the current market value. There are several types of gold and silver such as; 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, Pure, 585, 750, 800, 925, and Sterling. These types typically identify the percentage of gold or silver in your item. For example, 14k means 58.5% gold where 22k means 91% gold. The purer your gold or silver, the more we pay. We pay between 70-97% on the value of your precious metal.
How do I get paid?
How do I get paid?
Once we agree on a price, we pay you out cash or check depending on the dollar amount. In larger amounts we prefer to pay via check when possible. If we have advanced noticed, we will coordinate any amount to purchase up to 500k.
Do you buy broken jewelry?
Do you buy broken jewelry?
Yes, we buy broken jewelry. We buy anything with gold or silver value and can test with our Niton XL2 or DXL X-Ray Metal Verifier or Sigma Pro.
Do you buy Bullion & Coins?
Do you buy Bullion & Coins?
We buy all gold & silver bullion & coins even if they aren’t stamped. If they do not have silver or gold, we will still take a look to see if there is value for the purchase. If your coin is authentic NGC and PCGS graded we will make an offer.
Do you acid test or scratch test?
Do you acid test or scratch test?
We do not conduct acid tests. 95% of our tests are nonintrusive using our X-Ray Testing. When a heavy plate is possible on jewelry we will have to scratch the item to get a quality test. We never have to scratch test on bullion or coins, and use a nonintrusive test as long as the purity is 90%+
Is there a limit to how much I can sell?
Is there a limit to how much I can sell?
There is no limit to how much you can sell. We regularly buy $10-100k lots for clients.
Will you test my item for free?
Will you test my item for free?
We will test your gold, silver, and diamond free of charge.
SELLING YOUR GOLD, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, OR PRECIOUS METALS?
If you just want to sell your item, we will buy your item outright. We typically offer 30-80% of the item’s value. This depends on the type of item, brand, and how fast the item will sell.
We always pay top dollar for name-brand items in great working condition.
List of Common GOLD, JEWELRY, DIAMOND, OR PRECIOUS METALS: Eagles, Morgan Dollars, Bullion, Peace Dollars, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Tiffany Diamonds, Zales Diamonds, Tiffany Silver, Scrap, 90% Silver Coins, etc..
One thing to keep in mind is that we want to make you the best deal we can, but also must consider pricing that allows us to move your item quickly so that it does not stick around and decrease in value as companies release new versions.
We can pay the most for items that tend to have stable values in the marketplace.
What Silver do we accept?
We Accept, Silver, Coins, Silver Rounds, Silver Bars, Junk Silver, Canadian Silver Coins, Australian Silver Coins, World Silver Coins, British Silver, Silver Bullets, Bulk Silver, and all 925 Silver.
What gold do we accept?
We Accept, Gold, Gold Coins, Gold British Coins, Gold Rounds, Canadian Coins, Australian Coins, Austrian Gold Philharmonics, Pre-1933 Gold Coins, Other Gold Items, Wolrd Gold Mints, Gold Bars, and Chinses Gold Pandas. We can even test unstamped gold!
What other metals or items do we take?
We Accept all types of Precious Metals, Platinum Coins, Platinum Bars, Palladium Bars, Rhodium Bars, Copper Rounds, Copper Bars, Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, Mercury Dimes, and more.