Questions sellers ask.

Straight answers about coming in, how we price, what we buy and getting a quote from photos.

Coming in

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in during store hours. If you are bringing a large collection, call first so we can set time aside for it.

What should I bring?

Your items, just as they are, and a valid government photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. You must be 18 or older to sell.

Where are you, and how do I get there?

We are in Garden Grove, in the Stanford Avenue industrial park, the same park as International Meat & Deli. The Visit page has the address, store hours, map links and drive times from South County.

Prices and the offer

Can I find out what you pay before I drive over?

Yes. The What we pay page lists today’s prices in dollars for common gold and silver coins and bullion, and you can add your own items to see a total. You can also call and tell us what you have.

How do you work out what you pay?

We weigh each piece and test the metal in front of you, work out how much gold, silver or platinum it holds, and price it from today’s market.

Do I have to sell everything?

No. Every item has its own line and its own amount. Take the offer, or keep anything you would rather hold on to.

Are some coins worth more than their metal content?

Some are: older U.S. gold, key dates, scarce mintmarks, proofs and coins in better condition can be worth more to a collector. Bring them as they are and we look at each one.

What we buy

What do you buy?

Gold, silver and platinum coins and bars, older U.S. gold and silver coins, and whole collections and estates.

Do you sell coins or bullion?

No. We only buy.

Should I clean my coins first?

No. Cleaning scratches a coin’s surface and can lower what it is worth. Bring coins exactly as you found them, in their holders or albums.

Photos and messages

Can I get a quote from photos?

Yes. Use the Get a quote page to send up to 20 photos with a message, and we reply by email.

What happens to the photos I send?

We use what you send only to reply about your items. Our website stores the photos you send for 7 days, then deletes its copies.