Selling gold and coins from San Clemente
If you are moving, whether across the country or on military orders from Camp Pendleton next door, precious metals are some of the heaviest things you will pack for their size. Selling what you don’t want to carry makes the move lighter, and you can keep the rest.
What we pay, before you drive
Today's prices follow the metals market. Add what you have to the slip for your estimated total, or see every coin and bar on what we pay.
The drive to our store
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From San Clemente: 46 min without traffic
I-5 north, then SR-22 west
The 5 is the whole trip until the 22; leave after the morning rush and head home before the evening one.
Estimated amount we pay
| Item | We pay |
|---|---|
| Today, per coin | |
| Silver bullion bars, rounds and coins (fine troy oz) fine weight as stamped · per fine troy oz | $45.18 |
| American Silver Eagles (1 oz) .999 fine · 40.6 mm · 1 oz of fine silver each | $45.18 |
| 90% silver dimes, quarters and halves by face value .900 fine · per $1 of face value | $32.30 |
| Your items | |
| Add what you have, and each line prints here with what we would pay for it. | |
What silver weighs
A troy ounce is a little heavier than an ordinary ounce. Five hundred one-ounce Silver Eagles weigh about 34 pounds before any box or tube, and a thousand ounces of silver bars comes to about 69 pounds. That is a lot to load into a moving truck, and a lot to keep track of on the way.
Selling before a move
Sell what you don’t want to move, and keep the rest: the bars and not the coins, or the other way around. Plan it a week or two before the truck comes, not on the last day.
If you want a second look before the drive, you can send photos through our contact page.
The Spanish Village by the Sea
Ole Hanson, a former mayor of Seattle, bought the land in 1925, and San Clemente incorporated in 1928. Building plans needed an architectural board’s approval, to keep the town’s white walls and red tile roofs, and the city still calls itself the Spanish Village by the Sea. Camp Pendleton borders it to the south.
For one small item, a buyer nearer San Clemente is fine. For a real lot, call with your estimate first, so the long drive is a trip worth making.
What to bring, and what happens
Bring
- Your items, just as they are. Don't clean coins: it lowers what they are worth.
- A valid government photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport.
- You must be 18 or older to sell.
We weigh and test
Each piece goes on the scale and is tested in front of you. You see what we see.
We write it up
Every item gets its own line and its own amount, like the ticket above, so you can check each one.
You decide
Take the offer, or keep anything you'd rather hold on to. Either way is fine with us.
Questions from San Clemente
Should I sell my silver before I move?
That’s your call. If you would rather not pack and move it, check today’s prices in dollars, call with your estimate, and decide at the counter. You can sell part and keep the rest.
How far is your counter from San Clemente?
About 46 minutes without traffic, north on the 5 and west on the 22. It is one of the two longest drives on our list, so call first for a large lot.
Can I bring bars without their assay cards?
Yes. Bring them as they are, with or without a card.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in during store hours.