How to Sell Gold

Get the best price when selling your gold jewelry or scrap gold. Follow this guide.

1. Know Your Gold's Value

Weigh your gold and identify purity (stamps: 10K, 14K, 18K). Use our calculator to get market value. Buyers typically pay 70-90%.

Scrap Gold Calculator

See what different buyers might pay based on market value

Loading gold prices…

Where to Sell Gold

  • Online gold buyers: Often 80-90% of market. Compare offers. Check reviews.
  • Local refineries: 85-95% for bulk. May have minimums.
  • Pawn shops: Quick, 70-80%. Convenient but lower payouts.
  • Jewelry stores: May buy back or offer trade. Often 60-75%.

Tips for Best Price

  1. Check current market price with our calculator first
  2. Get multiple quotes from different buyers
  3. Avoid "Cash for Gold" TV mail-in offers—they often lowball
  4. Remove gemstones before selling; sell them separately
  5. Don't clean gold—buyers weigh and test as-is
Scrap Gold Calculator14K Gold PriceGold FAQ