Selling to Us

Sell Gold & Silver

For prices of individual gold coins, bars or common date numismatic items, please click on the individual coin or bar image in either the bullion or numismatic section. The Pacific Precious Metals buy price will be displayed on that page under the section where we show our selling prices.

Selling Gold & Silver to Pacific Precious Metals

At Pacific Precious Metals we make a market in almost any bullion or numismatic item so there is a very high probability that we will buy any item that you want to sell. Our owners and staff are happy to assist you when you need to sell bullion or numismatic coins. You can either bring the items in person or ship them to us. If shipping it is highly recommended that you call us ahead of time so we can provide additional information to you to ensure that you package has the best chance or arriving safely.

We buy gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, rounds and bars. You can see our buy price for any many of our items on each individual coin or bar page. Pricing is determined by market forces which includes the gold or silver spot price, the condition of your item, as well as the demand for specific products.

However, even if there is no demand for the product you have, it will have an underlying value for its gold, silver, platinum or palladium content with our refiners. So, no matter what type or size of gold, silver, platinum or palladium coins or bars you have, drop by for a quote or give us a call.

Our buy prices on our site are indicative of selling us at least $5000 in value. If you are selling less than that, you can expect to receive a lower price per ounce than what is indicated on our site.

Shipping to us

If you plan to ship your items to us, we highly recommend that you ship it Registered Mail with the US Postal System. In addition, we recommend that you pack your items tightly so that neither the coins or bars can move around within the package. At the end of the day, you are responsible for shipping your items and until we sign for it, they still belong to you. If you do not send it signature required, then there is a much higher risk that your package will be lost or stolen.

Payment

If you are selling to us in person, we will pay you in cash (some restrictions may apply) or check. For sales to us in excess of $XXXXX, a bank wire is an option for a $30 fee. We will issue the payment as soon as we have checked all of your items for their authenticity and can do that while you are there with us.

If you ship your items to us, we open all packages under video surveillance to ensure that what we say we have received is documented and matches what you sent. If there are any discrepancies, we will call you immediately. Payment will be issued by check within 48 hours of authenticating your items. A bank wire is an option for an additional $30 fee if the sale exceeds $XXXDXDX.

Sell Gold or other Precious Metal scrap.

Transparency, Pricing, Discretion

We utilize expert assaying services to determine the types and quantities of different metals in an item. We use state-of-the art X-ray fluorescence analysis to determine the metal type and percent of total. We can identify elements of 26 different metals, including gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper, zinc, cadmium, and lead among many others. Only Pacific Precious Metals provides the most accurate assessment of your items’ metal content thereby giving you the highest amount of money when selling gold, silver or other unwanted precious metals. These are the types of common items we buy:

Jewelry & Flatware

We Buy Gold, Silver or Platinum Jewelry, Silverware and Diamonds. Many people are unsure of how to sell their unwanted jewelry and/or silverware. They would rather not sell it if it meant having to go to a grungy pawn shop with unsavory proprietors. At Pacific Precious Metals, we provide an upscale, transparent, fair, and discreet environment for individuals, or estates, to liquidate unwanted precious metals. We test items using x-ray fluorescence analysis that will show all the metals in your items and the exact percentage of each. We have two offices to serve you: In the heart of Silicon Valley in Cupertino and just north of San Francisco in Sausalito. No appointment is needed.

Individuals

Pacific Precious Metals buys all types of unwanted gold jewelry, silver jewelry, platinum jewelry, placer gold, silver flatware, holloware, tea sets, etc. The condition, brand, or design is not important as we simply buy it for its precious metal content. As such, our process to determine the value is based upon purity, weight and the spot price of gold silver or platinum. We use x-ray fluorescence technology to determine the percentage and type of metals in each and every piece. The test results tell us the precious metal purity of your items. We weigh the items in front of you, on government certified scales and we use the spot price of gold, silver, or platinum at that very moment to determine the value of your items. The process is fast and transparent. We explain everything we are doing each step of the way. A few items will only take 5-10 minutes from start to finish. And we encourage you to ask any questions you may have – we are happy to explain the details.

Estates

We assist probate attorneys, estate lawyers, and estate executors with the valuation and/or liquidation of items containing precious metals.

Many estates find it easier to liquidate jewelry or silverware rather than trying to divide it up among the beneficiaries. Nevertheless, we often perform estate valuations for jewelry, coins, silverware or other items. Our turn around time will depend up on the number of items and the type of service needed, but usually can be done in 1-3 days. We use x-ray fluorescence technology to determine the percentage and type of metals in each and every piece. The test results tell us the precious metal purity of your items. We weigh the items in front of you, on government certified scales and we use the spot price of gold, silver, or platinum at that very moment to determine the value of your items. The process is fast and transparent. We explain everything we are doing each step of the way. A few items will only take 5-10 minutes from start to finish. And we encourage you to ask any questions you may have – we are happy to explain the details.

Dental Gold

Reasons to sell your Dental Scrap to PPM

• We pay you for both gold AND palladium. Total payouts usually exceed a 100% payout on the price of the gold alone.
• We are local.
• We can x-ray your dental gold and pay you on the spot right in your office or we can have it refined off site – it’s YOUR CHOICE.
• Offsite refining should yield a more accurate assay given the variation in each piece of dental gold and turnaround time is 1-3 days.
• We can pay you in cash, check, bank wire, or bullion.
• Pacific Precious Metals wants to be your local gold and palladium dental scrap refiner of choice. Most suppliers require that you send them your dental gold in the mail. We can pay you right in your office when we visit or pick it up directly from your office. We want our relationship to be long-term so we provide a transparent process for you to sell gold crowns, bridges, caps, etc. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and have not already had a visit from one of our representatives, please feel free to call us. (415) 383-7411

Industrial Precious Metals

Many estates find it easier to liquidate jewelry or silverware rather than trying to divide it up among the beneficiaries. Nevertheless, we often perform estate valuations for jewelry, coins, silverware or other items. Our turn around time will depend up on the number of items and the type of service needed, but usually can be done in 1-3 days. We use x-ray fluorescence technology to determine the percentage and type of metals in each and every piece. The test results tell us the precious metal purity of your items. We weigh the items in front of you, on government certified scales and we use the spot price of gold, silver, or platinum at that very moment to determine the value of your items. The process is fast and transparent. We explain everything we are doing each step of the way. A few items will only take 5-10 minutes from start to finish. And we encourage you to ask any questions you may have – we are happy to explain the details.