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Pawning gold and jewelry vs. Selling gold and jewelry

January 27, 2021

Directly Above Shot Of Jewelry By Purse On Table

Because the price of gold is higher now than it has been in years, many people are looking for the best possible way to turn their gold and other precious metals into cash.

When it comes to making quick cash, many people turn to pawnshops as a means of turning their gold, jewelry, and other items into money. On the other hand, many prefer to sell their items outright to get the process over with quickly and to walk away with cash in their hand. But which is better – pawning or selling?

Jewelry has a high retail markup compared to an item’s actual market/secondary value. Here is a breakdown of the key differences between pawning and selling to help determine which can produce the best value for your gold, jewelry, and other precious metals.

How to sell dental gold

December 3, 2020

Golden tooth isolated on black background

Most people are familiar with the common practice of selling their old gold or silver jewelry, but your old dental work may also have a fair value of its own. If you have old dental crowns or bridges stored away that you’re not sure what to do with, there’s a chance they may contain gold or other precious metals.

Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about how to sell your dental gold.

A breakdown of the different types of gold

December 3, 2020

Throughout human history, gold has been one of the most coveted and highly valued materials in the world. Even dating back to ancient times, it has held a significance of status and beauty that set it apart from all other precious metals.

Today, gold is still highly sought after and revered, and has evolved to take on many different forms and variations. Here is a look at the different uses of gold based on color, plating, and karat.

Guide to selling rare and collectible coins

November 10, 2020

Those involved in the trade are well aware of the large and thriving community of rare coin collectors. Everything from classic U.S. coins to rare European tender can still be highly coveted by the right audience, with buyers and sellers around the world vying to either bolster or cash in on their unique collection.

A similar sentiment could be shared for bullion, as bars and ingots are still frequently transacted with on a daily basis.

This high level of interest and activity also means that there is a very lucrative market for both coins and bullion – and that you could be closer than you think to cashing in on some of your precious metals.

Here are some of the key points to keep in mind when selling coins and bullion today.

Gold vs. Silver

October 29, 2020

For centuries, gold and silver have been two of the most popular precious metals in the world, providing meaningful value on every level from family heirlooms to global economies. However, both of these metals have significant differences and similarities that come into play when deciding to invest.

Here is a closer look at some of the key components of gold and silver to help inform your investing, buying, and selling processes.