Trusted Gold Buyers
Fair Prices, Private Evaluations, Same-Day Payments.
When you are ready to sell gold, you want two things: an accurate offer and a process you can trust. At PMR, every evaluation is performed by trained professionals using precise testing technology in a private setting where your items never leave your sight. We pay based on the live spot price and your gold’s actual purity. No estimates, no pressure, & no surprises.
We buy gold jewelry, coins, bullion, scrap, and dental gold at all locations
What We Buy
PMR purchases all forms and purity of gold. If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, bring it in, and our team will evaluate it at no charge and tell you exactly what it is worth.
If it is gold, we want to see it. Condition does not disqualify an item — broken, mismatched, and heavily worn pieces are welcome.
Gold Purity Levels We Accept:
- 24-karat (pure gold)
- 22-karat
- 21.6-karat
- 18-karat
- 16-karat
- 14-karat
- 12-karat
- 10-karat
- 8-karat Low-grade and mixed-alloy gold
Forms of Gold We Buy
- Gold rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces
- Broken and scrap gold jewelry
- Gold coins and bullion bars
- Raw gold and gold nuggets
- Casting grains and plumb gold
- Dental gold
- Gold watches (cases, bands, and movements) Gold flatware and serving pieces
- Estate and inherited gold of all kinds
What Determines the Price of My Gold?
Three factors drive every offer we make: purity, weight, and the live gold spot price. Understanding how these work together helps you walk in knowing what to expect.
Purity (karat) is the percentage of pure gold in your item. A 24-karat piece is 99.9% gold. A 14-karat piece is 58.5% gold, with the remainder being other metals used to add durability. Higher karat means a higher percentage of gold per gram, which means a higher offer per gram.
Weight is measured in troy ounces or grams. The more gold your item contains by weight, the higher the total value. PMR weighs every item on calibrated scales in your presence.
Live spot price is the current global market price for gold, updated in real time throughout the trading day. Your offer is calculated as a percentage of spot price based on your item’s purity and weight. You can check today’s rate on our live gold spot price page before you come in.
How We Test Your Gold
PMR uses the Niton XRF Analyzer by Thermo Fisher Scientific to determine the precise elemental composition of every item we evaluate. This is the same category of technology used by professional assayers and refineries, not an acid scratch test or a visual estimate.
The XRF machine reads the exact gold content of your item in seconds, non-destructively. Nothing is damaged, cut, or altered. The result tells us precisely what karat your item is and what percentage of it is pure gold, which is the basis for your offer. We walk you through the reading so you understand exactly where your number comes from.
Want to understand more about how gold price affects your offer? Read What Determines the Price of Gold and Silver.
How the Selling Process Works
Selling gold at PMR takes most customers 15 to 30 minutes from walking in to walking out with payment. Here is exactly what to expect.
Step 1: Bring your items in No appointment is required at any location, though you are welcome to schedule one if you prefer. Bring whatever gold you have — jewelry, coins, loose pieces, broken items, anything. There is no minimum and no requirement to sell everything you bring.
Step 2 : Private evaluation in your presence You are brought into one of our private buying offices — not a public counter. Your items are evaluated in front of you. The XRF analysis takes seconds per item. Our buyer explains what they are looking at, what purity the machine is reading, and how the spot price applies to your specific piece.
Step 3: A clear, itemized offer We present an offer based on the testing results and the day’s spot price. There is no pressure to accept. You can ask questions, take time to think, or walk away with your items at any point. We will never rush you.
Step 4: Same-day payment If you accept the offer, payment is made the same day. We can pay by check or cash depending on location and transaction size. You leave with your money.
If you are not near one of our locations, we also offer a mail-in service for securely shipping silver for evaluation.
Why Sellers Choose PMR Over Other Options
There are several ways to sell gold, and the right choice depends on what matters most to you. Here is an honest comparison.
PMR vs. pawn shops: Pawn shops buy gold to resell at retail, which means they need a margin built into their offer. PMR buys based on intrinsic metal value as a direct buyer with refinery relationships. That structural difference typically means a meaningfully higher offer per gram at PMR. Additionally, pawn shop transactions happen at a public counter. PMR transactions happen in a private room.
PMR vs. mail-in gold buyers: Mail-in services require you to ship your valuables to an unknown facility, wait days for a quote, and then decide whether to accept or pay return shipping. You have no ability to ask questions during the evaluation, observe the testing, or negotiate in real time. With PMR, you are present for every step. Read more: How to Safely Buy and Sell Gold
PMR vs. jewelry stores: Most jewelry stores that offer to buy gold are doing so to either melt the piece or resell it in their own showcase. Their offers reflect their retail model. PMR is a dedicated buyer — evaluating and purchasing gold is the core of what we do, not a side service.
PMR vs. online marketplaces: Selling on eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace takes time, carries risk, and requires you to know enough about your item to price it accurately. Most sellers do not know their item’s precise purity — which means they either overprice and get no offers, or underprice and leave money behind. Our evaluation removes that uncertainty. Read more: Gold Refineries That Buy From the Public
What Customers Say About PMR
Is Now a Good Time to Sell Gold?
Gold prices move daily based on global economic conditions — inflation expectations, interest rate decisions, geopolitical events, and currency strength all play a role. In recent years, gold has seen historic highs driven by a combination of these factors.
We do not offer financial advice, and we are not going to tell you when to sell. What we can tell you is that an evaluation costs nothing. Knowing what your gold is worth today gives you the information you need to make the decision yourself.
Check our live gold spot price to see where the market is right now. For more context on what has driven recent prices, read our guide to gold and silver price trends.
What About Scrap Gold, Broken Jewelry, and Dental Gold?
All of it is welcome. Scrap gold — broken chains, single earrings, bent rings, dental crowns and bridges — is evaluated by its metal content, not its condition or aesthetics. A broken 18-karat gold necklace contains the same gold per gram as a pristine one.
If you are unsure whether something is real gold or gold-plated, bring it in. The XRF test will tell you within seconds. There is no charge for the evaluation whether you sell or not.
Learn the difference between gold types before you come in: Bullion vs. Scrap Gold — What You Should Know
Also Selling Silver, Platinum, or Coins?
PMR buys all precious metals. If you have silver jewelry, flatware, or coins alongside your gold, bring everything in a single visit. We evaluate and make offers on all of it. You do not need separate appointments for different items.
Looking to Sell Gold Near You?
PMR has locations in Tucson, Scottsdale, Coachella Valley, and San Diego, offering top payouts. Find a location near you:
Ready to find out what your gold is worth? Evaluations are free, no appointment is needed, and there is never any obligation to sell. If you are unable to make it to a PMR location, you can utilize our sell gold by mail service
Frequently Asked Questions
Every offer at PMR is based on two things you can verify independently: the live spot price (publicly available, updated in real time) and the XRF purity reading (performed in your presence). We show you both numbers and explain how the offer is calculated. You are never asked to trust a number you cannot understand.
No. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations during business hours. If you prefer a scheduled, dedicated time slot, you can book a free evaluation through our instant quote page.
Yes. Broken chains, bent rings, single earrings, and heavily worn pieces all contain the same gold per gram as undamaged items. Condition affects aesthetics, not metal content.
We use the Niton XRF Analyzer by Thermo Fisher Scientific — a non-destructive elemental analysis tool that reads the precise gold content of your item in seconds. Nothing is cut, scratched, or damaged during testing.
Payment is made the same day you sell. Available payment methods vary by location and transaction amount. Contact your nearest location for current payment options.
There is no minimum. You can bring one ring or an entire estate collection. We will evaluate everything and make an offer on whatever you choose to sell.
You are never obligated to accept. If you decline, your items are returned to you immediately. There is no fee for the evaluation.
Pawn shops lend against or buy items with a retail resale margin built into their offers. PMR buys based on intrinsic metal value through our refinery model. The result is typically a higher offer per gram and a private, professional environment rather than a public counter transaction.
Resources for Selling Gold
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Gold Refineries That Buy From The Public: What to Expect and What You’ll Get Paid Most gold refineries don’t deal with the public. They process bulk shipments from jewelers, manufacturers, and dental labs, not the single bracelet in your junk drawer or the gold coins you inherited from your grandmother.… Read more: Gold Refineries That Buy From The Public: What You Should Know - Safe-Haven Demand: How Geopolitical Uncertainty Drives Gold and Silver Prices
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