Selling your gold, silver, jewelry or other valuables can be a nerve-racking process. How do you know what your valuables are really worth? How can you be sure that you’re not getting ripped off? And if you’re in the market to buy gold bullion, silver bullion or vintage jewelry, how can you know whether you’re…

Thar’s gold in them thar hills! Well, sort of. While Washington has never had a Gold Rush like the one that started in California in 1848 or the Klondike strike of 1897, the Evergreen State has benefited from the rich history of gold mining in the Northwest. For a while, Walla Walla was the largest…

The doors to the Bellevue store opened and in walked a family — mother, father and three children — absolutely covered in dirt. “Even their car was dusty,” says Adam Richey of West Seattle Coins and Bellevue Rare Coins. “They walked in with these filthy paint buckets in their hands, all of them giddy and…

If you’re considering selling your gold, it’s not too late. The price of gold remains historically high. Back in 2001, gold was trading at just more than $250 an ounce. In September 2011, an ounce of the world’s favorite precious metal was fetching nearly $1,900. It’s been an incredible ride for gold investors over the…

The word “bullion” may conjure up images of pirates pillaging treasure chests or the military patrolling the golden bunkers of Fort Knox — but bullion isn’t just for the criminal class and the government. In fact, buying bullion is a great way to diversify your portfolio and (often) realize a great rate of return. How…

Gold is hot these days. Prices are reaching all-time highs, which is why it is a great time to sell the gold jewelry, collectable gold coins or gold bullion you’ve accumulated over the years. If you’ve decided to sell your gold and want to get the most for it, you need to understand how the…

You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about what a great time it is to sell your gold. With the economy still struggling, more and more people are selling their gold for cash. And it’s true that at around $1,700 an ounce, gold prices are near record highs. But you need to be careful…

You’ve probably heard about it on the news. At around $1,700 an ounce, prices for gold are near record highs. Gold buyers are looking for anything that has gold in it — there’s never been a better time to trade your old jewelry, dinnerware or coins for some cold, hard cash. The only question is:…

“Gold all time high!” “Sell us your gold for cash!” “Make a fortune off your old gold jewelry!”  Sound familiar? Everywhere you turn you’re bombarded with ads featuring gold dealers urging you to sell them your gold.  As of today, 1 ounce of gold is worth over $1600. Wow. And especially in these harsh economic…

Unused gold items that are broken, damaged or not being used are still valuable, including all gold and gold-containing products from broken gold jewelry and old gold dental crowns to gold collector’s coins. It might be gold bullion or bars, gold alloys, or just about anything that’s made of or contains some gold. What Is…

  We all have some broken jewelry lying around the house. Maybe a stone has fallen out of its setting or the clasp of an old necklace has given way to the ravages of time. Maybe it’s something sitting in your jewelry box that you haven’t worn in years. That unwanted or broken gold jewelry…

For centuries, if not millennia, gold has been considered one of the best investments of all. Buying and selling this precious metal has only become easier since the Internet became available. Using the internet gives sellers easy access to buyers who were once too far away to even know about, let alone do business with….

As people fall on hard times, many are liquidating their gold jewelry and coins to meet expenses. Unfortunately, the Better Business Bureau reports that many are getting swindled: The uptick in the gold trade has been accompanied by a spike in complaints against the gold buying industry. The good news is that unscrupulous companies are…

The main reason for investing in gold is its security. Unlike stocks, bonds and similar financial instruments, the value of gold cannot be fudged. Since it’s a physical commodity, assessing its value is as simple as weighing it and determining its purity. *Even though many people think of buying gold as an investment, there are…

Many are beginning to realize the immense value of unwanted, broken or unused gold. Jewelry store owners, coin dealers and even individuals are making investments, even as the economy continues to sour. However, to those that are new to gold-buying, one question still remains: Why would someone want to spend money on junk metals? After…