Sell Gold in Houston: Every Local Buyer, Checked

Homepage: family-owned since 1993 (two generations), 'fully bonded insurance policy', A+ BBB, affiliated with PCGS/NGC/IWJG, compliant with Texas Precious Metals Division and LeadsOnline. Describes 'state-certified scales and x-ray assay analyzers' with testing 'in front of you'. Free appraisals, immediate cash payment, 'No Appointment Needed: Walk-ins welcome'. Location noted as near Montrose/Galleria.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.

Gold-buying page: in business since 1953. Quotes: 'analyze your precious metals using our state of the art equipment, including x-ray assay, specific gravity scale, electronic resistance testing, and traditional acid testing if needed' and 'All of this is done right in front of you'. Header promises 'Free, No-Pressure Offer'. Walk-ins welcome, 'call ahead for faster service'. Has a dedicated Galleria gold-buyer landing page (7 min west of the Galleria on Westheimer).

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.

we-buy-gold-houston page: 'over 40 years' in business, licensed Houston gold buyer, buys coins, bars, bullion, jewelry. Selling process describes submitting info then scheduling 'a One-on-One Consultation', suggesting appointment-led rather than pure walk-in. No fee policy or testing method detail published — flagged for verification.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11; some details could not be confirmed — treat as their claim, and call ahead.

Homepage + /refining/ + /contact/: family-owned 'over 40 years' / 'since 1982'. Uses 'x-ray assay technology' per homepage, with quote 'everything is done right in front of you while you watch'. Refining page claims 'up to 99% of spot based on quantity'. Posts live retail bullion sell prices (e.g. Gold Eagle) but not buy rates for customer scrap. Walk-ins invited ('Stop by our store today'); free consultations bookable for $10k+ investors. Address/phone from contact page. Location is in the Galleria/Westheimer corridor.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.

Sell-scrap page: 'State-of-the-art x-ray fluorescence analyzer to test the purity of your metals', analysis 'directly in front of you', Texas-calibrated certified scales. Rare posted floor: '80% or better for good clean gold under a few ounces'. 'Free appraisal and there is never an obligation to sell.' 'No appointment necessary.' BBB-accredited since 1998 per site.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.

Homepage: 'advanced x-ray assay gold testing technology and certified precision scales to evaluate your items in front of you', 'live x-ray assay testing in front of you'. Claims 'no middlemen or hidden fees', live/real-time market pricing, licensed and bonded by City of Houston, family-owned. Walk-ins welcome 7am-10pm daily (unusually long hours — worth confirming); years in business not stated.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11; some details could not be confirmed — treat as their claim, and call ahead.

Location page: bills itself as America's largest precious metals refiner; refines karat scrap, jewelry, placer gold, coins, bench sweeps, bullion. 'There are no hidden fees—our services are clear, straightforward'. Pricing based on 'the amount of precious metal anticipated to be recovered and the current market price'. Walk-in drop-off during business hours; provides shipping insurance at no added cost. Primarily serves the trade (dealers, jewelers, pawnbrokers) but accepts general customers — best fit for bulk/scrap sellers, not single-ring consumers.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.

Homepage: buys 10k/14k/18k/24k gold with same-day payout, offers 'based on todays spot price'. Appointment-based: 'set up your appointment with Sell Gold Houston today'. Site is thin — no hours, no testing method, no fee policy, no years-in-business claim. Address and phone published on site but flagged for verification.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11; some details could not be confirmed — treat as their claim, and call ahead.

Houston-gold-buyers page: 'more than 40 years of experience', free appraisals, 'top dollar offers'. Galleria-adjacent location (Fountain View Dr, 77057). Walk-ins 'always welcome' though appointments encouraged. Lists three phone numbers on the page; no testing methodology or payout percentages published — flagged for verification.

Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11; some details could not be confirmed — treat as their claim, and call ahead.

Who pays the most for gold in Houston?

Nobody can say from public information alone: none of the 9 Houston-area buyers we checked publish an actual payout rate on their own website — every one asks you to come in for a quote. The top-scored national mail-in buyers publish rates of 80 to 90% of melt value before you ship, which gives you a number to hold any local offer against.

How many gold buyers in Houston publish their payout rates?

Of the 9 local buyers we checked on 2026-07-11, none publish a payout rate on their own website. 9 of the 9 describe how they test purity; the rest don't say. We list what each buyer's own site discloses so you can compare before you walk in.

Can I sell gold in Houston without visiting a shop?

Yes. National mail-in buyers serve Houston like anywhere else: they send an insured shipping kit, test your items, and pay by wire or check — and the top-scored ones publish their payout rates and insure the shipment in writing. Mailing gold out of Texas to sell it is legal; Texas's dealer rules (Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1956) regulate local dealers, not you.

How do Houston gold buyers test purity?

9 of the 9 buyers we checked describe testing on their own website — methods range from certified scales and acid testing to x-ray assay equipment, often done in front of you. A buyer willing to explain, in advance, how it tests and how the test becomes your price is disclosing more than one that just says "best prices."