Sell Gold in New York: Every Local Buyer, Checked

Homepage (buyersofnewyork.com): family-owned, 'over 30 years' / 'operating since the early 1990s'; buys gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, luxury watches, coins, estate and scrap gold. States items are 'tested on DCA-certified calibrated scales right in front of you' and mentions x-ray assay analysis. Displays karat/volume rate tables driven by live market data (dollar values render client-side, blank in static fetch). Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed for most items.

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

Homepage (newyorkgoldbuyers.com): claims 'up to 99% of spot' and '$0 Hidden Fees, Ever'; '30+ years of experience in the jewelry industry'. Buys gold, silver, diamonds, watches, coins, estate jewelry, scrap. 'No appointment required. Walk in, get tested, get paid.' References live gold spot price but posts no actual dollar rates. The 99% ceiling claim is a marketing maximum, not a posted schedule.

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

Homepage (mgsrefining.com): Diamond District precious-metal refinery, 40th-anniversary logo referenced, 40+ years recycling metals for jewelers, pawnbrokers, dentists, industrial clients. Displays live prices for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium. Describes acid testing, ultrasound assay, x-ray assay testing, and fire assay. IMPORTANT: primarily trade/B2B — site indicates the public can generally only sell coins and bars (plus silver up to 200 oz); scrap from the public is not accepted. Drop-off in person or ship-your-lot options. Hours not published on page fetched.

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.

Gold-buyers page (martinbuschjewelers.com/pages/gold-buyers-in-new-york-city): Financial District jeweler, self-described 'oldest continuously open jewelry store in the area'. States they use 'electronic testers, acid tests, or scratch tests' and consider craftsmanship/antique value. Offers 30% more value for store credit or trade vs cash. Links a live Kitco gold chart but posts no in-house buy rates. Mentions knowing values 'for insurance purposes' (appraisal context, not shipment insurance).

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

Sell-gold page (diamondsourcenyc.com/sell-gold/): 'over 25 years' in business; buys 9K–24K gold jewelry, bars, bullion, coins, scrap, dental gold, diamonds, watches, platinum. Claims 'up to 99% of current spot market value' with 'live COMEX spot pricing'. Same-day cash. Insured shipping label offered for its mail-in option. Contact email is a gmail address, which reads less corporate but address/phone/hours all published on-site.

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

Sell-gold page (globalgoldandsilver.com/sell-gold): 'Since 2008'; Manhattan (45th St) and Bay Ridge Brooklyn storefronts with phones published. Buys gold jewelry, scrap, diamond jewelry, watches, coins, bullion. 'We ascertain purity, weight, and value—often through the careful, gentle process of hand-testing your gold.' Accepts walk-ins or appointments; also offers free FedEx mail-in kit and cites BBB 'A' accreditation and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. No payout percentages or rates posted; hours not published on the page fetched.

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

We-buy-gold page + Manhattan locations page (gempawnbrokers.com): 'Founded... since 1947', '70+ years in business', licensed by NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs. Buys gold jewelry, bullion, bars, coins, scrap, silver, platinum (explicitly does not buy palladium). 'Every appraisal is free, transparent, and comes with no obligation to sell.' Walk-in, no appointment required at any location. Hours vary per store and are listed only on individual location pages, so not captured here.

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 (47stbuyers.com): 'over 30 years' in the Diamond District; buys gold, diamonds, silver coins, luxury watches, designer/antique/estate jewelry. Site self-contradicts on hours ('actually opened 7 days a week from 9am – 9pm' vs '6 days a week' elsewhere), hence the verify flag. Walk-ins and appointments both offered ('call or email to set up an appointment'). No posted rates or fee policy.

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 New York?

Nobody can say from public information alone — but only 2 of the 8 New York-area buyers we checked (Buyers of New York, Manhattan Gold & Silver) publish an actual payout rate on their own website. The rest ask 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 New York publish their payout rates?

Of the 8 local buyers we checked on 2026-07-11, 2 publish a payout rate on their own website. 8 of the 8 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 New York without visiting a shop?

Yes. National mail-in buyers serve New York 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 New York to sell it is legal; New York's dealer rules (NYC Admin. Code (DCWP dealer license); N.Y. Tax Law 1115(a)(27)) regulate local dealers, not you.

How do New York gold buyers test purity?

8 of the 8 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."