Sell Gold in Phoenix: Every Local Buyer, Checked

Homepage: in business since 2008, BBB A+, 'By Appointment Only' on a 'one-on-one confidential basis for safety and security'. Second location at 1820 E. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ 85225. Payout claim is a citation of a third-party ABC News test, not a posted rate. No published rates or fee policy.

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

Scottsdale gold buyer page: 'The Valley's Premier Jeweler Since 1971', 'established more than half a century ago'. GIA-certified evaluators, 'no-pressure offer'. Appointment scheduling offered but walk-ins appear accepted. Additional stores in Avondale, Surprise, Glendale, Chandler (addresses not on this page). Insurance appraisals offered as a service, but no coverage of customer items mentioned. Hours not published on the fetched page.

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

Homepage: 'Our Family has been in the Jewelry Industry since 1952', 'fully licensed and insured', BBB member, 'No appointment necessary'. Mesa location page publishes the street address ('1 Block southwest of Main on Power Road at Alder') and hours; site says 3 Valley locations plus a Prescott sister store, but the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe pages do not publish street addresses — only Mesa is address-verified. Testimonial cites $1,875 paid vs a competing $1,222.75 offer.

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

Homepage: address given as 'between Sharon & Sweetwater' on Cave Creek Rd; free appraisal by appointment or phone pre-evaluation. Site copyright reads '1999-2012', suggesting the site has not been updated in years — address, phone, and the up-to-98% claim may be stale. No hours, testing method, or fee policy published.

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.

Phoenix location page: names the store manager (Olga Cottone), publishes hours, and states appraisals use 'the Thermo Fisher Scientific x-ray assay Analyzer... no damage, no guesswork'. 'Walk-ins are welcome at all PMR locations... you can book an appointment at our Phoenix location to guarantee immediate service.' Multi-location chain (also Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson). Despite the name, positioned as a retail buyer, not an industrial refiner. Years in business not stated on the page.

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

Gold & silver page: 'Phoenix's premier gold and silver seller and buyer'; buys coins, silverware/flatware, jewelry, broken/out-of-fashion jewelry, dental gold. Site banner indicates established 1988 (~35+ years). Walk-in implied; notable for a late-night service window until midnight. No pricing formulas, testing method, or fee policy published.

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

Phoenix location page: bills itself as part of 'America's Largest Precious Metals Refiner'; accepts karat scrap, jewelry, placer gold, coins, bench sweeps. 'There are no hidden fees—our services are clear, straightforward.' Shipping insurance provided at no cost via their Express Shipping Program. Audience is described as 'precious metal dealers, jewelers, estate buyers, coin dealers, pawnbrokers' — primarily trade-facing; terms for individual consumers walking in with a few pieces of jewelry are unclear.

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: 'Walk-ins Welcome! No appointment needed', free evaluation, 'typically less than an hour from start to finish'. Site displays live gold/silver spot prices on its calculator but does not publish its own buyback percentages. Years-in-business claims are inconsistent on the same site ('10+ years' vs '27+ Years Trusted' in footer).

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

Homepage: '25+ years of trust', winner of 'Best of Scottsdale for 13 years straight'. Appointment-only model ('available by appointment Monday through Friday'). Quote: 'each individual who inspects, grades, and prices your piece has attended and passed these rigorous GIA classes and exams'. No rates, fees, or insurance published.

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

Homepage: primarily a bullion/coin dealer that also buys — 'Need to sell your coins or bars? We offer a free appraisal and cash payment for your old gold and silver.' Displays live spot prices for gold/silver/platinum/palladium but not its own buyback rates. Hours, years in business, testing method, and appointment policy not found on homepage — buy-side detail is thin; best suited to coins/bars sellers.

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 Phoenix?

Nobody can say from public information alone: none of the 10 Phoenix-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 Phoenix publish their payout rates?

Of the 10 local buyers we checked on 2026-07-11, none publish a payout rate on their own website. 7 of the 10 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 Phoenix without visiting a shop?

Yes. National mail-in buyers serve Phoenix 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 Arizona to sell it is legal; Arizona's dealer rules (Ariz. Rev. Stat. 44-1602) regulate local dealers, not you.

How do Phoenix gold buyers test purity?

7 of the 10 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."