Sell Gold in San Diego: Every Local Buyer, Checked
Evidence gathered 2026-07-11 from each buyer’s own website.
9 local buyers checked — 0 publish an actual payout rate. Everything below is what each buyer’s own site discloses: address, hours, pricing claims, and how (or whether) they say they test your gold. These local listings are not scored; only the national buyers on the full rankings carry a Gold Buyer Score.
The scored tier: national buyers that ship from anywhere
Mail-in buyers serve San Diego the same way they serve every metro — an insured kit to your door. These three score highest on our public methodology; Offramp, which operates this site, currently ranks first and is scored on the same rubric as everyone else.
Offramp
Publishes its payout rate (80–90% of melt) and prices every offer from an x-ray assay on video.
Worthy
Auction model with the best assay proof in the industry: independent GIA/IGI grading reports you keep.
GoldFellow
The most price-transparent buyer — publishes its actual daily buy prices. They're just not high.
Offramp publishes its payout rate before you ship and prices every offer from an assay you can watch — offrampgold.com.
The San Diego buyers, one by one
9 checked · 0 post a rate · read 2026-07-11 from each buyer’s own site
Gold Refinery of San Diego
Dedicated buyer5859 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 516-4653
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, walk-ins welcome
Payout · Pays "up to 99% of the market price"; "We will beat any verifiable offer"
Testing · Site says they test and weigh your gold right in front of you; also advertises an x-ray assay service on a dedicated page.
Site states operating since 2008 ("over 18 years as the city's most trusted gold refinery"), lists CA State License Number 3711-1905, displays JBT Listed Gold Jewelry Buyer badge, and employs a full-time in-house GIA Graduate Gemologist.
Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.
Precious Metals Refinery (PMR) — La Jolla
Refiner4445 Eastgate Mall, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121
(760) 800-2213
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, closed Sat–Sun
Payout · "We will beat ANY written offer in San Diego!"
Testing · Site describes a Thermo Fisher x-ray assay analyzer giving "a precise reading of purity and metal content — no damage, no guesswork."
Location page says "PMR invites you into our private buying offices, ensuring you're never separated from your valuables." Displays BBB review badge, GIA-trained staff, and Jewelers of America membership. Multi-city chain with a real San Diego (La Jolla/UTC) office.
Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.
Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers & Jewelry Buyers
Jeweler1851 San Diego Ave #130, San Diego, CA 92110 (buying offices also in La Mesa, Oceanside, Solana Beach)
(619) 299-1500
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, closed Sun–Mon (buying office)
Payout · "We offer some of the highest payouts"; "competitive payout based on current gold prices" — no numbers posted
Testing · Site says their experts quickly determine purity and value; specific testing method not described.
Multi-location San Diego jeweler with dedicated gold-buying offices; contact page confirms four buying locations with addresses and hours. Sell-gold page: "Every offer is based on the current market price of gold."
Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.
Coin Mart
Jeweler396 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1123
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, closed Sat–Sun
Payout · "Get a fair, expert evaluation and a same-day offer, no pressure" — no numbers posted
Testing · Testing method not described on site; emphasizes "Honest Evaluations" done same-day.
Family jewelry store, gold and coin buyer established 1959 ("65+ years"). Owner quote on site: "We don't have to be the most expensive store in town. We just have to be the most trusted." Walk-ins welcome. Legacy gold subpage 404s; data from live homepage.
Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.
San Diego Coin & Bullion
Dedicated buyer7420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #113, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-5222
Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm
Payout · "Competitive prices" and "fair buy prices" — no numbers posted
Testing · Testing method not described on site.
Coin and bullion dealer describing itself as "one of Southern California's leading precious metals firms" with "transparent pricing and expert guidance." Buys collector coins, numismatic rarities, and gold/silver bullion.
Not yet scored by our methodology. Everything above is what their own site states, read 2026-07-11.
San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Dedicated buyer907 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 236-9603
Weekdays until 6pm, Saturday until 5pm (opening times not stated)
Payout · Their site publishes no payout figure or pricing claim.
Testing · Testing method not described on site.
Footer lists "License # 37110819" plus BBB, JVC, and GIA affiliations; buys gold, diamonds, watches, and luxury goods from Gaslamp Quarter offices. Site copy appears dated (copyright 2008–2013), so details should be re-checked.
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.
CV Coins & Collectables
Dedicated buyer397 3rd Ave, Suite D, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-9154
Appointments encouraged; walk-ins preferred before 11am or after 2pm (full posted hours not found)
Payout · "Pay top dollar" for gold, silver, and platinum — no numbers posted
Testing · Testing method not described on site.
Coin shop claiming "Over 50 Years in Business" serving Chula Vista/South Bay; offers buying, selling, appraisals, and grading; displays BBB badges and accepts cryptocurrency payments.
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.
San Diego Coin Buyers
Dedicated buyer861 6th Avenue Suite 409, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 993-1206
By appointment only
Payout · Their site publishes no payout figure or pricing claim.
Testing · Testing method not described on site.
Downtown coin and bullion dealer "now surpassing 15 years in business," located near Petco Park/Gaslamp; provides professional coin appraisals for estates, legal cases, and tax reporting. Upstairs suite, appointment-only.
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.
Cal Coin and Jewelry
Dedicated buyer9019 Park Plaza Dr Ste E, La Mesa, CA 91942
(760) 315-3890
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, by appointment; closed Sat–Sun
Payout · "We will get you the best price on your unused or broken jewelry items"; separate page says they will match or beat any verified dealer's offer
Testing · Testing method not described on site; offers free evaluations with payment on the spot.
Family-owned buyer of coins, bullion, gold/silver jewelry, and watches; site states "Established 2021 | Industry Experience Since 2006." Notes they buy silver when "other buyers are not interested."
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.
How to read this list: we record only what each buyer publishes about itself — pricing, fees, testing, insurance — because that disclosure is itself the signal. No star ratings appear here because we haven’t independently scored these businesses. Details change; call before you drive.
California dealer rules
30 days before a local dealer may resell or melt (B&P 21636), one of the longest in the country (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 21636, 21641). That hold — and California’s licensing and ID rules — shapes how every San Diego shop above operates. Read the full California guide.
Not sure what your pieces are worth?
Ask Offramp — the concierge in the corner of this page — answers from spot price and published buyer evidence, so you walk into any San Diego shop already knowing your number. Ask Offramp is operated by Offramp, which is ranked on this site.
goldbuyer.io is operated by the team behind Offramp, one of the buyers scored on this site. Every buyer, including Offramp, is scored against the same public methodology with cited evidence, and Offramp's weaknesses are shown like everyone else's.
San Diego gold-selling questions
Who pays the most for gold in San Diego?
Nobody can say from public information alone: none of the 9 San Diego-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 San Diego 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 San Diego without visiting a shop?
Yes. National mail-in buyers serve San Diego 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 California to sell it is legal; California's dealer rules (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 21636, 21641) regulate local dealers, not you.
How do San Diego 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."
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