Buyers Gold

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Have you tried selling your gold to those gold buyers which offer a bonus and what was their pay scale?
   I've seen those slick advertised gold buyers with pretty women offering to buy your gold for a large sum. It sounds too good to be true and more like mafia style advertising. Did anyone get ripped off by sending their gold in the mail?

   • ANSWER:
     I have sold my old gold before. The company I use is American Gold and Silver Exchange. They have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Visit their website at http://www.americangoldandsilverexchange.com

     Hope this helps!!

2. QUESTION:
   I have gold to sell. Do those TV announced gold buyers really work or is it better to pawn?
   I received the envelope to send in my gold, but I'm kind of unsure of whether to send it or not. Does anyone know how the pay is?

   • ANSWER:
     Take it to a coin shop. Definitely do not take it to a pawn shop. I know someone who used the envelope thing and she seemed happy with what she got though. Personally, I think you'll get more from a coin place - with the added benefit that you will walk out with cash rather than waiting and wondering if the envelope thing is a scammer.

3. QUESTION:
   Why do gold buyers complain the value of dollar is declining?
   Is that not the reason they buy gold in the first place? or do they want the dollar to rise just like gold?. ???? The problem when the dollar gets back on track then gold will decline... right?

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4. QUESTION:
   How much per gram or ounce do gold buyers pay for old gold?
   I know the price of gold is over 00.00 per ounce right now, but I'm wondering what jewelers and pawn brokers pay for your unwanted old gold. Has anyone sold their old gold and know exactly what they were paid per ounce or gram?

   • ANSWER:
     The quoted price of gold (,100 plus per ounce) is for pure gold (24 carats). Most reputed jewellers will pay you the current market price for the pure gold portion of the jewellery. However, since most jewellery in North America is made from lower quality gold (often 18 carats or less), you will get less than ,100/ounce. As for pawn brokers, they may pay whatever they can get away with. I would advise you to talk to more than one jeweller before selling your jewellery.

5. QUESTION:
   Scrap Gold Buyers on eBay: How do you find your treasures and profits?
   eBay is saturated with fine gold jewellery. How do you sift through it all in order to find your pieces? What are your secrets, tricks, etc? I realize some undesirable keywords can be eliminated in search like gold fill, gold plate, etc. But there has to be a better way than scrolling through hundreds of listings.

   • ANSWER:
     Use a tool like this: http://www.offcost.com/ebay

6. QUESTION:
   How do you deal with gold buyers?
   I don't want to get scammed. How do I get them to offer the highest price possible? Do I visit various stores and to see which offers the highest then return to the one who did?

   • ANSWER:
     dude -- they're all scams. what you want is an old, established jeweler -- a firm or guy who's been in business for at least 20 years and has a reputation to protect.

     btw -- do you know how many troy ounces are in a pound? is gold priced in troy ounces or regular ounces? and how do you tell what the carat [quality] of gold items are?

7. QUESTION:
   how do I apply for a job with midwest gold buyers?
   I hear they pay well and have great incentives, does anyone have an idea how to apply for them? i tried online and in store and no one had an answer for me.

   • ANSWER:
     You find out where their Human Resources Dept is located and send your resume

8. QUESTION:
   How safe is the internet when useing buyers of gold,is there any standards.jesuit?
   Simply are there any risk or is it that safe as suggested.

   • ANSWER:
     Better to hawk it around shops, to compare offers. Sending it off will probably get you an offer, and a pay out, but you will never know whether you could have got more for it. You cannot value it properly, without knowing the purity; I would not buy it from you on eBay, as suggested, for that reason.

9. QUESTION:
   Anyone know anything about working for midwest gold buyers?

   Ok for some reason my additional comments about this question didnt show up but... I had an interview with them today for a position as an assistant manager/store buyer the position sounded almost too good to be true, at least as far as pay & incentives were concerned. so im just wondering if its a legitimate comany to work for?

   • ANSWER:
     Many of these type businesses have been sprouting up since gold prices have flown off the charts. Check the BBB to see if they have complaints---OR--- do a web search using "midwest_gold_buyers_ripoff " as a search criteria. That will give you an idea of just how 'legit" they are"....

10. QUESTION:
    Will a Gold buyers shop take a Gold plate?
    My mom was looking through some old things to sell and she found three Plates she got for a wedding Gift back in the day. They are glass plates and the rims of the plates are coated with 18 Karat Gold.

    I wanted to know if I brought these in to a place that buys gold to melt down would they be willing to buy them or do they only deal in Gold Jewelery?

    • ANSWER:
      In my experience they only like to deal with gold jewelry or items that are entirely gold. If the plate were entirely gold, I'd say you'd probably be able to do this. However, since only part of the plate is gold, and since the extraction would be somewhat difficult, I don't think they would want to.

      The best thing to do would be to call your nearest cash for gold place and ask them.

11. QUESTION:
    Has anyone tried CT Gold Buyers in Wallingford, CT?
    I'm looking to sell 2 weddings bands that are not used. I was wondering if anyone has tried CT Gold Buyers or any other place in Connecticut to sell their wedding bands. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      No but send them to me and I'll give to .00

12. QUESTION:
    Is it safe to approach gold buyers to sell my gold jewelry?

    • ANSWER:
      Most gold buyers buy based on weight. The price of gold fluctuates, and many more people are buying now than in recent times. Because gold is on the rise, I would suggest that you take your jewelry to a reputable jeweler for sale.

      It is possible that some of your jewelry would be worth more because of gems, etc, and some worth less because it is plated, etc.

      You can visit three different jewelers and get their bids on the items. Then you will have a pretty good idea of their value.

13. QUESTION:
    How can I sell gold in large scale and how to find international buyers without caught up to scammers.?
    If I look forward to sell Gold in large scale to the international market in a legal way, how should I escape scammers or fraud? And how should I find buyers.

    • ANSWER:
      This is a complex question.

      Have a look a these websites, they will at least teach you the basics.

      http://www.ehow.com/how_2086245_sell-gold.html

      http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/12/16/3-golden-rules-for-selling-your-gold-jewelry-and-coins/

      http://buying-gold.goldprice.org/2007/07/selling-gold-on-ebay.html

14. QUESTION:
    thinking to sell some gold i have but i dont trust gold buyers!! any suggestions?
    I would like to sell some gold for top dollars and i dont know where to start any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      There are few gold buyer stores that enjoy a good reputation and not too many might want to pay top dollars for your gold. I would like to share a link where you can start your research

      good luck

15. QUESTION:
    Does Cash For Gold USA pay 3x More than other Online Gold Buyers?
    Hello, I need to know if anyone used Cash For Gold USA, I have some jewelry that I'm trying to sell, need fast cash NOW.
    Thank You

    • ANSWER:
      My sister sold some jewelry to http://cashforgoldusa.com and she was happy with the payment. Also, a news channel made an investigation and found this company paying more than others.
      Check them out.

      PS: I got the phone number from the site, call them! (888)-465-3808

16. QUESTION:
    Whats with all the advertisements by gold buyers on tv?
    I remember the first one i saw was the "cash man" with the extremely cheesy theme song and dancing showgirls in the background, ending with the resounding "OH YEAH" at the end. A few months passed and i've probably at least seen 5-6 other commercials trying to get at the same thing. Its kinda pathetic, im not sure if that's the correct word to describe what i think of them, but i guess its just the imagery of these grown men fighting over this one thing

    • ANSWER:
      There are always people out there ready to take advantage of desperate people or ignorant people looking for some extra money. In a bad economy they seem to multiply like flies. Almost any local jeweler will buy used jewelry and in most cases offer more for it than the TV pitchmen.

17. QUESTION:
    Who buys gold for the best price other than those slick advertising gold buyers on tv?

    • ANSWER:
      I've taken profits from my trading accounts (stocks) and am sitting on the money for now as I expect gold and silver will drop in February. Nothing ever moves indefinitely in a straight line, even precious metals.

      When gold drops to 0 or thereabouts, I'll start to nibble.

      I would never ever consider buying or selling gold from a TV dealer under any circumstances. In this day of Google, it is simple enough to figure things out without having to settle for stupid TV nonsense designed to make me feel secure. When it comes to spending money intended to help provide for my later years, I need to keep my eyes open every moment. TV ads are for the lazy, uninformed and foolish. I check everything out. I also know from friends in the business that virtually all those TV ads are scams.

      If I were selling old gold (jewelry) of my own, I'd research. As a matter of fact, some bullion distributors also buy gold. It never hurts to call them if you have accounts with them and ask for their suggestions. As for determining best price, it's important to watch the price of gold daily and throughout the day if possible to log on. Day-to-day and intra-day fluctuations aside, the trend is your friend in most investment vehicles and should be watched constantly.

18. QUESTION:
    Will Midwest Refineries pay more for gold jewelry than Gold Buyers of America?

    • ANSWER:

19. QUESTION:
    how can i meet with buyers for gold dust and rough diamonds?
    Hi,am John.Please send me email:john.kamara60@yahoo.com I will like to meet you.Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Depends on where you are located.

20. QUESTION:
    I have a question for all you Warcraft Gold Buyers out there?
    What is a reputable Warcraft Gold Website that won't steal your credit card number, or just take the money and not give you gold?

    Also, what are the "average rates" for dollars to gold?

    i.e. .00=4000g
    .00=2500g

    etc, etc.

    Thanks,
    Fredwinstrungi

    • ANSWER:
      I hope you enjoy gambling.
      What you're doing when you're buying gold is gambling with your account.

      Chances are you will cash out and get away without getting caught.

      But big MMO companies such as Blizzard has been cracking down one RMT (Real Money Trade). You may try to log in one day and find that you've been perma-banned.

      These RMT sites aren't exactly low profile about their actions. They have characters logged into major cities like Orgrimmar and Ironforge /shouting advertisements.

      And gold isn't as cheap as you're estimating. It varies with each server, I'm sure.

      4000g is about , 2500g is about according to IGE

21. QUESTION:
    i sent a 21k gold jewelry which weigh 27grm to us gold buyers and i got 621 dollars six hundred and 21 dollar?
    is it a good buy?

    • ANSWER:
      It doesn't sound too bad actually.

      The current price of a gold troy ounce is 5.92.

      A troy ounce = 31.1034768 grams

      27g/1ozt = .86807 or 86.807%

      5.92 * .86807 = 3.76

      You had 21K gold and therefore it wasn't pure so you must perform the following calculation:

      21K/24K = .875

      .875 * 803.76 = 3.29

      The actual value of your gold was 3.29, but provided that you couldn't smelt it yourself to resell then you got in my opinion a fair deal.

22. QUESTION:
    Are on line gold buyers any good?
    I have some 10k and 14k gold jewelry that I don't wear anymore.

    Has anyone ever tried Cash4Gold.com or Jewelsforcash? Any others that could be recommended?

    I've taken some jewelry to places that guy gold and they never give me that much.

    Anyone have a suggestion about how to sell my gold? Looking for safe and legal way to sell gold jewelry.

    • ANSWER:
      There are a lot of them out there, but only a few are reputable. Cash4Gold.com is one of them. Here is a review of their website: http://www.goldintomoney.com/company-reviews/cash4goldcom-company-review

      The online gold buyers are great because they are refiners, so you will get market prices for your gold and jewelry. It's better than going to a pawn shop or jewelry store because they have overhead, all they do is take a cut for the same exact service the online companies are providing.

23. QUESTION:
    Has anyone ever used US GOLD BUYERS. com?? ?
    I need to sell an old gold ring and don't want to bring it to a pawn shop!? Does anyone know if this USGOLDBUYERS.COM works or does anyone have any other suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      I have heard good things about GoldFellow. They pay shipping and insurance, and their web site tells you what they pay.

      https://www.goldfellow.com/index.aspx

      Grandpa

24. QUESTION:
    How much money do coin buyers usually pay for gold coins? Is it per gram?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends entirely on the coin. Some coins don't have any real numismatic value, so their price is going to be based on the gold content.

      Other coins have value as a numismatic item, and so are going to be worth more than the gold value in them.

25. QUESTION:
    I want to sell scrap gold direct to refiners in the u.k. Where can I find reliable buyers ?
    I dont want to deal with the middlemen or all those companies who advertise on tv and actually pay a pittance.Just an established refiner who would buy scrap gold/silver could anyone recommend a refiner anywhere in the u.k. ?

    • ANSWER:
      yeah, well, the refiners are not going to want to deal with the tiny quantities you would bring them - that's why there are middlemen . to buy small quantities from individuals and then they sell large quantities to the refineries

26. QUESTION:
    Gold Buyers in New York?
    Which Gold Buyers in New York are the best?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi!
      I believe that Fast Cash is the place you should go. The service is amazing! My brother told me about them (gave me their phone#) and already I had 2 great deals with them. You can find them here 100 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035. If you have any questions, you can call them (212) 470-8888 or visit their website www.fastcashny.com.

      P.S. The staff is really professional (polite, friendly, knowledgeable).

27. QUESTION:
    Give me contacts of gold buyers in SINGAPORE. I want to sell gold from Papua New Guinea to them?

    • ANSWER:
      ask in SINGAPORE

28. QUESTION:
    What is the money value of the 50 dollar gold buffalo coin?
    My sister- in- law gave me 10 .00 gold buffalo coins that she purchased 3/2011. Are they worth anything? How much gold do these coins have? Will gold buyers buy them?

    • ANSWER:
      If they are the real thing (and not some sort of copy), they each contain 1 troy ounce of gold, which means that each coin would be worth a minimum of 00 right now, although the "Buffs" usually sell for more than just their gold price.

      As I mentioned, there have been a lot of cheap copies made that are usually just plated with a few cents worth of gold. Copies should say "copy" on them somewhere, but you could always take them to a coin dealer to have them checked.

29. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place to sell broken gold jewelry?
    I have a broken gold necklace and want to sell it. However, I have seen in many news stories that those gold buyers in the mall, and on TV, are scammers and only give you a fraction of the gold's actual worth. Who should I look to sell to? Jewelry store?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, do not go to one of the places that pay you a portion of what ever gold is selling for via the stock market. The "Cash for Gold" places will scam you for as little as 30% of what the true price of gold is that day.

      Every city has one place in town that pays what ever the stock market (or very very close to what the stock market is that day) is at that day. So if you have an ounce of gold, and gold is at 1,100, they will give you 1,100. They then sell sell it to a guy who melts it down and makes it into rings, and triples the price and resales it at places like Kay Jewelers (huge scam btw).

      So what you need to do is call around to each place in town that buys gold and ask them how much they pay. Usually the best one is just called "Gold and Silver" and is not a pawn shop. A pawn shop will give you about 40-60% on gold. Make some calls. And do not look on Craigslist for a private buyer, they pay about 80% of the true price--all they do is run to the gold shop and make 20% off what you just sold.

      Hope this helps.

30. QUESTION:
    Are there still Egyptian gold in private families today, passed down from tomb raiders and buyers?
    THERE'S GOT TO BE. They can't ALL be in museums. And I'm sure tomb raiders and such kept passing it down until some 21st century girl today has it in a glass case at home and looks at it with fond memories of her no good thieving great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandpappie.

    • ANSWER:
      Lol at great-great-great grandpappie.
      I think so too. There has to be. There are private collections that we've heard about or it's in museums. But the ones unaccounted for must be currently held onto in secrecy, in a private private collection. It's interesting to imagine how it was passed down through the families. Actually, it's hard, but I imagine there's still gold in private families.

31. QUESTION:
    what does the gold buyer do with the gold he bought from you?
    I want to know what the gold buyer does after he has bought your gold at the store or in the mall at the stand?

    • ANSWER:
      First thing to realize is that someone who buys your gold rarely if ever does the refining. Usually, they will wait until they have a sizable quantity of gold and then send that to one of the big refiners like Hoover & Strong. The reason they want a big batch is because it costs about 0 for Hoover & Strong to even take the gold. They then melt it down, and refine it through a number of processes and then pay the original person a percentage of the price the raw gold is worth.

32. QUESTION:
    Has anyone used US Gold Buyers? What was your experience?

    • ANSWER:
      They are like any other scrap metal buyer.. they will pay you pennies on the dollar for your precious metal...

33. QUESTION:
    Is there a U.S Gold buyers in Florida? if so where can I find it?
    Or any other business that buy scrap gold in FL?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes,many depending upon where you live
      Simply do a google search for "gold buyers (your city, FL)

34. QUESTION:
    Looking for Gold Dust serious buyers for our mines in West Africa.?
    On behalf of some mines owners in West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Mali) I m looking for an established gold refinery in the States, Asia or anywhere else to enter into a monthly contract. If anyone has any kind of information on this I will truly appreciate the help. Please let me know.

    • ANSWER:
      I can't comment on refineries in North America but I'm well aware of the Johnson-Matthey gold refinery in Enfield, London & I'm also well aware of the Rand Refinery in Johannesburg (links below).

      If you are wanting to sell your gold on international markets, it will be necessary to have your gold refined at an internationally respected refinery (as these two refineries are) with their stamp upon it stating it to be 99.999% pure gold.

35. QUESTION:
    in the philippines are there buyers of gold bars that weighs 6kg each , how much does it cost each bar?

    • ANSWER:
      A troy ounce is 31.1 grams, thus, there are 32.15 troy ounces in a kilogram.
      You can find the current price per troy ounce here:
      http://www.kitco.com/market/

36. QUESTION:
    Who are the biggest buyers of gold?
    the biggest country that buys gold

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know.

37. QUESTION:
    How to we find Gold Sellers in America?
    We are Regal gold buyers, and we buy all forms of gold. How do be find clients online, who are ready to sell their scrap gold to us? We provide the best rate in the whole of America

    • ANSWER:
      I think Online is best for finding a reliable suppliers/buyers contract info for Gold try http://www.hellotrade.com/buyers/ for any buyers info all over the country or research more in Google for finding a better solutions.

38. QUESTION:
    How to become a Gold Buyer?
    Gold Buyer training
    Looking to buy gold jewelry for scrap value and investment.
    I can finance my own buys I just need help getting set up with training and proper licensing.
    Can some one point me in the right direction for learning how to test gold and weight it properly so as to determine value?
    Also where would I go to obtain information on proper licensing in my state, I live in Connecticut.

    • ANSWER:
      lol, I think you have to be skeevy and Master Cheese to pull it off.

39. QUESTION:
    GOLD, How do I get 1450 per ounce of pure gold?
    We have dodgy gold buyers, but how do you get gold price when you hold a few ounces?

    • ANSWER:
      Since you asked about "pure gold", you must be referring to gold coins or bullion. (Most gold jewelry will be 10K, 14K, or 18K gold - not "pure".)

      I understand your apprehension about gold buyers. As a former gold buyer I am quite aware that gold buyers don't enjoy a sparkling reputation. However, we are not all the same. More importantly, even a trustworthy gold buyer needs to make a living. So he would have to subtract a commission from your items' value when calculating his price.

      A few ounces of pure gold or even gold jewelry is worth a bundle right now. I assume you'd rather get the whole price than share it in the form of a buyer's commission. My new book, Secrets of a Successful Gold Buyer, exlains the details of gold buying. It also shares the names, phone numbers, and web addresses of the organizations that gold buyers sell to. You can sell your items to them too - and get the price that the gold buyer gets.

      This book is quite inexpensive comparing to the value of the information. A gold buyer's commission on even one necklace would cost you more than the book. Plus, you can visit my website if you'd like to learn more first:

      http://www.beagoldbuyer.com/

      Secrets of a Successful Gold Buyer is available now on Amazon:

      http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615456081/beagobu-20

      I started as a gold buyer when I found out about one of these companies and sent in a few old silver necklaces. They sent me back a check, and the rest is history. Who knows? You might see how easy it is and decide to move further with it too, whether full-time, part-time, or even through gold parties with friends.

40. QUESTION:
    Selling gold to precious metal buyers...?
    I have just started importing gold into the country and its proving difficult to find info of buyers apart from local jewellers. Any one knows where I can find companies that buy precious metals?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.allamericangold.com

      I deal with them and they are very good.
      Today gold is 8.00 oz.

41. QUESTION:
    good, trusting gold buyers.?
    does anyone know about any legit places to sell my gold? a place that gives you the best price for your gold and doesn't screw you over?
    i live in NJ.

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t know what cash4gold will pay. I do know from my past experience, that I sent them a scrap jewelry ring and they paid me .26. I rejected the offer and they returned my ring promptly. I then found another company, http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ that paid me 3 for the same ring!! and they enclosed a track able Fedex pack along with 0 insurance as opposed to some crappy envelope from cash4gold that you cant even track. I really got burned a couple of times using a couple of different cash for gold companies but with http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ I feel I finally found one that I could really trust with my valuables.

42. QUESTION:
    How much would this gold cost>?
    I have 18K Gold rings and bracelet that weighs 150 grams total. some rings have small Diamonds on them also.

    How much would this cost If I will sell them in reputable gold buyers?

    • ANSWER:
      Depends, are you stupid enough to think this is a gold selling website?

43. QUESTION:
    where i can find international buyers for my 24 carat gold plated gift articles?
    24 carat gold plated gift articles

    • ANSWER:
      hi, maybe you can try advertise in this website 88db, and perhaps there would be buyer who's interested in buying your 24 carat gold plated gift articles

44. QUESTION:
    How to sell a gold mine in Mexico?
    I have a question for anybody who knows about gold mining. My uncle, who lives in Mexico recently found and registered a gold mine. According to experts it is "rich" in gold, lead, and silver...Therefore he wants to sell it, so he asked me to look for buyers here in the US or Canada. Japanese buyers have already visited the mine and gave him an offer, however he wants more offers. How do i look for gold mine buyers, i can't seen to find anything in google... Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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45. QUESTION:
    what company is a reputable gold buyer?
    I have some gold I am thinking of selling. Some krugerrands and jewelry. What commissions should I expect to pay?

    • ANSWER:
      For scrap gold and jewelry i recommend cash4gold:
      http://www.goldintomoney.com/company-reviews/cash4gold-remains-committed-to-complete-customer-satisfaction

      For the Krugerrand, it's hard to say. But your first stop should be coin dealers in your area. You want to shop them around for the best price you can find.

46. QUESTION:
    How much is 4 ounces of gold jewelry worth?
    I would like to sell some gold jewelry that I have. In total, the weight is about 4 ounces. What would this sell for if I were to sell it to a jeweler, pawn broker or gold buyer. Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      4 oz of gold jewelry is not 4 ounces of gold. It depends on if it is 10 k or 22k. I actually just sold some old jewelry through the goldkit.com folks. I got 5 for 2 broken chains, a gold tooth, a completely smashed watch and 2 10k rings. I was happy with that....you can send your jewelry to them and ask for a phone quote. If you don't want to accept what they offer, they will send it back. Shipping both ways is free.

47. QUESTION:
    I am looking for your results when working with an online gold buying company?
    I need to sell gold - old jewelry so I am looking for what you sold, how much you got, timing on payment, why you decided to work with the particular gold buyer that you did and if you would work with them again. There are so many gold buying companies out there so any actual experiences would help me decide who to sell my gold to. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      This company is very well known for buying gold:

      http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

48. QUESTION:
    Is the price of gold jewelry different than the price of gold bars?
    I called a local gold buyer and he told me that the price per ounce for gold jewelry differs from the price per ounce for gold bars. I thought that it didn't really matter. I have pure 24 karat gold items and I thought I could get at least 00 per ounce, the official price for gold per ounce. Is this wrong? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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49. QUESTION:
    anybody use empire gold buyers?
    curious as to if anybody has used it and if it was a scam or if they paid you. it says its ok by the BBB. I cant think of the word but if you have experience, let me know before i sent jewelry off

    • ANSWER:
      Keep you gold. They are probably not a scam but they'll pay pennies on the dollar the true worth of your gold. There'll be a day soon when you'll be able to take your gold into a bank, have it weighed and walk out with some of the new currency that replaces the dollar.

50. QUESTION:
    Where is the best place online to sell my gold?
    Looking for a fair and good paying online gold buyer. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Clark Howard.com (the guy from CNN) was screaming on TV not to do this.
      They will offer you much less than half of what any pawn shop will offer you.
      Once your send in your gold - they melt it - so there is no chance of getting it back in case you are dissatisfied with your measly check.
      /