Short answer: the spot price is the live market price of the pure metal; the premium is the extra you pay over spot to buy a finished coin or bar. When you sell, you’re paid a share of the metal’s spot value; when you buy bullion, you pay spot plus a premium. Understanding both tells […]

Short answer: to sell coins, first figure out whether each coin is worth more for its metal (melt value) or its collector (numismatic) value — then take them to a knowledgeable local buyer who pays the higher of the two. Here’s how to tell the difference and get a fair price in the Upstate. Melt […]

Short answer: “cash for gold” simply means selling your gold jewelry, coins, or scrap to a buyer who tests it, weighs it, and pays you cash on the spot — usually in a few minutes. Here’s exactly how the process works and what to expect from a reputable shop. Step by step: how cash for […]

Short answer: XRF testing (X-ray fluorescence) is a fast, non-destructive way to read the exact metal content of your gold, silver, or platinum. It’s why a good buyer can price your items accurately and in the open — and why you should be wary of anyone who won’t test in front of you. What XRF […]

Short answer: the best place to sell gold or silver in Greenville is a licensed, well-reviewed local shop that tests your metal in front of you and pays cash the same day. Below is what to look for, and an honest look at the local options. What makes a good gold & silver buyer Transparent […]

The short answer: when you sell gold in Greenville, what you get paid comes down to three things — the live gold price, the purity (karat) of your gold, and how much it weighs. A reputable buyer tests and weighs your gold in front of you and pays a percentage of that melt value in […]