Category Archives: Selling Gold & Silver

How selling gold, silver, jewelry and silverware works at our Greenville shop.

What Is XRF Testing and Why It Means a Fair Price

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 testing […]

Best Places to Sell Gold & Silver in Greenville, SC (2026)

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 […]

How to Sell Gold in Greenville: What You’ll Actually Get Paid

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 cash. […]

How to Sell Silverware: Sterling vs Silver-Plated (Greenville Guide)

More from our shop how to sell coins here in the Upstate spot price vs premium, and what really sets your payout what XRF testing is and why it means a fair price About the shop. Written by the Hilliard family at Greenville Gold & Silver. We’ve been buying, testing, and paying cash for gold, […]

How to Sell Gold Without Getting Ripped Off in Greenville

Check it for yourself A little homework protects you. You can watch the live gold price yourself at Kitco, and the Federal Trade Commission publishes plain-English consumer guidance on selling gold and jewelry. The more you know walking in, the easier it is to tell a fair offer from a bad one. More from our […]