Sell Gold in Hawthorne for the Highest Cash Payout
South Bay Coin has paid top cash for gold across Hawthorne and the South Bay for over 45 years. Walk into our Hawthorne Blvd showroom for a free, no-obligation appraisal and leave with same-day cash.
The Best Place to Sell Gold in Hawthorne
If you want to sell gold in Hawthorne, South Bay Coin is the most trusted choice in the South Bay. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured precious metals dealer that has served Los Angeles County since 1980, and we sit just south of Hawthorne on Hawthorne Blvd in Lawndale, minutes from every Hawthorne neighborhood.
What sets us apart is that we are a coin store with our own resale platform, not a melt-only buyer. We refine gold in-house and sell collectible coins and desirable pieces at market value, so we capture full value instead of shipping your items to a distant middleman. That is why clients from Hawthorne, El Camino Village, Holly Park, and Del Aire regularly tell us our cash for gold offers beat the pawn shops and mail-in services they tried first.
Every appraisal is free, private, and pressure-free. Our experienced team, including longtime appraisers Bob and Richard, tests, weighs, and evaluates each piece right in front of you, then explains exactly how the offer was reached. Whether you bring a single gold chain, a drawer of broken jewelry, or an inherited collection, you receive the same careful attention, the highest possible payout, and cash or check in hand the same day.
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Live Precious Metal Spot Prices
Updated every 60 seconds during market hoursHow We Determine the Value of Your Gold
Gold is priced by purity and weight measured against the live spot price, the global benchmark quoted per troy ounce. We convert that ounce price to a per-gram figure, then multiply by your item's karat percentage. Pure 24K gold is 99.9 percent gold, 22K is about 91.6 percent, 18K is 75 percent, 14K is 58.3 percent, and 10K is 41.7 percent. The higher the karat and the heavier the piece, the more it is worth.
Before any offer, our appraisers confirm purity with XRF analysis and acid testing and weigh each item on a calibrated scale, all in plain view. For gold coins and collectibles, we go a step further and check numismatic value, because a rare or sought-after coin can be worth far more than its metal content. A melt-only buyer would miss that premium entirely.
The same transparency applies when you sell silver with us. We grade sterling (925), coin silver, and silver bars by purity and weight against the live silver price, and we explain plated items honestly so you know what does and does not carry value. From karat math to spot pricing, we want every Hawthorne seller to understand the offer before deciding to sell.
Gold Items We Buy for Cash in Hawthorne
We buy gold in any condition, any karat, and any form, from fine jewelry to broken scrap. Every item is tested and weighed for its full value.
Gold Jewelry
Chains, rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, charms, wedding bands, and class rings in 10K through 24K.
Gold Coins & Bullion
American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, gold bars, and ingots. Numismatic value paid when it beats melt.
Scrap & Dental Gold
Dental crowns, bridges, caps, broken chains, bent rings, and loose scrap. Condition never affects value.
Silver Coins, Bars & Flatware
Sterling silver (925), coin silver, silver bars, rounds, flatware sets, and silver jewelry of all kinds.
Sell Gold in Three Steps
Visit, Call, or Text
Walk into our showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd, no appointment needed. Or call (310) 363-7808 and text photos for a quick estimate.
Free Expert Appraisal
We test the karat, weigh every piece in front of you, and explain the offer using today's live spot price. Zero pressure.
Get Paid Immediately
Accept the offer and receive cash or check on the spot. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
South Bay Coin vs. Other Hawthorne Gold Buyers
Not all Hawthorne gold buyers are the same. Here is how our in-house refinery and coin store model stack up against pawn shops, jewelry stores, and mail-in services.
| South Bay Coin | Pawn Shops | Jewelry Stores | Mail-In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owns refinery | Varies | |||
| Pays numismatic value | Sometimes | |||
| Same-day cash | ||||
| % of spot paid | Highest | 40-60% | 50-70% | 60-75% |
| Tests in front of you | Sometimes | Sometimes | ||
| 45+ year track record | Varies | Varies | Varies |
What Hawthorne Customers Say
Common Questions About Selling Gold in Hawthorne
The cash you receive for gold in Hawthorne depends on three things: the karat (purity), the weight in grams, and the current gold spot price. Because South Bay Coin refines in-house with no middleman, we pay a higher percentage of that value than pawn shops or mail-in buyers across the South Bay.
South Bay Coin sits right on Hawthorne Blvd in neighboring Lawndale, minutes from El Camino Village, Holly Park, and Del Aire. We have bought gold since 1980, hold a 5.0 star rating across 400 plus reviews, and pay top cash with transparent, in-front-of-you testing and no pressure.
We buy every karat of gold, including 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K. Higher karats contain more pure gold and are worth more per gram, but every karat has real value. We test each piece to confirm purity, then pay based on actual gold content and the live market price.
Yes. We buy American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, gold bars, and ingots of any size. As a coin store with a resale platform, not a melt-only buyer, we often pay numismatic value for collectible coins, which can exceed melt. Bring your coins to our Hawthorne Blvd showroom for a free appraisal.
Absolutely. Condition does not affect gold value. We buy broken chains, single earrings, bent rings, tangled necklaces, dental gold, and loose scrap. The gold content is what matters, not whether a piece is wearable. Bring it all in and we will test, weigh, and pay for every gram.
We weigh each piece on a calibrated scale and test purity with XRF analysis and acid testing, all in front of you. We then apply the karat percentage to the weight and the current spot price. For coins and collectibles, we also check whether numismatic value exceeds melt value, so you get the higher figure.
Gold has traded near historic highs through 2026, so many sellers find current conditions favorable. That said, prices move daily with the market. We show you the live spot price during your appraisal and explain exactly how it shapes your offer, so you can decide with full information and zero pressure.
No appointment is needed. South Bay Coin welcomes walk-ins Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. You can also call (310) 363-7808 or text photos to (310) 363-2697 for a quick estimate before you visit.
Yes. We buy sterling silver (925), coin silver, silver bars, rounds, flatware sets, and silver jewelry. Silver is valued by purity and weight, just like gold, against the live silver spot price. If you have both metals to sell, bring them together for one simple, transparent appraisal.
A Hawthorne pawn shop resells your gold to a third party, so it builds a markup into every offer. South Bay Coin refines gold in-house and resells collectible coins on our own platform, which removes the middleman. That structure lets us pay more, and we will gladly beat a written pawn shop offer.
Ready to Sell Your Gold in Hawthorne?
Walk in, call, or text for a free appraisal and same-day cash. We are right on Hawthorne Blvd.
