Sell Gold in Long Beach for the Highest Payout
South Bay Coin has paid top dollar for gold since 1980. Just a short drive from Long Beach, we offer free appraisals, transparent in-person testing, and immediate cash for jewelry, coins, bullion, and scrap.
The Best Place to Sell Gold Near Long Beach
If you want to sell gold in Long Beach, South Bay Coin is a short drive up the 405 and one of the highest paying precious metals buyers in the South Bay. We have been a licensed, bonded, and insured California gold dealer since 1980, serving sellers from Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, Naples, and Downtown Long Beach with honest appraisals and same-day cash.
What sets us apart from other Long Beach gold buyers is simple: we own and operate our own refinery. Pawn shops and jewelry stores resell your gold to a third party at a markup, but we process and refine it directly. That means no middleman, lower costs, and a higher payout for every gram you bring us.
We are also a full coin store with a resale platform, not a melt-only buyer. Collectible coins and designer pieces are resold at market value, so you often earn more than the gold weight alone. Whether you are selling a single chain, a tray of gold coins, or inherited jewelry, you receive transparent testing and the highest possible offer. Many clients seeking cash for gold find our quote beats every competitor they visited.
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Live Precious Metal Spot Prices
Updated every 60 seconds during market hoursHow We Value Your Gold
Understanding how we value your gold helps you sell with confidence. Gold jewelry is almost never pure. A 14K piece is about 58.3% gold, 18K is 75%, and 24K is 99.9%. We test the karat with an XRF analyzer or a traditional acid test, weigh each item on a state-certified scale, and calculate the exact pure gold content in troy ounces.
That pure content is then multiplied by the live gold spot price to set your offer. Because gold has traded near record highs throughout 2026, even small or broken pieces can be worth far more than sellers expect. We show you the weight, the karat reading, and the math behind every figure, so there are no surprises and no hidden deductions.
Gold coins and bullion are handled differently. As a coin dealer and refiner, we weigh numismatic value against melt value and pay whichever is higher. We apply the same care to sterling silver and coin silver, sorting each piece by purity. This dual expertise, combined with our in-house refining, is why sellers across Long Beach and the wider South Bay trust us with everything from a single ring to an entire estate.
Gold Items We Buy for Cash
We buy gold in any form, any karat, and any condition, paying cash for everything from fine jewelry to dental scrap.
Gold Jewelry
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, charms, wedding bands, and class rings in yellow, white, or rose gold.
Gold Coins & Bullion
American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, gold bars, and ingots, valued for melt or numismatic worth.
Scrap & Dental Gold
Broken chains, single earrings, bent rings, dental crowns, and bridges. Condition never affects what we pay.
Silver Coins, Bars & Flatware
Sterling silver, coin silver, silver rounds and bars, flatware sets, and silver jewelry of all kinds.
Sell Gold Near Long Beach in Three Steps
Visit, Call, or Text
Drive to our Lawndale showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd, a short trip from Long Beach. No appointment needed, or text photos to (310) 363-2697 first.
Free Expert Appraisal
We test the karat, weigh each piece on a certified scale in front of you, and explain the offer using today's live spot price. Zero pressure.
Get Paid Immediately
Accept the offer and walk out with cash or a check the same day. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
South Bay Coin vs. Other Long Beach Gold Buyers
Not all Long Beach gold buyers pay the same. Here is how South Bay Coin stacks up against pawn shops, jewelry stores, and mail-in services.
| South Bay Coin | Pawn Shops | Jewelry Stores | Mail-In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owns refinery | Varies | |||
| Same-day cash | ||||
| % of spot paid | Highest | 40-60% | 50-70% | 60-75% |
| Licensed CA dealer | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| Tests in front of you | Sometimes | Sometimes | ||
| 45+ year track record | Varies | Varies | Varies |
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Common Questions About Selling Gold in Long Beach
South Bay Coin is one of the highest paying places to sell gold near Long Beach. Because we operate our own refinery, we skip the middleman and pay more than pawn shops or jewelry stores. We are a short drive up the 405 from Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, and Downtown Long Beach.
How much you can sell your gold for depends on three things: its karat (purity), its weight, and the current gold spot price. We weigh and test every piece in front of you, then base our cash offer on today's live market price, paying a high percentage of spot.
Gold has traded near historic highs throughout 2026, so many sellers find this an excellent time to cash in unworn jewelry, coins, or scrap. Prices move daily, and we never pressure you. Bring your items in for a free, no-obligation appraisal tied to that day's live spot price.
We determine your gold's value by testing its karat with an XRF analyzer or acid test, weighing it on a state-certified scale, and calculating the pure gold content. We then multiply that content by the live spot price. Everything happens in front of you, with no hidden fees or deductions.
We buy gold in every karat, including 8K, 9K, 10K, 12K, 14K, 18K, 21K, 22K, and 24K. Higher karats contain more pure gold and bring a higher payout per gram. We also buy gold-filled and gold-plated items, broken jewelry, and scrap, regardless of condition.
Yes. We buy American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, gold bars, and ingots of any size. As both a coin dealer and a refiner, we evaluate coins for numismatic value as well as melt value, so collectible pieces often earn more than their gold weight alone.
Absolutely. We buy scrap gold, broken chains, single earrings, bent rings, and dental gold such as crowns and bridges. Condition does not matter because we value the pure gold content, not the appearance. Bring any unwanted gold, and we will test, weigh, and pay you on the spot.
The spot price is the global market value of one troy ounce of pure gold. Your payout is based on the pure gold content of your item, since most jewelry is an alloy. Because we refine in-house, we pay a higher percentage of spot than pawn shops or mail-in buyers.
No appointment is needed. Walk into our Lawndale showroom during business hours and we will appraise your gold on the spot. You can also call (310) 363-7808 or text photos to (310) 363-2697 for an estimate before you make the short drive from Long Beach.
A pawn shop typically pays a low percentage of spot because it resells your gold at a markup or holds it as loan collateral. South Bay Coin refines gold directly and resells coins at market value, so we pay significantly more, in same-day cash, with no loan or obligation.
Ready to Sell Your Gold Near Long Beach?
Walk in for a free appraisal or call now for a quick estimate. Same-day cash, no obligation.
