What we buy
- PAMP Suisse bars, including Lady Fortuna
- Valcambi bars and CombiBars
- Credit Suisse bars
- Perth Mint bars
- Royal Canadian Mint bars
- Johnson Matthey and Engelhard bars
- Gold rounds from private mints
- Gram bars to 1 kilo bars
How we price gold bullion and bars
Bullion is priced on pure gold content and the live spot price. Most bars and rounds are .999 or .9999 fine, and their weight is stamped on the face, so the math is straightforward: weight times purity times spot. We still test each bar and weigh it on a calibrated scale to confirm it matches its stamp. Your offer is a share of melt value, written for each bar on its own line. Larger bars and smaller gram bars are both welcome, and we'll show you how each one was figured.
Keep the Assay Cards and Packaging
Many modern bars come sealed in a card with an assay certificate and serial number. Leave them sealed. The card shows the refiner, weight and purity, and the serial number on the card should match the bar.
Older bars from refiners like Engelhard or Johnson Matthey may have no card at all. That's fine. Their stamps and serial numbers still tell us a lot, and testing confirms the rest. Store bars in their cards or in a soft pouch until your visit. Bars that rub against each other can pick up scratches, and while scratches don't change the gold weight, a clean bar in its original card is simply easier to verify.
Selling a Larger Amount
If you're selling several bars or a full stack, call ahead and let us know roughly what you have. That helps us set aside enough time for your appointment. We'll confirm the Dallas meeting details when you book, Monday through Friday.
You'll need a valid government photo ID. Texas law requires ID for precious metal sales, and we keep the process by the book. We've purchased millions of dollars in gold, so a larger sale is routine for us, and we'll walk you through it at a comfortable pace.
Watch the Spot Price
Gold prices move every day, sometimes several times a day. You can see the live price on this page before you call. Your offer is tied to spot at the time we write it.
There's no pressure to sell on any certain day. If you'd rather wait for a price you like, take your written offer home and call us back when you're ready.
Bars You Bought Years Ago
Some sellers bought gold bars decades ago and no longer have the receipt. That's all right. You don't need proof of purchase to sell. A valid photo ID is what Texas law asks for, and testing tells us what the bar is.
If you do have the original paperwork, keep a copy for your own records. Many people like to know what they paid when they talk with a tax professional about a sale.
Gold Bullion and Bars: Common Questions
Do I need the original packaging to sell a bar?
No, but it helps. A sealed assay card shows the refiner, weight, purity and serial number. Bars without packaging are still welcome. We test and weigh each one in front of you to confirm what it is.
Will you open my sealed assay card?
We won't open a sealed card without asking. If a bar ever needs a closer look outside its card, we'll explain why and let you decide. Nothing happens to your gold without your say.
Do you buy gold rounds from private mints?
Yes. Rounds from private mints are priced the same way as bars, on their gold weight and purity at the live spot price. We test each round to confirm its fineness before we write the offer.
How is my offer tied to the spot price?
Gold trades all day, and the spot price moves with it. We use the live spot price when we write your offer, then figure each bar's gold content from its weight and purity. Every line is written out on paper for you.