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Sell gold near me or online: how to get a fair price
As of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET, gold spot is $4,168.30/troy oz: a 1 oz gold coin melts at $4,168.30 and 14k jewelry at $78.17 per gram, per Bullion Price Check (spot: gold-api.com). Use these as the ceiling when comparing offers.
Key facts
- Gold spot: $4,168.30/troy oz
- 14k per gram: $78.17
- Data time: Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET
Gold melt value per gram by karat
| Karat | Per gram |
|---|---|
| 24k | $133.88 |
| 22k | $122.85 |
| 21k | $117.26 |
| 18k | $100.51 |
| 14k | $78.17 |
| 10k | $55.84 |
Who pays the most when you sell gold
| Product | Dealer | Buyback bid | vs melt | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz American Gold Eagle | Hero Bullion | $4,108.54 | 98.6% of melt | · source |
| Kitco | $4,073.66 | 97.7% of melt | · source | |
| 1 oz Gold Krugerrand | Kitco | $4,052.88 | 97.2% of melt | · source |
| 1 oz gold bar (.9999) | Hero Bullion | $4,082.23 | 97.9% of melt | · source |
| Kitco | $4,052.88 | 97.2% of melt | · source |
Ranked strictly by bid, highest first; rankings are never paid. Bids are copied from each dealer's public sell-to-us page with the time we read them, and exclude shipping, minimums (e.g. Hero Bullion requires $1,000) and payment terms. Dealers that block automated reads or show no public per-product bid (APMEX, SD Bullion, JM Bullion, Money Metals and others) are not listed. Always confirm a locked quote before shipping.
Where to sell: the main options
| Channel | Typical speed | Price | Risk / effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local coin shop | Same day | Varies widely by shop; call 3+ | Low; watch them test |
| Online dealer buyback | Days (ship, inspect, paid by check/wire) | Often competitive on sovereign coins and big bars | Shipping/insurance rules; lock-in window |
| Peer-to-peer / coin shows | Varies | Often highest, closer to retail | Highest scam risk and effort |
| Pawn shop / "we buy gold" event | Same day | Commonly reported as lowest | Low effort, low payout |
Step-by-step process, scam checklist and US tax basics: How to sell silver & gold for the best price. Dealers we track are listed on our dealer page.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I sell gold near me?
Local coin shops and established jewelers that buy by weight and karat; ask each for a written per-gram or per-coin bid and compare them to melt. Pawn shops typically pay the least.
Is it safe to sell gold online?
Established dealers' buyback programs are widely used: you lock a price, ship insured, and get paid after inspection. Read the lock-in, shipping and grading rules first and avoid mail-in offers that won't state a price up front.
How much is 14k gold worth per gram at a pawn shop?
Less than melt. 14k melt is $78.17/g as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET; pawn and scrap offers are below that because of refining costs and margin. Compare several written offers.
How much is a 1 oz gold coin worth?
Its melt value is $4,168.30 (1 troy oz × spot) as of Oct 15, 2026 6:36 PM ET; dealers bid around or slightly below that for popular sovereign coins.