03/17/2026
We had someone come in last week who almost sold their late mother's jewelry to a pawn shop for $400. After we tested everything, we paid them over $900.
That's not unusual. Pawn shops typically pay 25-50% of what gold is actually worth. With gold near $5,000/oz right now, that gap can mean hundreds—or thousands—of dollars.
We put together a guide breaking down exactly what pawn shops, mail-in buyers, and dedicated dealers actually pay (and why the difference is so big)
The difference between the best and worst gold offers can be 50%. This guide shows Utah sellers exactly what pawn shops, dealers, and refineries actually pay.