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Gold Buyer San Jose: A Local's Guide to Refinery vs Pawn Shop

Gold Buyer San Jose: A Local's Guide to Refinery vs Pawn Shop

Isaac (Sahag) Makdessian
Published on: 16/07/2026

Got a San Jose gold-buyer quote? Here's how to evaluate it against a refinery payout, with the math on a typical 14k chain at today's LBMA spot.

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Gold Buyer Oakland: What Public Sellers Should Actually Expect

Gold Buyer Oakland: What Public Sellers Should Actually Expect

Isaac (Sahag) Makdessian
Published on: 09/07/2026

Selling gold in Oakland? Here's what a typical gold-buyer trip looks like, and the math that decides whether to drive to a South SF refinery instead.

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Where to Sell Gold in San Francisco: 5 Things to Check First

Where to Sell Gold in San Francisco: 5 Things to Check First

Isaac (Sahag) Makdessian
Published on: 02/07/2026

Where to sell gold in San Francisco? Five questions any honest buyer will answer plainly — written by a South SF refinery owner, 14 years on the bench.

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How to Sell Gold in the Bay Area: A 2026 Guide for Public Sellers

How to Sell Gold in the Bay Area: A 2026 Guide for Public Sellers

Isaac (Sahag) Makdessian
Published on: 26/06/2026

Selling gold in the Bay Area in 2026? See how a South San Francisco refiner calculates payout against the LBMA spot price, plus the tax rules every California seller should know.

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How Much Is a Gold Tooth Worth? Value, Price, and Where to Sell It

How Much Is a Gold Tooth Worth? Value, Price, and Where to Sell It

How Much Is a Gold Tooth Worth? Value, Price, and Where to Sell ItBay Area Metals
Published on: 13/05/2026

Learn what affects gold tooth value, how scrap price is determined, and where to sell a gold tooth in South San Francisco.

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Gold Market Trends

Gold Market Trends

Gold Market TrendsBay Area Metals
Published on: 21/04/2026

Understand the key economic indicators that influence gold prices. Stay informed to make better buying and selling decisions.

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