Western NC's Trusted Gold Buyer Since 2007
Your Gold Has a Value.
Experience Knows How to Find It.
Gold, silver, jewelry, coins, luxury watches and estates professionally evaluated in Hickory, North Carolina. Before You Sell, See the Gold King.
What We Buy
Hickory's Trusted Gold, Jewelry, Silver and Coin Buyer
Gold King purchases gold, silver, platinum, jewelry, diamonds, coins, bullion, luxury watches, and estate collections. We are not a pawn shop — we specialize exclusively in buying precious metals and valuables.
Gold
Jewelry, coins, bullion, scrap, and dental gold in any karat.
Explore →Silver
Sterling jewelry, coins, bullion, and flatware.
Explore →Jewelry
Gold, silver, platinum, estate, and designer pieces.
Explore →Coins
Gold, silver, rare, graded, and bullion coins.
Explore →Luxury Watches
Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, and more.
Explore →Estates
Full estates, collections, and inherited valuables.
Explore →Why Gold King
A Specialized Buyer Can See Value Others Miss
Typical General Buyer
- Buys many unrelated products
- May focus primarily on metal weight
- Limited time for specialized evaluation
- May not recognize collectible value
Gold King
- Specialized precious-metal and estate buyer
- Evaluates collectible and resale value
- Explains the evaluation in front of you
- 35+ years of experience
- Private appointments available
Gold King is a specialized precious-metal and estate buyer — not a pawn shop. We do not offer loans. We purchase items directly and provide immediate cash offers.
The Process
The Gold King Process
Bring Your Items
No appointment necessary
Professional Testing
Evaluated in front of you
Understand the Value
Clear explanation of your offer
Receive Your Offer
Immediate payment if you accept
Customer Reviews
4.9 Stars · 570+ Verified Reviews
"Gold King gave me the best offer on my grandmother's estate jewelry. Marty explained every piece and I walked out with more than I expected."
Estate Experience"Drove from Charlotte and it was absolutely worth it. Professional, transparent, and paid more than the pawn shop near me."
Worth the Drive"Sold a coin collection I inherited. They knew exactly what each piece was worth — not just the gold weight."
Coin Expertise"Friendly, respectful, and no pressure. I felt comfortable the entire time. Will definitely return."
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Meet the Expert
Meet Marty, The Gold King
More than 35 years of experience recognizing the value in gold, jewelry, coins, watches and estates. Marty McDaniel has specialized in evaluating and purchasing precious metals and collectibles throughout Western North Carolina since long before Gold King opened its doors in 2007.
People trust a recognizable expert more readily than an anonymous storefront. At Gold King, every evaluation is performed with transparency, professionalism, and respect.
- 35+ Years — Professional precious metals and estate buying
- Since 2007 — Gold King serving Hickory and Western NC
- Specialties — Gold, silver, coins, estate jewelry, luxury watches
Market Prices
Current Precious Metal Prices
Market price is one factor. Purity, weight, condition, rarity and collector demand also affect your offer. Spot price is not the same as your final purchase price.
Learn
Gold Purity Explorer
Select a karat to understand how purity affects value:
Select a karat above to learn more.
What Do You Have?
Find the Right Page for Your Items
Service Area
Worth the Drive from Anywhere in North Carolina
Located in Hickory, Gold King serves customers throughout Catawba County, the Charlotte region, Lake Norman and western North Carolina.
Before You Sell
Checklist: Before You Sell Your Gold or Jewelry
- Don't clean rare coins — cleaning can destroy numismatic value
- Bring all matching pieces together (earring pairs, sets, collections)
- Bring original watch boxes and papers when available
- Gather estate documentation and appraisals if you have them
- Keep inherited collections together for better evaluation
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID (required by NC law)
- Get a second evaluation when uncertain — we welcome comparisons
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Your offer is based on the current market price of precious metals, the weight and purity (karat) of your items, and any additional collectible, designer, or numismatic value. We test and evaluate everything in front of you and explain each factor before you decide.
No appointment is required for standard evaluations. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM. For full estates or large collections, private appointments and house calls can be scheduled.
Yes. We purchase broken gold, silver, and platinum jewelry in nearly any condition — broken chains, single earrings, bent rings, and missing stones all have melt value.
Yes. Gold King specializes in estate buying and large collections. We offer private evaluations, scheduled appointments, and local house calls for appropriate estate situations.
In many cases, yes. Rare, key-date, or graded coins (PCGS, NGC) may carry numismatic value well beyond their precious metal content. We evaluate both melt and collector value.
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all precious metals transactions under North Carolina law. This protects both buyers and sellers.
Immediately. Once you accept our offer, payment is made on the spot — cash by default, or check if you prefer. Most transactions take 10 to 20 minutes.
No. Gold King is a specialized precious metal and estate buyer. We do not offer loans or pawning — we purchase items directly and provide immediate cash offers.
Absolutely. We encourage you to compare offers. If you have received a written offer from another buyer, bring it to Gold King before you sell. We welcome the opportunity to earn your business.
Ready to Discover What Your Items Are Worth?
Visit Gold King at 1750 Startown Road, Hickory, NC 28602. Mon – Sat 9AM – 6PM. No appointment required.