Western NC's Trusted Gold Buyer Since 2007
Sell Your Gold at Gold King
Looking to sell gold in Hickory, NC? Gold King offers professional evaluations, competitive high cash payouts, and immediate offers — all done transparently in front of you. For over 35 years, Marty McDaniel — The Gold King — has specialized in buying gold coins, bullion, jewelry, scrap gold, dental gold, and full estate collections throughout Western North Carolina.
We are not a pawn shop. We are precious metal buying specialists.
What Gold We Buy
All Karats
- 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, 24k gold
Jewelry
- Chains, rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants (broken or whole)
- Engagement rings and wedding sets
- Designer and estate pieces
Gold Coins & Bullion
- American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Buffalos
- Sovereigns and world gold coins
- Mint-sealed and assayed bars
- Pre-1933 U.S. gold
Scrap & Dental Gold
- Crowns, bridges, fillings
- Repair scrap and mixed lots
- Broken clasps and single earrings
How We Value Your Gold
Gold prices fluctuate daily based on global market conditions. When you bring your gold to Gold King, your offer is based on the current market price of gold, the karat purity (10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, etc.), total weight, and any additional collectible or numismatic value when applicable.
- Current market price of gold — live spot price at time of evaluation
- Karat purity — 24K is pure gold; 14K is 58.3% gold
- Total weight — measured on calibrated scales you can watch
- Collectible value — rare coins may exceed melt value
How Selling Works
Bring In Your Items
No appointment necessary
Professional Evaluation
Tested and evaluated in front of you
Get Your Offer
Competitive cash offer within minutes
Get Paid Today
Walk out with cash in hand
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not checking karat stamps before visiting
- Cleaning rare coins (never clean collectible coins)
- Accepting the first offer without comparing
- Selling to a pawn shop that may not recognize collectible value
"Gold King tested my gold right in front of me and explained every step. I got significantly more than the pawn shop offered."
Best OfferFrequently Asked Questions
You can sell gold at Gold King, located at 1750 Startown Rd in Hickory. We specialize in buying gold coins, bullion, jewelry, scrap, and dental gold.
The price is based on weight, purity (karat), and the current market value of gold at the time of evaluation. We test your items in front of you and explain everything clearly.
Yes. We buy gold jewelry and scrap gold in nearly any condition — broken, damaged, incomplete, or estate pieces.
Rare and collectible coins may carry additional numismatic value beyond their gold content. We evaluate both melt and collector value.
No appointment is required for standard gold evaluations. For large collections or estates, private appointments are available.
No. Gold King is a specialized gold and estate buyer — not a pawn shop.
Immediately. Once you accept the offer, payment is made on the spot.