Our Process – Knoxville Gold and Silver Buyers

At Knoxville Gold and Silver Buyers, we believe you should understand exactly how we evaluate your items and determine our offers. There are no hidden calculations, mystery formulas, or surprise deductions. Our straightforward process has been refined over 20 years to ensure you get the maximum value for your precious metals and coins while feeling completely comfortable with every step.

1

Welcome and Initial Review

When you arrive at our store, we'll greet you personally and invite you to make yourself comfortable. There's no pressure, no rush, and no obligation to sell anything. We begin by taking a look at what you've brought and having a brief conversation about your items.

2

Professional Testing and Authentication

Every item receives thorough professional testing to determine its authenticity and purity. For precious metals, we use electronic testing equipment and acid tests when necessary. For coins, we examine condition, dates, mint marks, and authenticity markers.

3

Market Price Research

We check current live market prices for precious metals and research recent sales data for any numismatic coins. Unlike businesses that use outdated price sheets, we base our evaluations on real-time market conditions.

4

Detailed Evaluation and Explanation

Once we've completed our testing and research, we sit down with you to discuss our findings. We explain the purity of your metals, the significance of any key dates or rare coins, and how condition affects value.

5

Fair Market Offer

Based on our evaluation, we'll make you a clear, honest offer. We explain exactly how we arrived at our price, breaking down precious metal value versus numismatic value when applicable. There's no pressure to accept.

6

Your Decision

The choice is always yours. If you decide to sell, you'll receive immediate cash payment. If you decide not to sell, that's perfectly fine too. There's no charge for our evaluation, and you're welcome to return anytime.