What We Buy
Sell Silver in Hickory, NC
Sterling jewelry, junk-silver bags, Morgan and Peace dollars, bullion, and flatware — tested to the mark, paid the same day.
Hickory households do not usually bring “a little silver.” They bring a drawer of sterling, a coffee can of pre-1965 coins, or a full flatware service that has not been on a table in years. Gold King buys those lots as silver — not as an afterthought to gold.
Silver moves with the market every day. We show you the test, the mark (sterling vs plated), and how today’s spot price feeds the offer. Plated pieces are set aside. Genuine sterling, coin silver, and bullion are what we pay for.
Junk silver, coin bags, and why “face value” is the wrong number
Pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and halves are 90% silver. People call it junk silver because the coins are worn — not because they are worthless. A bag is priced from silver content and current market, not from the 10¢ or 25¢ stamped on the coin.
Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, proof sets, and key dates are a second layer. Some coins in a mixed jar are bullion. Some are collectible. We look before we lump everything into one melt number. That is the difference between selling silver in Hickory to a specialist and dumping a jar at a generic counter.
Sterling jewelry and the dining-room set in the buffet
Sterling jewelry — estate, designer, broken, or scrap — is bought as silver plus any extra make or stone value. Marks matter: sterling, 925, and older coin-silver stamps are what we want to see. Costume plating is not.
Flatware is its own Hickory story. Families downsize a house and find a chest of forks that nobody uses. We buy full services, incomplete sets, tea sets, trays, bowls, and serving pieces. Tarnish is normal. Missing salad forks are normal. Bring the chest; do not mail off the “pretty” spoons and leave the rest. Those two lots, in more detail: junk silver bags and grandma’s flatware.
Selling gold in the same visit? Start with gold or bring both metals together. Large inherited lots belong on our estates and collections page.
Selling Silver in Hickory
Where can I sell silver in Hickory, NC?
Sell silver at Gold King, 1750 Startown Rd. We buy sterling jewelry, 90% U.S. coins, bullion, and flatware Monday–Saturday.
Do you buy junk silver and 90% coins?
Yes. Pre-1965 dimes, quarters, and halves, bulk bags, and mixed 90% lots are a regular part of what we buy. We also buy Morgan and Peace dollars and graded silver.
Do you buy sterling flatware and tea sets?
Yes. Full services, partial sets, tea sets, trays, goblets, and serving pieces — tarnish and missing knives included.
How do you tell sterling from plated silver?
We check marks (sterling, 925, coin) and test in front of you. Plated and silver-filled pieces are not purchased as silver.
Should I polish silver before I sell it?
No. Do not polish, dip, or scrub coin surfaces. Bring pieces as they are so we can read marks, dates, and condition accurately.
From the Counter
Google reviews from people who sold lots like this in Hickory.
★★★★★
I brought in a few pieces of silver today the owners clearly understood the value of the coins and offered me much more than I expected. Great people, friendly service, and a very trustworthy business. Highly recommend.
★★★★★
I came to Gold King with my fiancé to sell some coins and we had the best experience ever. Marty took the time to explain everything to us and answer every question we had. He paid top dollar for our items compared to others. You can definitely tell that he loves what he does and that makes a business 100% better! I would choose this place over any other to sell/buy gold & silver!
Bring Sterling, Coins, or Flatware
Walk into 1750 Startown Rd with jewelry, coin bags, or a dining set. Free silver evaluation.