Carlsbad gold buyers: questions
Who buys gold in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad, within 5 mi of the center: Precious Metals Refinery (0.6 mi), Gems of La Costa (2.1 mi), Mulloys Fine Jewelry (4.0 mi) and 7 more; Oceanside: Leo Hamel Jewelry & Gold Buyers (Oceanside) (4.7 mi) and Gems N’ Loans (7.1 mi); Vista: Gems N' Loans (Vista) (5.2 mi); San Marcos: Capital Jewelry & Loan (6.1 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.
How much do gold buyers in Carlsbad pay per gram?
At today’s gold spot of $4,034 per troy ounce, pure gold is $129.69 per gram. Buyers pay a share of that by karat: roughly $38–$49 per gram for 10K, $53–$68 for 14K and $68–$88 for 18K scrap (70–90% of melt). Coins and bars get closer to spot. The calculator above does the math for your exact weight.
Are any Carlsbad gold buyers open on Sunday?
3 of the 18 with a full week of posted hours: Mulloys Fine Jewelry (11am–5pm), Gems N' Loans (Vista) (10am–5pm) and Gems N’ Loans (10am–5pm).
Is gold priced the same at every buyer?
No. Buyers pay a share of melt value, and the share varies by buyer and by piece. Ask two buyers for a per-gram quote on the same items before you sell.