Chicago gold buyers: questions
Who buys gold in Chicago?
Chicago, within 5 mi of the center: Chicago Pawners & Jewelers (3.0 mi), Royal Pawn Shop (3.9 mi), WEST TOWN JEWELRY & LOAN (4.1 mi) and 5 more; Chicago, 5 mi or more from the center: Freedom Gold USA (S Harper Ave) (5.0 mi), CIRCA Chicago (5.3 mi), Cash America Pawn (5.8 mi) and 3 more; Berwyn: Sterling & Knight Jewelry & Pawn (5.5 mi); Oak Park: A-1 Jewelry and Pawn (7.0 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.
How much do gold buyers in Chicago 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 Chicago gold buyers open on Sunday?
5 of the 27 with a full week of posted hours: Midwest Diamond Buyers (11am–2pm), A-1 Jewelry and Pawn (10am–3pm), Goldpro (10am–7pm), Oakton Coins & Collectibles (12pm–5pm) and DMK Metal (9am–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.