Oceanside gold buyers: questions
Who buys gold in Oceanside?
Oceanside, within 5 mi of the center: Gems N’ Loans (1.5 mi), Leo Hamel Jewelry & Gold Buyers (3.2 mi), Oceanside Antiques & Collectibles (3.8 mi) and 2 more; Vista: Gems N' Loans (3.8 mi); Carlsbad: First National Bullion (5.0 mi), Carlsbad Village Coins (5.1 mi), Carlsbad Jewelry (5.2 mi) and 2 more; San Marcos: Capital Jewelry & Loan (9.5 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.
How much do gold buyers in Oceanside 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 Oceanside gold buyers open on Sunday?
4 of the 12 with a full week of posted hours: Gems N’ Loans (10am–5pm), Gems N' Loans (10am–5pm), Oceanside Antiques & Collectibles (11am–5pm) and Vela Jewelry Design Co. (11am–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.





