Richmond gold buyers: questions
Who buys gold in Richmond?
El Sobrante: Lucy's Coin and Jewelry Pawn (4.0 mi); El Cerrito: Granters Pawn Shop (4.7 mi); San Rafael: The Gold Drop (8.8 mi); Oakland: Oakland Coin & Jewelry Exchange (11.2 mi). The full list, with hours and directions, is above.
How much do gold buyers in Richmond 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 Richmond gold buyers open on Sunday?
1 of the 8 with a full week of posted hours: The Gold Drop (10:30am–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.



