Do you buy silver-plated items?

Silver-plated items contain only a microscopic layer of silver and have no meaningful melt value. We test free of charge so you know for certain whether an item is solid sterling or plated.

How do you price sterling flatware?

Sterling flatware is weighed in grams, adjusted for weighted or cement-filled handles on knives and candlesticks, and paid against the live silver spot price.

Do you buy junk silver coins?

Yes. Pre-1965 US dimes, quarters and half dollars are 90% silver and are bought by face-value multiple based on the current spot price.

Do you buy silver-plated items?

No — plated pieces contain too little silver to have melt value. We identify them free of charge and hand them back with an explanation.

How much is sterling silver worth per gram?

Sterling is 92.5% pure, so the payout is the live silver spot price applied to that content, per gram, on the day you sell. We quote the rate at the counter before weighing.

Houston, TX · 18+ years

Sell Silver in Houston, TX

Gold King pays top dollar for silver in Houston — sterling, silver bullion and pre-1965 US silver coins, bought at live spot pricing and paid in cash immediately.

Silver is priced by weight and purity, so almost anything marked .925, .999 or 'sterling' has real cash value. We weigh your silver in front of you and pay against the live silver spot price the same day.

Call 713-997-0875

Payment: Cash, same visit
Appraisal: Free, no obligation
Hours: Mon–Thu 9:30AM–7PM, Fri–Sat 9:30AM–8PM, Sun 12–7PM

What Gold King buys

Sterling and jewelry silver

Sterling .925 flatware, trays and tea sets
Silver chains, bracelets and rings
Mexican, Native American and estate silver
Silver-cased and silver-dial watches

Silver bullion and coins

American Silver Eagles and generic rounds
1 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz silver bars
Pre-1965 US dimes, quarters and half dollars
Morgan and Peace silver dollars

Selling silver alongside gold

Most people who bring silver in also have a few gold pieces mixed into the same box — a broken chain, a class ring, a single earring. We sort and price the two metals separately so neither gets paid at the wrong rate, and you leave with one cash total for everything.

Gold King pays top dollar for silver and quotes competitive prices based on current market conditions, purity and weight. If you have been looking for a silver buyer near me in Houston, the counter is at 6809 Southwest Freeway and walk-ins are welcome daily.

Also useful: see how our cash for gold pricing works or sell gold in Houston.

How silver is priced, and why sterling is not .999

Silver pays on pure silver content, so the fineness stamp matters as much as the weight. Sterling is .925 — 92.5% silver — and is what most flatware, hollowware and jewelry is made from. Bullion bars and rounds are .999, and pre-1965 US dimes, quarters and half dollars are 90% silver by coinage standard.

Silver-plate has no melt value, and we say so plainly rather than weighing it in with the rest. Common giveaways are EPNS, IS, silver-on-copper and A1 marks, and worn spots showing base metal underneath.

Also useful: silver bars and rounds specifically.

Sterling flatware, hollowware and weighted pieces

Full flatware services are common in Houston estates and are bought by weight, with an eye on whether the pattern is collectible enough to be worth more than melt. Knives are the exception in almost every set: the handles are sterling but filled with cement or resin, so only the recoverable silver counts.

Weighted candlesticks and trophy bases work the same way — the sterling shell is genuine, the filler is not silver, and we explain the deduction rather than applying it silently.

Also useful: sell a full estate lot.

Selling silver near you in Houston

Gold King is at 6809 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074, open Monday–Thursday 9:30 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 9:30 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00–7:00 PM, minutes from Bellaire, Sharpstown, West University and the Galleria with free parking. Bring a valid photo ID.

Large silver lots — flatware chests, bulk 90% coin bags, monster boxes of Eagles — are welcome and can be paid by bank wire. Call 713-997-0875 ahead for anything sizeable so we have time set aside for you.

Also useful: sell silver coins and 90% junk silver.

Ready for a free evaluation? Call 713-997-0875 or visit 6809 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074.

How we price it

Sterling is .925 fine and paid per gram against live spot.
Recognized bullion is paid at a tighter margin than scrap.
Large lots are welcome — we buy full estates and collections.

How Gold King calculates payouts for sell silver in Houston
What you bring	How the payout is calculated	Time in store
Sterling and jewelry silver	Sterling is .925 fine and paid per gram against live spot.	10–20 min
Silver bullion and coins	Recognized bullion is paid at a tighter margin than scrap.	10–20 min

The buying process

1
Bring it in
Walk in during store hours or call for an after-hours appointment.
2
We test and weigh
Electronic testing, acid confirmation and a legal-for-trade scale, in front of you.
3
You get an offer
A firm cash number based on live spot pricing and current market data.
4
Paid on the spot
Accept and leave with cash, or decline and take your items home.

Selling more than one kind of item? Many customers who come to us for sell silver also bring in bullion, coins and gold on the same visit — everything is appraised together and paid out in one cash offer. You can also see what Houston sellers bring us or get directions to our Southwest Freeway store.

Sell Silver — Questions & Answers

Do you buy silver-plated items?: Silver-plated items contain only a microscopic layer of silver and have no meaningful melt value. We test free of charge so you know for certain whether an item is solid sterling or plated.
How do you price sterling flatware?: Sterling flatware is weighed in grams, adjusted for weighted or cement-filled handles on knives and candlesticks, and paid against the live silver spot price.
Do you buy junk silver coins?: Yes. Pre-1965 US dimes, quarters and half dollars are 90% silver and are bought by face-value multiple based on the current spot price.
Where can I sell silver in Houston?: Gold King buys silver at 6809 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074, open Monday–Thursday 9:30 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 9:30 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 12:00–7:00 PM. Everything is weighed and tested in front of you and paid in cash the same visit.
Do you buy silver-plated items?: No — plated pieces contain too little silver to have melt value. We identify them free of charge and hand them back with an explanation.
How much is sterling silver worth per gram?: Sterling is 92.5% pure, so the payout is the live silver spot price applied to that content, per gram, on the day you sell. We quote the rate at the counter before weighing.

Guides to read first

Before you sell, it helps to know how the offer is calculated. These Gold King guides cover it in plain language: