Gold King — Houston gold and silver buyer
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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 the live silver spot price, with multiple payment options.

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 at the time of your visit.

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Mon–Thu 9:30AM–7PM, Fri–Sat 9:30AM–8PM, Sun 12–7PM
Silver bullion bars and platinum coins purchased by Gold King in Houston

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. Gold King evaluates silver using the live silver spot price at the time of your visit. Offers are based on the item's silver content, purity, and weight. This includes sterling silver and other silver items we purchase. 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

Gold King evaluates silver using the live silver spot price at the time of your visit. Offers are based on the item's silver content, purity, and weight. This includes sterling silver and other silver items we purchase.

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. Call 713-997-0875 ahead for anything sizeable so we have time set aside for you. Gold King offers multiple payment methods, including cash, wire transfers, cashier's checks, business or company checks, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and gift cards. Customers who prefer to receive payment in gold, silver, or platinum may also discuss and negotiate that arrangement with Gold King, and any seller can contact Gold King to discuss payment arrangements for their transaction.

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 the live silver spot price at the time of your visit.
  • Recognized bullion is paid at a tighter margin than scrap.
  • Large lots are welcome — we buy full estates and collections.

The buying process

  1. 1

    Bring it in

    Walk in during store hours, or call 713-997-0875 to arrange an after-hours appointment.

  2. 2

    We test and weigh

    Professional XRF testing of gold, silver, platinum and rhodium, plus a precision scale, in front of you. XRF analysis is our standard method for evaluating precious-metal composition. In certain situations, additional ultrasonic testing may be required if the initial XRF evaluation produces questionable results. Acid testing may be used as an additional verification method when appropriate; if acid testing is offered as an alternative to XRF, your approval is required.

  3. 3

    You get an offer

    A firm offer based on live spot pricing and current market data.

  4. 4

    Get paid — cash on the spot or your choice

    Accept our offer and receive cash on the spot, or choose another available payment method: wire transfer, cashier's or business check, Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or gift card, including for high-value items. Payment in gold, silver or platinum can also be discussed and negotiated. Or decline and take your items home.

Selling other valuables, too? See our related Houston services: Sell Bullion, Sell Coins and Sell Gold. Items you bring together are evaluated at the same visit and combined into one 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 live silver spot price at the time of your visit.
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 once you accept the offer you are paid cash on the spot or by another available payment method.
How much is sterling silver worth per gram?
Sterling is 92.5% pure, so the payout is the live silver spot price at the time of your visit applied to that content, per gram. 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:

Get a free appraisal today

Walk in at 6809 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 — Open Monday–Thursday 9:30 AM–7:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 9:30 AM–8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00–7:00 PM. After-hours appointments available by phone.

Call 713-997-0875