Bring it in. We'll tell you what it's worth.
Gold, silver, coins, jewelry, and watches — tested in person on Startown Road. Cash the same day if the number works for you.
Turn Your Items Into Cash
We buy genuine gold, silver, and platinum. No appointment needed for standard lots.
Three Steps to Get Paid
No mailing your items away. No waiting for a check. Everything happens right in front of you.
1. Bring It In
Walk into our shop at 1750 Startown Road. Bring your items unsorted.
2. Get Evaluated
We test for karat, weight, and authenticity while you watch.
3. Get Paid
If you accept our offer, you leave with cash the same day.
Marty McDaniel, The Gold King
With 60 years of experience buying gold, silver, coins, and estates, Marty McDaniel opened Gold King in 2007 to give Hickory a dedicated, local buyer.
We are not a pawn shop. We do not make loans or hold your items as collateral. We evaluate your pieces and make a direct cash offer. If you want a second to think, keep the gold. The offer is always optional.
Read More About UsHickory Customers, In Their Words
★★★★★
The wife and I just stopped in. I feel they treated us extremely fairly with the offer and pay out. The wife was very happy. Excellent customer service. I was expecting to get low balled. I guess I've watched too much TV and I was pleasantly surprised. She had stopped at a couple gold buyers and was offered anywhere between 1/2 to 2/3. The price was very fair I would definitely recommend.
★★★★★
My husband and I had inherited some gold jewelry and real silver coins from our grandparents that neither of us was interested in keeping. I didn’t want to take it to a pawn shop so after a little research I found this place online. We decided to give him a try based on the reviews. Walked in without an appointment and I am so glad we did. He definitely knows his stuff and offered a VERY fair price on what we had! Marty and his wife were both super friendly and paid on the spot! Would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to get rid of gold or silver that you no longer want.
★★★★★
I visited in June 2026. I brought jewelry I no longer wore, hoping to make a little bit of money for it. I was more than pleased with the cash offer I received. It was more than I expected! I received very friendly and professional service while I waited and I would recommend this business to anyone. Thank you!!!
★★★★★
If you want to be paid the best price on gold, Marty at Gold King is the man. I’ve shopped against his prices once in awhile just to check, he usually pays around 75–80% higher than anywhere else. I’ve been going to him for probably around 15 years, I’ve always left with a lot more $ than I expected. Today I took a gold crown that had to be removed, I was thinking maybe $75 top, nope $200. You will have $50 worth of fun talking to him, no joke.
Cash for Gold Near Hickory, NC
Where do I sell gold in Hickory, NC?
Gold King at 1750 Startown Road. Walk in Monday–Saturday, 9AM–6PM. We buy gold, silver, coins, bullion, jewelry, and collections in one shop — not a pawn loan.
I searched “cash for gold near me.” Are you actually nearby?
If you can reach Startown Road in Hickory, yes. Sellers also drive from Newton, Conover, Lenoir, Morganton, and Statesville. We have one storefront, not a traveling hotel buyer.
Do I need an appointment?
Not for a bag, box, or handful of pieces. Call first for a full estate, a house call, or several luxury watches.
Is Gold King a pawn shop?
No. Pawn shops lend against items and hold them. We buy gold and related lots outright. Accept the offer and leave with cash, or keep everything.
What should I bring to sell?
The items unsorted, and photo ID if you plan to complete a sale. Leave polish, glue, and home “repairs” for later — they rarely help the number.
Do you buy collections, or only one piece at a time?
Collections are welcome: coin albums, jewelry boxes, junk-silver bags, bullion lots, and full estates. Unsorted is better than cherry-picking at home.
Ready to Sell?
Visit us at 1750 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. We are open Mon - Sat 9AM - 6PM.
Refer a Seller, Earn a Reward
If a neighbor or relative is selling an estate, call and ask how our referral program works.