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Pawn gold in Columbia, SC: 4 gold shops.

4gold shops
4.4★avg rating
$100 to $10,000+typical loan
20% per monthSC max loan rate
Top picksHighest-rated of 4 gold shops
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What gets the best offer

  • Solid gold jewelry priced by weight x karat x daily spot
  • Gold coins (American Eagle, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Sovereign)
  • Gold bullion bars from recognized mints (PAMP, Credit Suisse, Royal Canadian)
  • Dental gold and unmarked scrap (tested with acid or XRF)

What to bring

  • Government photo ID
  • Any mint papers, assay cards, or purchase receipts
  • Items separated by karat if you have a mix
  • A realistic expectation: shops pay 70 to 85% of melt value

Daily gold spot price sets the floor. Pieces above 14k get the best per-gram rates. Hollow chains and gold-plated items are priced like scrap, not like the sticker weight.

All 4 gold pawn shops in Columbia, SC

Sorted by rating and review count. Each listing accepts gold based on the shop's published specialties.

Bonded Loan Office

4.5 · 142 reviews

A downtown Columbia staple since 1941 and multi-generational family-owned, Bonded Loan Office is South Carolina's oldest active pawnbroker with two on-site graduate gemologists and a stunning selection of fine jewelry and high-end guitars.

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(803) 252-1105 View details

Palmetto Gold & Pawn

4.3 · 0 reviews

Palmetto Gold & Pawn in Columbia, South Carolina.

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(803) 750-7296 View details

4 more pawn shops in Columbia are not on this list. Some lend on gold occasionally, others stick to other categories. See the full city directory to compare every option.

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Pawning gold in Columbia, SC

How much can I get for gold at a Columbia pawn shop?
Typical gold loans in Columbia run $100 to $10,000+. The shop bases the offer on condition, brand, and resale demand. Daily gold spot price sets the floor. Pieces above 14k get the best per-gram rates. Hollow chains and gold-plated items are priced like scrap, not like the sticker weight.
What do I need to pawn gold in Columbia?
Bring a government photo ID and the item itself. For gold, also bring: Any mint papers, assay cards, or purchase receipts, Items separated by karat if you have a mix, A realistic expectation: shops pay 70 to 85% of melt value.
How many Columbia pawn shops accept gold?
4 verified pawn shops in Columbia, SC list gold as a specialty in our directory. The list above is sorted by customer rating and review count, with the highest-rated shops at the top.
What is the maximum pawn loan rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina caps pawn loan rates at 20% per month. Minimum loan term: 30 days. Regulator: SC Department of Consumer Affairs.

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