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Pawn gold in Rochester, NY: 6 gold shops.

6gold shops
4.4★avg rating
$100 to $10,000+typical loan
4% per monthNY max loan rate
Top picksHighest-rated of 6 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 6 gold pawn shops in Rochester, NY

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

Ridge Coin and Jewelry

4.6 · 148 reviews

Rochester's premier coin and jewelry pawn destination with multiple locations, Ridge Coin pays top dollar for coins, gold, silver, and fine jewelry and is a trusted Monroe County institution.

coinsgoldsilverjewelry
(585) 234-5678 View details

West Ridge Traders

4.5 · 132 reviews

Rochester's longest-running and best-rated pawn shop, West Ridge Traders specializes in gold, silver, retro and current-gen gaming, and tools, with a reputation for fair appraisals.

goldsilvergamingtools
(585) 865-8889 View details

Gold 4 Cash

4.3 · 0 reviews

Gold 4 Cash in Rochester, New York.

golddiamondssilverjewelry
(585) 415-1514 View details

Rochester Pawn Brokers

4.3 · 0 reviews

Rochester Pawn Brokers in Rochester, New York.

luxury watchesdiamondsgoldfine jewelry
(585) 262-9920 View details

1 more pawn shops in Rochester 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 Rochester, NY

How much can I get for gold at a Rochester pawn shop?
Typical gold loans in Rochester 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester pawn shops accept gold?
6 verified pawn shops in Rochester, NY 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 New York?
New York caps pawn loan rates at 4% per month (NYC: 3%). Minimum loan term: 4 months. Regulator: NY State Department of Financial Services.

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