No — walk in any time during business hours. If you have a large collection, calling ahead lets us allocate enough bench time so you're not waiting. Simple pieces (a few items) take under 15 minutes.

No — walk in any time during business hours. If you have a large collection, calling ahead lets us allocate enough bench time so you're not waiting. Simple pieces (a few items) take under 15 minutes.

California law requires a government-issued photo ID for all metal purchases, regardless of value. We hold the metal for the legally required period (typically 14 days) before processing. This protects everyone from theft fencing.

California law requires a government-issued photo ID for all metal purchases, regardless of value. We hold the metal for the legally required period (typically 14 days) before processing. This protects everyone from theft fencing.

Trade-in is almost always more valuable — we apply 100% of metal value toward a new piece because we save the refining cost. Cash buyouts return 70-85% of that value. If you're planning a purchase anyway, trade-in wins.

Trade-in is almost always more valuable — we apply 100% of metal value toward a new piece because we save the refining cost. Cash buyouts return 70-85% of that value. If you're planning a purchase anyway, trade-in wins.