Serving Tempe, AZ · ~28 Miles · 35-Minute Drive
Sell Gold Near Tempe
Top Dollar, Instant Cash
Tempe sellers deserve better than pawn shop prices. YML Refinery in Youngtown is 28 miles away and pays 80–90% of melt value — compared to the 40–60% you'd get from Tempe's local buyers. The math is easy.
Tempe, AZ
Tempe's Gold Buyers
Can't Compete With Our Prices
Tempe has a mix of pawn shops along Apache Boulevard, a few jewelry store buyers near ASU, and mall gold buyers at Arizona Mills. Each one offers convenience — and each one pays 40–60% of what your gold is actually worth at live market prices.
YML Refinery operates differently. Precious metals are our entire business, not a sideline. We use professional XRF testing equipment — the same technology used by commercial refineries — to measure the exact gold content of every item. We display the live spot price on screen and calculate your offer formula openly: purity × weight × spot × 85%. You see every number.
Tempe sellers with gold jewelry, pre-1965 silver coins, or estate pieces routinely walk out with 20–30% more than any Tempe buyer offered. Call (623) 974-3772 for a phone estimate before the 35-minute drive — we'll tell you honestly what to expect.
- Professional XRF testing — exact karat, not acid-test estimates
- Live gold and silver spot price used at time of transaction
- ~35 min via US-60 West to I-10 — one of the easiest drives in the metro
- No appointment needed — walk in Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
ASU and the Tempe tech corridor mean a lot of people with inherited jewelry and coins looking for fair offers. We see Tempe customers weekly — and they always leave happy.
See exactly how we calculate your offer: How We Price Gold ›
Why Tempe Sellers Choose YML Refinery
One Drive. A Lot More Money.
What separates YML Refinery from every buyer in Tempe.
20–30% More Cash
Tempe's pawn shops and mall buyers pay 40–60% of melt. We pay 80–90%. That's not a small difference — on a $400 melt-value piece, that's $100–$180 more in your pocket from one short drive.
Jewelry Done Right
We evaluate the full item — gold weight, stone quality, maker's marks. A signed piece or high-quality diamond can be worth significantly more than melt. Tempe buyers miss this; we don't.
Silver Specialists
Pre-1965 silver coins, sterling flatware, silver bars — we pay live spot-based rates and evaluate coins numismatically when collector value applies.
25 Years of Trust
Family-owned since 1999. Thousands of satisfied customers from across the Phoenix metro, including many Tempe regulars who have sold multiple times and always come back.
How We Calculate Your Offer
Transparent Pricing — Every Time
We calculate every offer the same way, openly, in front of you:
- Karat purity confirmed by XRF testing — exact percentage of gold, not an estimate
- Weight measured on certified scales accurate to 0.01 grams
- Live spot price — gold price at the exact moment of your transaction, displayed on our screen
- Payout rate — we pay 80–90% of melt value, consistently higher than any Tempe buyer
The formula: purity × weight × spot price = melt value → we pay 80–90% of that number. You can verify every step. There are no hidden deductions, no "refining fees," no surprises.
Example: 14K Gold Ring, 5g
At $3,200/oz gold spot price:
| Pawn shop (50%) | ~$149 |
| Mall kiosk (60%) | ~$179 |
| YML Refinery (85%) | ~$254 |
*Melt value ~$299. Estimates based on $3,200/oz spot. Current rate may vary — call (623) 974-3772 for today's price.
Tempe FAQ
Questions From Tempe Sellers
At 20–30% more per item, the math almost always says yes. A simple gold chain that fetches $120 at a Tempe pawn shop typically earns $160–$200 at YML Refinery. On diamond jewelry or watches, the premium is larger. Call (623) 974-3772 — describe your items and we'll give you a ballpark so you can decide before driving.
Yes. Pre-1965 U.S. silver coins (dimes, quarters, halves) are 90% silver and we pay competitive spot-based prices. Morgan and Peace dollars are evaluated by date, mintmark, and grade — rare coins can be worth multiples of melt. We also buy silver bars, rounds, and sterling flatware.
Take US-60 West (Superstition Freeway) toward Phoenix, then I-10 West, then head north to Grand Ave. We're at 11115 Grand Ave #4, Youngtown — about 28 miles, 35 minutes from central Tempe. Search "YML Refinery Youngtown" in Google Maps.
We buy class rings and any piece with gold content. The offer is based on the gold weight alone (class rings are typically 10K). We can't value sentimental meaning, but we do pay fully on the gold content — which is often 20–30% more than pawn shops offer on the same ring.
Absolutely. We evaluate individual coins or complete collections. No minimum. No maximum. We buy what you want to sell and never pressure you to sell more than you're comfortable with.
Tempe Sellers: Make the Short Drive
We're 28 miles from Tempe — about 35 minutes. Call (623) 974-3772 for a phone estimate first. You'll know the numbers before you leave the driveway.
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Specialized Services
What We Buy Near Tempe
Sell Gold Coins
Bullion and numismatic coins
Diamond Buyer
Engagement rings, estate jewelry
Sell Silver Coins
Pre-1965 silver coins
How We Price Gold
Transparent pricing formula
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We Serve All Neighborhoods
YML Refinery is Arizona’s gold buyer for every Phoenix metro neighborhood — walk in from anywhere in the Valley, no appointment needed.