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3860 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston TX
From Morgan silver dollars to gold American Eagles, 104 pawn shops and coin buyers in Houston, Texas buy coins, currency, and precious metal bullion. Silver and gold coins have intrinsic melt value plus potential numismatic value — and you can cash in on either or both at a local shop in Houston. Walk-in appraisals are free and there is no obligation to sell.
The buyer will separate your coins into bullion (melt-value) and numismatic (collector-value) categories. Bullion coins — American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, pre-1965 U.S. silver coinage — are priced based on current spot prices. Numismatic coins require grading by eye or by a certified grading service (PCGS, NGC); a high-grade key-date coin is worth multiples of its melt value. Expect the process to take 20–30 minutes for a modest collection.
Never clean coins — cleaning removes original surfaces and dramatically reduces numismatic value, even if the coin looks shiny afterward.
Sort coins before visiting: bullion silver (pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, halves), bullion gold, and potential numismatic pieces should be in separate flips or envelopes.
Check the PCGS CoinFacts or NGC Price Guide for estimated values on any coins you suspect may have collector value beyond melt.
Consider having high-value coins graded by PCGS or NGC before selling — a certified MS-65 Morgan dollar is worth far more than a raw one.
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3860 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston TX
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12889 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX
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9800 Fondren Rd, Houston TX
5920 Scott St, Houston TX
8342 Long Point Rd, Houston TX
2436 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston TX
6120 Bellfort Ave, Houston TX
14800 Tomball Pkwy, Houston TX
1209 Bay Area Blvd, Houston TX
5300 Telephone Rd, Houston TX
802 Telephone Rd, Houston TX
5219 Airline Dr, Houston TX
9421 Jensen Dr, Houston TX
76 E Crosstimbers St, Houston TX
2120 Little York Rd, Houston TX
843 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston TX
11739A Eastex Freeway Feeder Rd, Houston TX
13718 TX-249 #249, Houston TX
9801 Airline Dr, Houston TX
3509 East Little York, Houston TX
9230 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston TX
8710 Lugary Dr, Houston TX
4521 Almeda Rd, Houston TX
11260 Wilcrest Dr, Houston TX
6015 Lyons Ave, Houston TX
3818 Broadway St, Houston TX
717 Normandy St, Houston TX
10325 Market St, Houston TX
4400 Griggs Rd, Houston TX
14300 Northwest Fwy a01, Houston TX
1463 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, Houston TX
12515 Fondren Rd, Houston TX
3940 Aldine Mail Rte Rd, Houston TX
6845 S Gessner Rd, Houston TX
2506 W Mt Houston Rd, Houston TX
8816 Jensen Dr, Houston TX
8620 S Main St, Houston TX
9805 Bissonnet St, Houston TX
3403 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston TX
8712 Mesa Dr, Houston TX
3050 Gears Rd, Houston TX
13815 S Post Oak Rd, Houston TX
13706 Almeda Rd, Houston TX
3433 Irvington Blvd, Houston TX
9102 Jensen Dr, Houston TX
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13837 Nimitz St, Houston TX
8223 North Fwy, Houston TX
920 Edgebrook Dr, Houston TX
133 E Crosstimbers St, Houston TX
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Look for shops that have been in business for several years, maintain positive customer reviews across Google and Yelp, and hold membership in the National Pawnbrokers Association. Shops listed on Pawn Spots have been vetted for basic legitimacy. When you visit, notice whether the staff takes time to explain pricing — that transparency is a strong indicator of a trustworthy operation.
Yes. Pawn shops are regulated at both the state and local levels. They must hold a pawnbroker license, record every transaction along with seller identification, and hold pawned items for a mandated period before resale — typically 30 days — to assist law enforcement in recovering stolen property. Many shops also submit transaction data directly to local police departments daily.
When you pawn an item you receive a collateral loan and a ticket that lets you reclaim it by repaying the loan plus interest within the agreed term (usually 30–90 days). When you sell outright you transfer ownership permanently and receive a one-time cash payment. Selling nets more cash up front; pawning is better when you expect to want the item back.
Almost always, yes. The first offer is rarely the final one. Come in knowing the resale value of your item — check completed eBay listings or recent sold prices for identical models. Politely presenting that data gives you a factual basis to negotiate. Shops have more room to move on items they know will sell quickly.
Most transactions — whether a pawn loan or outright sale — are completed in under 30 minutes. The shop needs to appraise the item, verify your government-issued ID, and process the paperwork. If you have everything ready when you walk in, you can walk out with cash the same day.