Inheriting a jewelry box or a coin collection from a parent, spouse, or grandparent is rarely simple. Alongside the items themselves, you're often left with questions nobody prepared you for: Is this actually worth anything? Do I need to do something with it right away? What if I don't even know what I'm looking at?
If that's where you are, here's exactly what selling inherited coins or jewelry looks like at The Gold Store — no appointment required, and no obligation to sell anything you're not ready to part with.
You don't need to know what you have
Most people who come to us with inherited items don't know the karat of a gold ring, whether a coin is actually valuable or just old, or what a "spot price" even means. That's expected, not a problem. Bring what you have as-is. If it helps, separating pieces and noting anything you do know (a date, an inscription, where it came from) can make the process faster — but it's not required.
What the evaluation actually involves
When you walk in, we test each piece using professional equipment to determine purity and weight for metals, or authenticity and condition for coins. We price against real-time market rates — the same numbers reflected in the live spot ticker on our homepage — so the offer you receive reflects what the market is actually doing that day, not a guess.
For coins specifically, we look at more than just melt value. Some coins are worth more as collectibles than they would be melted down, depending on rarity, mint, and condition. We'll tell you which is which, and why, before you decide anything.
No appointment, no pressure
You can walk in during business hours — Monday through Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–2pm — with no appointment necessary. Evaluations for a typical inherited collection usually take well under 30 minutes. You'll leave with a clear, itemized understanding of what everything is worth, whether you sell that day or not.
What you'll need to bring
North Carolina law requires anyone selling precious metals to present a valid government-issued photo ID. This is standard for any licensed buyer, not something specific to us — it protects both you and us, and it's part of what makes a business trustworthy to sell to in the first place. You'll also need to be 18 or older.
If you decide to sell
If you accept an offer, payment is made on the spot — no waiting days for a check, no shipping items off to a stranger online. You walk out with cash the same day.
If you're not ready, that's completely fine too. Many people come in just to understand what they have before deciding anything, and there's no pressure to sell on the first visit.
A note on grief and timing
There's no "right" timeline for dealing with a loved one's belongings. Some people come in the week after a funeral; others hold onto items for years before feeling ready. Whenever that time comes for you, we're here — patient, straightforward, and happy to answer questions even if you walk out without selling a thing.
Ready to find out what your inherited items are worth? Visit us at 3006 E. 10th Street in Greenville, or call (252) 540-1367 with any questions before you come in.