Selling Gold, Silver, Coins & Watches in Illinois or New Jersey: What to Bring

When you are ready to sell gold, silver, coins, watches or other valuables, a little preparation can make the evaluation easier and help you understand the offer you receive. GoldMax serves customers in Illinois and New Jersey with free, no-pressure evaluations, and walk-ins are welcome during posted store hours.

What should I bring to a gold and jewelry buyer?

Bring the items you want evaluated, even if you are unsure whether they have value. GoldMax evaluates many types of valuables, including gold jewelry, sterling silver, coins, watches, paper currency and selected estate items. Broken, outdated and incomplete pieces may still be worth examining.

Gold jewelry

Bring rings, necklaces, bracelets, chains, earrings, pendants, scrap gold and inherited jewelry. If you have unmatched earrings, broken clasps, damaged chains or pieces with missing stones, bring those too. A damaged item can still contain valuable precious metal.

Silver and sterling items

Sterling jewelry, flatware, serving pieces, tea sets and other silver items may be evaluated. Look for marks such as “925” or “STERLING,” but do not assume an unmarked item has no value. Professional testing can help determine composition.

Coins and paper currency

Gold coins, silver coins, bullion, collectible coins and certain older paper currency may have value based on metal content, rarity, condition, denomination and collector demand. Avoid polishing or aggressively cleaning old coins before an evaluation because cleaning can sometimes reduce collectible value.

Watches and timepieces

Fine, luxury, vintage, everyday and pocket watches can be worth evaluating, including some non-working pieces. If you have the original box, papers, warranty card, spare links or service records, bring them with the watch. These materials can be useful when brand, model and resale demand are part of the evaluation.

Do I need receipts or original paperwork?

Original purchase receipts are not always necessary, but any authentic documentation you have can be useful for branded jewelry, watches, estate pieces or collectible items. You should also be prepared to comply with any identification, recordkeeping or transaction requirements that apply at the location.

Check market context before your visit

Gold, silver, platinum and palladium prices move over time. Market information can help provide context, but it does not establish the exact amount a buyer will offer for a particular item. GoldMax’s live precious-metals page provides general market information; an actual GoldMax offer requires inspection and testing of the item.

GoldMax locations in Illinois and New Jersey

You can visit GoldMax in the following communities:

• Orland Park, IL — 9400 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60467
• Arlington Heights, IL — 902 W Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
• Brick Township, NJ — 905 NJ-70 Unit #5, Brick Township, NJ 08724

Visit the GoldMax Locations page for current hours, maps and directions before traveling.

What happens during a GoldMax evaluation?

The process is designed to be straightforward: bring your items, receive a free evaluation, review the offer and decide whether you want to sell. There is no appointment requirement and no obligation to accept an offer.

Before you leave home

Keep related items together, bring any documentation you already have, avoid unnecessary cleaning or repair work, and make a simple list if you are bringing a large estate collection. Most importantly, bring items you are uncertain about rather than assuming they have no value.

Questions before your visit? Call GoldMax at 877-465-3629 or email info@goldmaxusa.com.