What we buy

Welcome to Portland Gold Exchange, where we make buying and selling gold simple and straightforward! Our expert team is here to support you throughout the entire process, ensuring it’s as convenient as possible. While we aim to assist all customers promptly, wait times can vary depending on how busy we are.

At Portland Gold Exchange, we are dedicated to delivering a tailored experience for each customer. Our precious metals experts begin by performing a magnet test to detect any non-precious metals. Following this, they will assess your items in greater detail, inspecting purity stamps and markings, and categorizing them according to their karat marks to ascertain their purity.

To verify the authenticity and purity of your gold, we employ two distinct methods. The initial test is a density or weight displacement test, which measures the weight and density of your item. If a density test is not feasible, we use an acid test. Both procedures are non-invasive, ensuring that your items remain safe and intact throughout the evaluation.

After verifying the authenticity and purity of your metals, we will use our certified scales, which are regularly calibrated for precision, to accurately weigh your items.